Nas ‎- Illmatic XX (Black Vinyl 2LP)

Nas – Illmatic XX is the 20th anniversary edition of Illmatic, released on April 15, 2014 by Columbia/Legacy with new artwork. The debut album itself by the Queensbridge rapper was released on April 19, 1994 by Columbia, recorded in 1992–1993 at several New York studios; its ten tracks were produced by DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip and L.E.S. It reached No. 12 on the Billboard 200 and is certified double platinum in the US. The vinyl edition contains the remastered album; according to the sticker, the ten bonus tracks of the CD version (remixes, demos, freestyles) come as a download code. This copy is the European 180g pressing on black vinyl, new and factory sealed.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia / Legacy 88843046901
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, remastered, 180g, black vinyl
• Pressing: EU reissue, 20th anniversary edition
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2014 (original: 1994)
• Genre: Hip Hop, boom bap

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A – 40 Side North

1. The Genesis
2. N.Y. State Of Mind
3. Life's A Bitch (feat. AZ, Olu Dara)
4. The World Is Yours
5. Halftime

Side B – 41st Side South

1. Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)
2. One Love
3. One Time 4 Your Mind
4. Represent
5. It Ain't Hard To Tell

Personnel

Rap: Nas. Production: DJ Premier ("N.Y. State Of Mind", "Memory Lane", "Represent"), Large Professor ("Halftime", "One Time 4 Your Mind", "It Ain't Hard To Tell"), Pete Rock ("The World Is Yours"), Q-Tip ("One Love"), L.E.S. ("Life's A Bitch"). Guests: AZ, Olu Dara (cornet). Executive producer: MC Serch.

FAQ

What is the difference between Illmatic and Illmatic XX?
Illmatic XX is the 2014 anniversary edition with new artwork and remastered sound. The vinyl edition contains the ten original tracks; the bonus tracks of the double CD (including "I'm A Villain" and remixes of "Halftime" and "One Love") are not on the record.

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original came out in 1994. This is the 2014 European anniversary edition on 180g vinyl.

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and still in its original shrink wrap, i.e. unplayed. More new records are in our new vinyl section.

Do you have more Nas records?
Yes, for example Illmatic (clear vinyl, 2021), It Was Written and God's Son.