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GET 51295YC-LP
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Yellow and clear split color vinyl. "The cultural phenomenon that is the Wu-Tang cannot accurately be described without referencing one of the pillars in the Clan's discography; Chef Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, one of the defining triumphs in their artistic legacy. The oft referred 'Purple Tape', has been cited and debated by many as the greatest Wu-Tang solo project to date and a remains a bullet point in any discussion involving the greatest 'Cocaine Rap' or 'Street Hop' albums of all time. Raekwon's narrative, plays out like a movie script from the violent, drug fueled, underbelly of New York City's criminal landscape, intricately woven over instrumental from the legendary Wu mastermind, The RZA. While Only Built 4 Cuban Linx did produce a string of successful singles, such as 'Ice Cream', 'Incarcerated Scarfaces' and 'Criminology', like all classic cinema, the album was intentionally engineered to be appreciated in one sitting, played from beginning to end. This reissue features the formerly CD only bonus track, 'North Star (Jewels)' as well as completely enhanced and painstakingly remastered audio."
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GET 51295LP
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2023 repress. "The cultural phenomenon that is the Wu-Tang cannot accurately be described without referencing one of the pillars in the Clan's discography. Chef Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx remains firmly planted as one of the defining triumphs in their artistic legacy. The oft referred 'Purple Tape' has been cited and debated by many as the greatest Wu-Tang solo project to date and remains a bullet point in any discussion involving the greatest 'cocaine rap' or 'street hop' albums of all time. In continuing with its proud tradition of honoring historically significant hip hop albums, Get On Down is honored to present Raekwon's Only Built 4 Cuban Linx for the first time ever on double translucent purple vinyl housed in a high density re-sealable poly bag. This edition features, for the first time ever on vinyl, the formerly CD-only bonus track, 'North Star (Jewels).' And if that wasn't enough, the entire album also features completely enhanced and painstakingly remastered audio. This is the definitive must-own vinyl edition of Raekwon's masterpiece."
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GET 737EP
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"Presented here courtesy of Get On Down, another great hip hop 7" in Raekwon's classic 'Ice Cream' with the equally as A Side worthy 'Incarcerated Scarfaces' on the flip. Backed by one of RZA's most uncanny beats (if you knew the original you would know why) 'Ice Cream' is a front runner for one of the most unlikely songs celebrating the 31 flavors of woman. All 3 MC's on this, Rae, Ghost and Cappadonna, run through Chocolate Deluxes, Butter Pecan, Caramel Sundaes, and French Vanillas while Method Man serves up the iconic hook that is part Eddie Murphy, part genius. On the B Side Rae goes for self on 'Incarcerated Scrarfaces,' which features some of his most classic lines: 'you got guns, got guns, too/ What up son, do you wanna battle for cash and see who Sun Tzu'. Raekwon could have made a single for every track off Only Built 4 Cuban Linx.... but with 'Ice Cream' and 'Incarcerated Scarfaces,' you get the dynamic of what the album is all about, witty lines, raw vocab ('guess who's the black Trump') and incredible production."
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GET 51295CS
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"20th anniversary edition released in collaboration with Raekwon, who designed the set's look & feel. A Purple Cassette of Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is housed in a premium, 'Watch Box' display case with white stitching, an embossed silver-on-black Raekwon logo, and a 'The Purple Tape' silver placard on front. Full color outer box with wrap-around original cover artwork. Cassette only: repressing of the original famed "Purple Tape," with full audio from 1995 album. 118-page hardcover book, featuring lyrics to all songs and liner notes by Chris Faraone and Raekwon, plus photos and other visuals pertaining to album's 1995 release. Limited to 1995 copies worldwide."
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GET 742EP
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"Criminology is rap at its finest. The second single released from Only Built 4 Cuban Linx features Raekwon and Ghostface Killah trading bars over one of RZA's hardest beats. Add some Scarface samples and -- well, what else do you need? The combination of Raekwon and Ghost is undeniable but don't forget to flip the record over for 'Glaciers Of Ice' which combines frantic beats and 'Meyer Lansky raps', add a Masta Killa verse and this might be this singles crowning jewel. Now available for the first time ever in a 7 inch pressing from Get On Down."
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