Vinyl Me Please Rap & Hip Hop

[scotthilk]

Hint 5:

The Beatles, Rod Stewart, Tammi Terrell

Reddit VMP forum saying the Tammi Terrell clue confirms 'Tical'

 

[Melt Face Molly Drop]

Love me some Meth but not sure I $29 (on my current plan) love him. May wait this one out...

 

[scotthilk]

Love me some Meth but now sure I $29 (on my current plan) love him. May wait this one out...

Yeah, I own this one already, so probably not a grab for me unless it is a spectacular pressing. Either way, it's a cool ROTM for those who don't own it!

 

[zombie.modernist]

1st wave of Wu solo projects I prefer it to Ironman or Only built 4 Cuban Linx. It's actually grown more on me over the years.

I think I agree. Certainly over Ironman. I think one major strength Tical has is brevity. Possibly because Meth isn't as good of an MC as Raekwon or Ghost, he was humble enough to make his album a classic 45 minute length, so he never overstays his welcome, and the whole thing is a tight package, and feels more like a contemporary album.

I do like many of the songs on Cuban Linx more though, even if it's a bit bloated. Ironman doesn't really feel as good as the other two IMO. I do slightly regret unloading an OG copy I bought for $2 to a local shop. It was a VG copy, that had clearly seen DJ use but with my newer stylus that may have not even been audible. Not something I'd aggressively seek out again, but it did sound pretty good for an infrequent listen.

 

[scotthilk]

Hint 5:

The Beatles, Rod Stewart, Tammi Terrell

Reddit VMP forum saying the Tammi Terrell clue confirms 'Tical'

More: Method Man is from New York, the cover has a smoke cloud, he’s in a group that starts with W (Wu-Tang), and the lead single from Tical samples Tammie Terrell. (posted on VMP Reddit)

 

[tonythegamer]

What the hell do The Beatles and Rod Stewart correlate to?

 

[scotthilk]

What the hell do The Beatles and Rod Stewart correlate to?

A cover of "Michelle" by the Beatles is on Willie Bobo's Uno Dos Tres 1•2•3.

Rod Stewart was accused of plagiarizing "Taj Mahal" on Jorge Ben's Africa Brasil for his song "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?"

(taken from the VMP Reddit)

 

[Hunna]

Very happy with TIcal. Almost bought it a couple of times over the past few months. What do we think the variant will be? Clear with bronze and black splatter would be dope.

 

[Clint Howard]

I'm mystified by this one. If there was a rap record that didn't really need a reissue at all... Tical would be first on that list. Why they picked this one is beyond me.

 

[scotthilk]

Very happy with TIcal. Almost bought it a couple of times over the past few months. What do we think the variant will be? Clear with bronze and black splatter would be dope.

Black with white smoke, or vice versa

 

[wmeugene]

I'm mystified by this one. If there was a rap record that didn't really need a reissue at all... Tical would be first on that list. Why they picked this one is beyond me.

Because it’s something people have heard of and they could put it out with minimal effort.

 

[Dope Saks]

Does VMP do returns for messed up covers? My OutKast came today but it’s got a small crease in the cover. Nothing major but enough to piss me off.

 

[Melt Face Molly Drop]

Does VMP do returns for messed up covers? My OutKast came today but it’s got a small crease in the cover. Nothing major but enough to piss me off.

They have been known to do so.

 

[Dark Star Boogie]

Nope. I have the version with the holographic smoke cover. No issues with the sound. It's not mixed low or full of fill or anything. The pressing quality is fine - nothing to write home about - but I didn't feel bad spending $20 on it

I think it's an underrated Wu release. The production is still peak RZA and of the 1st wave of Wu solo projects I prefer it to Ironman or Only built 4 Cuban Linx. It's actually grown more on me over the years.

Completely agree with you on this one.
Underrated as fuck.
I love this album.
It’ll be my one VMP record this month.

I think all five first solo efforts are classics though.
The beats in Tical are just so dirty good.

 

[chrb98]

Does VMP do returns for messed up covers? My OutKast came today but it’s got a small crease in the cover. Nothing major but enough to piss me off.

I wanna say yes? It's been my experience throughout most of my time with VMP, and I did just get a replacement order put in for Ridin Dirty due to some intense seam splits (the vinyl appears to be fine, haven't spun it yet though). But given other peoples' less-than-stellar recent experiences, don't be too shocked if they say "Sorry, no". How bad is the crease?

Edit: also just realized we're talking about Outkast - I'd be shocked if they had ANY replacement copies in stock tbh, due to the whole overselling fiasco. So if they do approve a replacement you might have to wait a while

 

[Tillman]

Does VMP do returns for messed up covers? My OutKast came today but it’s got a small crease in the cover. Nothing major but enough to piss me off.

They have been known to do so.

I wanna say yes? It's been my experience throughout most of my time with VMP, and I did just get a replacement order put in for Ridin Dirty due to some intense seam splits (the vinyl appears to be fine, haven't spun it yet though). But given other peoples' less-than-stellar recent experiences, don't be too shocked if they say "Sorry, no". How bad is the crease?

Edit: also just realized we're talking about Outkast - I'd be shocked if they had ANY replacement copies in stock tbh, due to the whole overselling fiasco. So if they do approve a replacement you might have to wait a while

didn't they recently revise their replacement policy in regards to cosmetic imperfections to not replace them?

 

[dhodo]

didn't they recently revise their replacement policy in regards to cosmetic imperfections to not replace them?

I'd say a seam split is more severe than a warp that doesn't affect play. Have they refused to replace anything other than that?

I wish they would give the option of sending the records outside of the sleeves.

 

[Tillman]

I'm mystified by this one. If there was a rap record that didn't really need a reissue at all... Tical would be first on that list. Why they picked this one is beyond me.

can't say I disagree with you, and it's definitely not one of my favorite Wu releases, but I would still probably try to see if I could get a member to grab me a copy.

 

[chrb98]

didn't they recently revise their replacement policy in regards to cosmetic imperfections to not replace them?

Technically? Yes. In practice? Nowadays their "replacement policy" feels more like they just spin a roulette wheel to decide whether you get a replacement or not. Either that or they just blindfold themselves and throw darts at a dartboard to make each decision

 

[Mather]

I mean, great album but... what are they gunna do to justify the price for some thing this readily available? 2 LP 45? I mean sure but why? Doesn't really need it, don't think it would add much...