Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

TB54951

Colour

Yellow

Colour details

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Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With Comic Book

Format Music GB

Limited edition

4000

Release date

2023-11-24

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

016998549513

Total Cap

Yellow LPx2

Artist

Digital Underground

Genre GB

Hip Hop

Label GB

Tommy Boy

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Digital Underground is a group of rappers and DJs led by Shock G, formed in Oakland in 1987. Their music is heavily influenced by George Clinton and his groups Parliament and Funkadelic, evident in their grooves and surreal humor. The group's first record was the 1987 single "Underwater Rimes" by TNT Records. By 1989, when Digital Underground signed with Tommy Boy, there were seven members.

Their debut album on Tommy Boy, "Sex Packets," featured hit singles like "Doowhutchyalike" and "The Humpty Dance," showcasing Shock G's alter ego Humpty Hump. The album went platinum due to the success of "The Humpty Dance." In 1991, they released "This Is An EP Release," which included songs used in the dark comedy film "Nothing But Trouble." This EP marked Tupac Shakur's first recording with the group.

As the '90s progressed, hardcore gangsta artists dominated the rap charts, making Digital Underground's lighthearted and off-kilter music less commercially viable. Despite introducing another successful solo rapper Saafir, their 1993 album "The Body-Hat Syndrome" had minimal chart impact. After a three-year hiatus, they returned with albums like "Future Rhythm" (1996) and "Who's Got the Gravy?" (1998).

Tommy Boy is a US label that was established in 1981 by Tom Silverman. It quickly gained success with the release of Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force's revolutionary debut single, "Planet Rock." This marked the beginning of Tommy Boy's influence on the genre-defining house music. As one of hip-hop's pioneering labels, Tommy Boy and its roster of artists played a significant role in bringing urban street culture to mainstream audiences. With numerous high-charting crossover hits, the label has earned almost 80 gold and platinum certifications.

In 1985, Warner Bros. Records acquired 50% ownership of Tommy Boy and appointed Tom Silverman and Monica Lynch as vice presidents. However, instead of using Warner Bros.' distribution channels, Tommy Boy opted for independent distribution. Five years later, Warner Bros. acquired the remaining 50% stake in the label.

In 1995, due to controversy surrounding Warner Music's gangsta artists, Tom Silverman repurchased half of his label. Then in February 2002, he bought back the remaining half from Warner Music to make Tommy Boy an independent entity once again. As part of this split, Warner Music obtained ownership rights to contracts with artists signed under Tommy Boy and became owner of all master recordings released by the label until that point.

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The Body Hat Syndrome is the third album from the rap group Digital Underground. The album's second single, an anti-racism cultural awareness politico called "Wussup Wit the Luv," features a solo from the Funkadelic guitarist Michael Hampton, as well as a verse and video appearance by Tupac Shakur. This was the last time Shakur appeared on any Digital Underground release. The album also contains "The Humpty Dance Awards," the group's humorous shout-out to the many artists who sampled "The Humpty Dance" before 1993. Since then the list has grown to over 50 artists. The Body-Hat Syndrome&nbsp;celebrates it's 30th anniversary, originally released on October 5, 1993 and has only been released as a special Italian vinyl version making this the first time it will be released on vinyl globally.

The Body Hat Syndrome (30th Anniversary) - Black Friday 2023

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Discover The Body Hat Syndrome (30th Anniversary) - Black Friday 2023 by Digital Underground. Limited Edition LP from Tommy Boy. Exclusive vinyl release celebrating its 30th anniversary.