Prince Paul - A Prince Among Thieves (2xLP) Yellow & Red Splatter Vinyl

Prince Paul – A Prince Among Thieves (2×LP, Yellow & Red Splatter Vinyl)

The Music Inside

Prince Paul’s 1999 concept album is a hip-hop opera like no other—part gritty, part comedic, and totally golden era. Featuring a stacked roster of Golden Age MCs including Biz Markie, De La Soul, Big Daddy Kane, Xzibit, Sadat X, and more, the album unfolds as a story-driven journey filled with wit, satire, and infectious production. This Tommy Boy reissue (2022) brings the narrative back to life with fresh 140g splatter vinyl that’s as vibrant visually as the music is sonically. 

Tracklist

1. Central Booking
2. Handle Your Time
3. The Rev
4. Sermon
5. Showdown
6. You Got Shot
7. Every Beginning Must Have an Ending
8. The New Joint (DJ’s Delight)
9. A Prince Among Thieves
10. My First Day
11. More Than You Know
12. Room 69
13. Mood for Love
14. The Bust
15. The Men in Blue
16. Central Booking (Reprise)
17. Handle Your Time (Reprise)
18. The Rev (Reprise)
19. Sermon (Reprise)
20. Every Beginning Must Have an Ending (Reprise)
21. The New Joint (DJ’s Delight) (Reprise)
22. A Prince Among Thieves (Reprise)
    (Reprise tracks vary depending on pressing; your version may differ.) 

Sample Notes

A concept-steeped tapestry of golden-era hip-hop sampling:

• “Central Booking” – samples “River of Styx” by Beres Hammond
• “A Prince Among Thieves” – flips “Impeach the President” by The Honey Drippers and “Pass the Peas” by The J.B.’s
• “Showdown” – layers in “Funky Worm” (Ohio Players) and other funk breaks
• Several tracks revisit spoken-word snippets and cinematic soundbytes that boost the narrative drive—making it a narrative-laced producer’s treasure.

(Note: Specific sample listings vary by track; further digging can expand accuracy.)

Product Overview

• Format: 2×LP, Yellow & Red Splatter Vinyl, 140g pressing
• Label: Tommy Boy Music
• Release Date: April 8, 2022 (Tommy Boy 40th Anniversary Reissue) 
• Condition: Brand-new, factory-sealed

• UPC: 016998121016

Why This Album Belongs in Your Collection

This is hip-hop storytelling and spot-on production in rare vinyl form. A Prince Among Thieves is both a narrative and sonic journey—with samples, hooks, and humor galore. The colored pressing makes it a collector’s gem—prized by DJs, producers, and anyone who loves golden-era rap with flair.