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
50 standout choices selected for lyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality.
What earns a placeLyricism, production, influence and vinyl reissue quality. Every pick combines lasting value with current availability.
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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.