I was under the impression that a typical 'record store day' release was something like a Pearl Jam box set, so I was really surprised to see this. It's a few early Big L tracks packaged on a vinyl EP put out by Sony. It just came out two months ago, and I'm not seeing many sites mentioning it. I believe these were studio recorded sessions that didn't make the cut for his first LP. These were put out on a Japanese bootleg EP that sells for dumb loot, so this is a blessing to have it available for a lower price and with album artwork. I just bought a copy online for around $20 and hoping for good sound quality. Anyone out there who already has a copy, and can fill me in, drop a comment..
Also it's dope that these were given an official release, although it's limited to 3,000 pieces. From what I understood, his father was putting a wrench in some of his material coming out, as well as the documentary that was in the works. Is that finally getting released as well?
Yeah the sound quality is good and there should also be a digital download card inside..
ReplyDeleteoh man, I'm siked for this
ReplyDeleteyeah, Andyman187 is right, the sound quality is good, best i've heard. Good quality ep for a fair enough price. Enjoy!
ReplyDeletePeace. This was the first year I ever went and waited in line on RSD and it was for this release. Sound quality is the best of any release and really good overall. I'm happy it came with the digital DL card as I made my own digital version of "Lifestylez..." which included a few tracks from this release. And I don't think Big L's Dad would be able to block this release because I'd have to assume that Sony has owned all of this material since it was recorded. But yeah, great release!
ReplyDeleteWhat up Wicked. Yeah, I've never been to a record store on record store day, pretty much every day is record store day for me lol. I'm glad I was able to get this Big L before they sold out, I almost paid $40 for that Japan bootleg last year, glad I was outbid.
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