{"product_id":"special-edition-gold-colored-2xlp-copy","title":"Special Edition (Black \u0026 Gold Swirl Colored 2xLP)","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(124, 124, 67);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBLACK ICE \/ GOLD NUGGET SWIRL COLORED VINYL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED TO 200 HAND-NUMBERED COPIES WORLDWIDE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNearly 22 years after the release of\u003cstrong\u003e Infamous?Mobb\u003c\/strong\u003e’s debut album,?\u003cem\u003eSpecial Edition\u003c\/em\u003e, Coalmine Reissues is proud to breathe new life into this Q-Boro classic with limited vinyl reissues that truly live up to its name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEncompassing core members Ty Nitty, Big Twins (aka Twin Gambino), and Godfather Part III, IM3 is an integral part of the Q-Boro rap scene, with roots tracing back to Mobb Deep’s quintessential classic \u003cem\u003eThe Infamous\u003c\/em\u003e, where the trio is featured throughout many of the album’s skits. They next appeared rapping on Big Noyd's debut album \u003cem\u003eEpisodes of a Hustla\u003c\/em\u003e and Mobb Deep's 1996 follow-up LP, \u003cem\u003eHell on Earth\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter various label entanglements, the group was finally able to unveil their debut album on March 26, 2002, through their own IM3 label imprint, in partnership with the now-defunct Landspeed Records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith hardcore street bangers like “IM3,” “Killa Queens,” and “B.I.G. T.W.I.N.S.,” along with the neck-snapping “Mobb Ni**as,” the album edged its way into Billboard’s Top 20 R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Albums chart, peaking at the number five spot on their Independent Albums chart. In addition to a supporting cast that includes\u003cstrong\u003e Mobb Deep, Big Noyd, Chinky\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the late Hostyle (of Screwball), among others, much of the album’s success can be credited to \u003cstrong\u003eThe Alchemist\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose sinister trademark sound emanates throughout the tracklist, with additional production supplied by \u003cstrong\u003eHavoc, DJ Muggs,\u003c\/strong\u003e and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered by many Q-Boro rap aficionados as a “Queensbridge holy grail,” the trio delivers high-octane synergy throughout the album’s 16 tracks, characterized by true-to-life street tales of life in the Bridge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSide A\u003cbr\u003eA1. Intro\u003cbr\u003eA2. IM3\u003cbr\u003eA3. Born Again (feat. Hostyle)\u003cbr\u003eA4. Killa Queens (feat. Prodigy, Big Noyd)\u003cbr\u003eSide B\u003cbr\u003eB1. Special Edition\u003cbr\u003eB2. I Rep\u003cbr\u003eB3. The Family [skit]\u003cbr\u003eB4. Mobb Ni**az [the Sequel] (feat. Prodigy)\u003cbr\u003eB5. Reality Rap (feat. Blitz, Kaos, Uno-Dos)\u003cbr\u003eSide C\u003cbr\u003eC1. Make A Livin’ (feat. V-12, Chinky)\u003cbr\u003eC2. We Don’t Give A… (feat. Havoc)\u003cbr\u003eC3. Back In The Days (feat. Chinky)\u003cbr\u003eC4. B.I.G. T.W.I.N.S.\u003cbr\u003eSide D\u003cbr\u003eD1. We Strive (feat. Ty-Maxx)\u003cbr\u003eD2. We Will Survive (feat. Chinky)\u003cbr\u003eD3. War\u003cbr\u003eD4. Get High Get Bent\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlbum Specs:\u003cbr\u003eThis collector’s edition 2XLP presented in an overhauled black and gold jacket with matching center labels, using images from the original David Corio photoshoot. Vinyl is pressed on gold vinyl, and is packaged in matte-finished, wide-spine jackets. Layout updates and design by Jelle Smid.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCritical Praise:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Special Edition is ultimately what you'd expect it to be: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueensbridge-style hardcore rap influenced by Mobb Deep and \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eNas.\u003c\/em\u003e” -AllMusic\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Infamous Mobb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53853210673495,"sku":"ZZ-CM123B-LP","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/1104\/5463\/files\/infamousmobbnew.png?v=1782183725","url":"https:\/\/www.discotecavinyl.com\/products\/special-edition-gold-colored-2xlp-copy","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}