De La Soul ‎- 3 Feet High And Rising (Yellow Opaque Vinyl 2LP)

De La Soul – 3 Feet High And Rising is the debut album by Long Island, New York hip hop trio De La Soul. Produced by Prince Paul, it was released on Tommy Boy in 1989 and, with its playful skits, game-show concept and wide range of samples, became a defining album of alternative hip hop. In 2023 AOI Records, the group's own label, and Chrysalis brought the album back on vinyl (cat. no. RMM-045-1). This copy is the 2023 European reissue, a 180g double LP on yellow opaque vinyl with comic insert, new and factory sealed.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: AOI Records / Chrysalis RMM-045-1
• Format: 2 x vinyl LP, album, 180g, yellow opaque
• Pressing: EU reissue
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 2023 (original: 1989)
• Genre: Hip-Hop & Rap, Limited Edition & Colored Vinyl, New vinyl, Alternative Hip Hop
• Extras: Comic insert

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Intro
2. The Magic Number
3. Change In Speak
4. Cool Breeze On The Rocks (The Melted Version)
5. Can U Keep A Secret
6. Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)
7. Ghetto Thang

Side B

1. Transmitting Live From Mars
2. Eye Know
3. Take It Off
4. A Little Bit Of Soap
5. Tread Water
6. Potholes In My Lawn

Side C

1. Say No Go
2. Do As De La Does
3. Plug Tunin' (Last Chance To Comprehend)
4. De La Orgee
5. Buddy (feat. Jungle Brothers & Q-Tip)

Side D

1. Description
2. Me Myself And I
3. This Is A Recording 4 Living In A Full Time Era (L.I.F.E.)
4. I Can Do Anything (Delacratic)
5. D.A.I.S.Y. Age

Personnel

De La Soul: Posdnuos (Kelvin Mercer), Trugoy the Dove (David Jolicoeur), Maseo (Vincent Mason).

Production: Prince Paul, co-produced by De La Soul. Guests on "Buddy": Jungle Brothers and Q-Tip.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. The original was released on Tommy Boy in 1989. This double LP is the 2023 reissue on AOI Records / Chrysalis, pressed in Europe.

What comes with the record?
According to the edition, a comic insert is included. The record is factory sealed, so we have not checked the contents.

Is this edition available in other colours?
Yes, we also stock the magenta version (Magenta Opaque).

Do you have more De La Soul records?
Yes, for example De La Soul – De La Soul Is Dead, De La Soul – Stakes Is High, De La Soul – Buhloone Mind State. More titles are in our Hip Hop collection.