De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead (2xLP) Vinyl Record

De La Soul – De La Soul Is Dead (2×LP Vinyl, Chrysalis 2023)

The Music Inside

Released originally in 1991, De La Soul Is Dead marked a bold shift from the trio’s earlier “D.A.I.S.Y. Age” vibe, leaning into darker, more concept-driven storytelling with a cynical twist—all while unpacking deep funk grooves, playful skits, and Boogie fever. Produced by Prince Paul, this reissue punches with 140g analog warmth and delivers the full skit-infused experience as conceived. 

Tracklist

1. Intro
2. Oodles of O's
3. Talkin’ Bout Hey Love
4. Pease Porridge
5. Skit 1
6. Johnny’s Dead (Live from the BK Lounge)
7. A Roller Skating Jam Named “Saturdays”
8. WRMS’ Dedication to the Bitty
9. Bitties in the BK Lounge
10. Skit 2
11. My Brother’s a Basehead
12. Let, Let Me In
13. Afro Connections at a Hi 5 (In the Eyes of a Hoodlum)
14. LP 2:
    
15. Rap de Rap Show
    
16. Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa
    
17. Who Do U Worship?
    
18. Skit 3
    
19. Kicked Out the House
    
20. Pass the Plugs
    
21. Not Over Till the Fat Lady Plays the Demo
    
22. Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)
    
23. WRMS: Cat’s In Control
    
24. Skit 4
25. Shwingalokate
    
26. Fanatic of the B Word
    
27. Keepin’ the Faith
    
28. Skit 5

Sample Notes

A signature blend of eclectic sampling and conceptual skits:

• Bitties in the BK Lounge – “Money (Dollar Bill Y’all)” (Jimmy Spicer) 
• Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa – “I’ll Stay” & “Mommy What’s a Funkadelic” (Funkadelic) 
• Talkin’ Bout Hey Love – “Hey Love” (Stevie Wonder), “The Easiest Way to Fall” (Freda Payne) 
• Fanatic of the B Word – “That’s No Lie” (White Lightnin’), “Get Out My Life, Woman” (Lee Dorsey) 
• Afro Connections at a Hi 5 – “And That’s Saying a Lot” (Chuck Jackson) 
• Pass the Plugs – “Oops Here I Go Again” (Edna Wright), “Pass the Peas” (The J.B.’s), “Eric B Is President” (Eric B & Rakim) 
• Oodles of O's – “Diamonds on My Windshield” (Tom Waits), “Nobody Beats the Biz” (Biz Markie), “Hihache” (Lafayette Afro‑Rock Band) 
• Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey) – “The Beat” (Lou Johnson), “Help Is On the Way” (The Whatnauts), “Impeach the President” (The Honey Drippers) 
• Roller Skating Jam Named “Saturdays” – “Evil Vibrations” (Mighty Ryeders), “Light My Fire” (Young‑Holt Unlimited) 
• Other tracks continue the De La Soul tradition of inventive schtick and deep sample blends, making it a crate‑digger’s dream.

Product Overview

• Format: 2×LP, 140g black vinyl, factory-sealed
• Label: Chrysalis / AOI Records
• Release Date: April 7, 2023

• Condition: Brand-new, authentic analog sound with original sleeves and jackets 

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

A concept-heavy classic that redefined hip-hop storytelling and sampling—De La Soul Is Dead is a maze of clever hooks, swerves, and hooks with profound cultural weight. This pressing revives the full experience with punchy sound and crate-ready texture.