Vinyl Me Please Rap & Hip Hop

[Clint Howard]

The only NERD Ive heard is from sampling Fly or Die.

Their first album, specifically the first version which was only released in Europe on CD originally, is pretty fan-fucking-tastic. Definitely worth checking out. They just recently reissued the 'first version' on vinyl for the first time iirc.

 

[Jmcg85]

The only NERD Ive heard is from sampling Fly or Die.

Strongly recommend the debut and the latest album. Subjective of course but give em a chance

 

[NathanRicaud]

Strongly recommend the debut and the latest album. Subjective of course but give em a chance

Especially their debut album “In Search Of.....”. It’s an absolute masterpiece and was definitely one of the best albums of 2001! (That is, the electronic/original version of course).

 

[Jmcg85]

Especially their debut album “In Search Of.....”. It’s an absolute masterpiece and was definitely one of the best albums of 2001! (That is, the electronic/original version of course).

Ooh I prefer the rock spy mob version personally but love both. The rock version just had an edge for me

 

[Clint Howard]

Ooh I prefer the rock spy mob version personally but love both. The rock version just had an edge for me

Honestly, I think it really depends on the song. Rock Star works way better with Spy Mob while stuff like Lapdance worked better as an electronic version

 

[frodo-pkt]

Musically overall, Fly Or Die is pretty much a straight-forward funk-rock album, but because this album exhibits such an innocent, childish, cartoonish, goofy-ness aesthetic, whilst also being cocky, confident, sexy and rebellious like, it stands out!

In other words, a terrible pick for a Rap/Hip-Hop sub

 

[NathanRicaud]

In other words, a terrible pick for a Rap/Hip-Hop sub

Yes! It is a bad pick for the Rap & Hip-Hop sub! 100%

But it is a great album! I am so happy we are getting this as an exclusive! But yeah.... agreed that it shouldn’t have been a Rap & Hip-Hop ROTM!

 

[duke86fan]

i can't believe this bad album sold out

 

[tonythegamer]

i can't believe this bad album sold out

Bad album, bad choice.

I’m willing to bet we’re gonna see this being sent to people that never wanted it again. I feel it’s pretty easy to sell out an album when you do that lol.

 

[wmeugene]

They also may have anticipated some of this and pressed less copies than many of the previous ROTMs. I know there had been a tightening of pressing numbers, so that may be one reason. Also, the inventory system may not update in real time.

Or in real life, there may be a lot of closet Fly or Die fans.

 

[Rahawk2]

Maybe a lot of people haven’t gotten around to swapping yet or the new system doesn’t register the swaps correctly, and some people just buy any ROTM VMP puts out

 

[tonythegamer]

They also may have anticipated some of this and pressed less copies than many of the previous ROTMs. I know there had been a tightening of pressing numbers, so that may be one reason. Also, the inventory system may not update in real time.

Or in real life, there may be a lot of closet Fly or Die fans.

I doubt the last statement is true lol

 

[NathanRicaud]

i can't believe this bad album sold out

It probably hasn’t sold out! I honestly doubt it! But it is a very alternative kind of record, by a really innovative, fun, trendy, rebellious, skaterboy band, so I wouldn’t be surprised if a lot of people jumped on it!

 

[Expensive Headache]

The thing that made me swap with the quickness was the Madden Brothers guesting on a track. It’s a rap-rock album for dentist offices and elevators.

 

[Clint Howard]

By chance did anyone pre-order the deluxe 4LP of In Search Of... ? Seems to have disappeared off the map.

 

[roffle24]

By chance did anyone pre-order the deluxe 4LP of In Search Of... ? Seems to have disappeared off the map.

The only place I could still find it was Fat Beats and it's full retail at $85 bucks. Everywhere else has dropped it completely.

I want it, but I'm not sure if I $85 bucks want it.

 

[Jmcg85]

By chance did anyone pre-order the deluxe 4LP of In Search Of... ? Seems to have disappeared off the map.

I pre ordered on amazon but it disappeared. I still have it in my orders list but with no expected ship date. I read somewhere it's due to be released I think around 3rd week of January

 

[apassant]

Can anyone tell me if the VMP Slowthai release includes the 2 12" art prints (which are available on the UK ltd releases), or just the lyrics sheet and stencil? Thanks!

 

[Jmcg85]

Can anyone tell me if the VMP Slowthai release includes the 2 12" art prints (which are available on the UK ltd releases), or just the lyrics sheet and stencil? Thanks!

My memory is awful. I will check when I'm home but I'm inclined to think no they were not included

 

[MadLucas]

CS actually came through pretty quickly in my request to swap N.E.R.D. for Labi Siffre.
Either they actually are all caught up with stuff or they need the N.E.R.D.'s elsewhere.

Hope someone who wants it gets it