{"title":"Nas Vinyl Records – Illmatic, It Was Written \u0026 Essential Albums on Vinyl","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nas-illmatic-vinyl-lp","title":"Nas – Illmatic [Vinyl LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNas – Illmatic [Vinyl LP]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 475959 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5099747595912\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 April 1994 (European pressing)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hip Hop \/ Boom Bap \/ Conscious Rap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia \/ Sony Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: New and Sealed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e is the landmark debut album from Queensbridge MC Nas, widely hailed as one of the greatest hip hop records of all time. This European pressing features the original 10-track sequence, pressed on high-quality vinyl with stereo sound. With production from DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, Large Professor, and L.E.S., the album blends gritty street narratives with jazzy, soul-infused beats. From the cinematic “N.Y. State Of Mind” to the introspective “One Love,” \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e set a new standard for lyrical excellence and storytelling in rap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNas emerged in the early ’90s as a prodigious lyricist, and \u003cem\u003eIllmatic\u003c\/em\u003e cemented his legacy from the start. The album’s poetic realism and sonic cohesion continue to influence generations of MCs and producers. This edition is essential for fans of East Coast hip hop and vinyl collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A – 40 Side North\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA1. The Genesis – 1:45\u003cbr\u003eA2. N.Y. State Of Mind – 4:53\u003cbr\u003eA3. Life’s A Bitch – 3:29\u003cbr\u003eA4. The World Is Yours – 4:50\u003cbr\u003eA5. Halftime – 4:20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B – 41st Side South\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eB1. Memory Lane (Sittin’ In Da Park) – 4:07\u003cbr\u003eB2. One Love – 5:24\u003cbr\u003eB3. One Time 4 Your Mind – 3:18\u003cbr\u003eB4. Represent – 4:13\u003cbr\u003eB5. It Ain’t Hard To Tell – 3:22\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia \/ Sony Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55959411360131,"sku":"475959 1","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9757\/4275\/files\/CS519709-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1752000511"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9757\/4275\/collections\/CS519709-01A-BIG.jpg?v=1776446798","url":"https:\/\/vikingrecords.co.uk\/collections\/nas-vinyl-records.oembed","provider":"Viking Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}