Various - Lyricist Lounge Volume 1

Vinyl - VG+

Sleeve - VG+

Step back into the golden era of underground hip-hop with Lyricist Lounge Volume One, the landmark 1998 compilation from Rawkus Records. Originally released on May 5, 1998, this four-LP set captures the raw, lyrical energy of New York’s legendary Lyricist Lounge showcases.

This is a particularly desirable piece for collectors of 90s hip-hop vinyl, Rawkus Records, underground rap and classic East Coast hip-hop. The album features an incredible lineup of established and emerging MCs, including Mos Def, Q-Tip, De La Soul, Black Thought, Common, Pharoahe Monch, O.C., Ras Kass, Talib Kweli, Saul Williams and Kool Keith.

Standout cuts include “Body Rock” by Mos Def featuring Q-Tip & Tash, “Action Guaranteed” by O.C. & Ras Kass, “Live From The Stretch Armstrong Show” featuring Black Thought, Common and Pharoahe Monch, plus “The Manifesto,” “Outside The Lounge,” “C.I.A. (Criminals In Action)” and many more.

This 4 vinyl record set is available today in the shop or from us online.

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