Illmatic
Illmatic by Nas is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
The top 50
Hip-hop albums on vinyl
Fifty researched picks for the hip-hop albums on vinyl, selected for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
How we choseLyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality. Rankings balance consensus with lasting ownership value and current buyability.
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The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill by Lauryn Hill is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
To Pimp a Butterfly
To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) by Wu-Tang Clan is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Madvillainy
Madvillainy by Madvillain is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Mecca and the Soul Brother
Mecca and the Soul Brother by Pete Rock & CL Smooth is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
The Low End Theory
The Low End Theory by A Tribe Called Quest is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...
Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z... by 2Pac is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Strictly Business
Strictly Business by EPMD is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back by Public Enemy is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
The Message
The Message by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Paid In Full
Paid In Full by Eric B. & Rakim is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Licensed to Ill
Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Raising Hell
Raising Hell by Run-D.M.C. is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Straight Outta Compton
Straight Outta Compton by N.W.A. is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Reasonable Doubt
Reasonable Doubt by JAŸ-Z is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Late Registration
Late Registration by Kanye West is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
To the 5 Boroughs
To the 5 Boroughs by Beastie Boys is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits by 2Pac is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Criminal Minded
Criminal Minded by Boogie Down Productions is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Tha Carter III
Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Yeezus
Yeezus by Kanye West is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Organized Konfusion
Organized Konfusion by Organized Konfusion is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
A Prince Among Thieves
A Prince Among Thieves by Prince Paul is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Kala
Kala by M.I.A. is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Lucy Ford: The Atmosphere EP's
Lucy Ford: The Atmosphere EP's by Atmosphere is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Hard Core
Hard Core by Lil' Kim is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
The Cactus Album
The Cactus Album by 3rd Bass is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
ARIRANG
ARIRANG by BTS is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Yo! Bum Rush the Show
Yo! Bum Rush the Show by Public Enemy is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Space Age 4 Eva
Space Age 4 Eva by 8Ball & MJG is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording)
Hamilton: An American Musical (Original Broadway Cast Recording) by Lin-Manuel Miranda is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
AM I THE DRAMA?
AM I THE DRAMA? by Cardi B is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
DAMN.
DAMN. by Kendrick Lamar is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Graduation
Graduation by Kanye West is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
YHLQMDLG
YHLQMDLG by Bad Bunny is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Buhloone Mindstate
Buhloone Mindstate by De La Soul is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
God Level
God Level by 03 Greedo is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
SR3MM
SR3MM by Rae Sremmurd is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Blood, Sweat & No Tears
Blood, Sweat & No Tears by Stetsasonic is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat
The Past Beats Inside Me Like a Second Heartbeat by Urthboy is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Cuz I Love You
Cuz I Love You by Lizzo is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
EVERYTHING IS LOVE
EVERYTHING IS LOVE by The Carters is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Hey, Man, Smell My Finger
Hey, Man, Smell My Finger by George Clinton is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Coloring Book
Coloring Book by Chance the Rapper is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
More Life
More Life by Drake is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Dying in Stereo
Dying in Stereo by Northern State is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
Life in 1472
Life in 1472 by Jermaine Dupri is a durable hip-hop album choice, recognized for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.