JAY-Z Reasonable Doubt Vinyl Record US Original Edition 2LP USA 1996 ROC A FELLA
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## **JAY-Z – Reasonable Doubt Vinyl 2LP (1996 Original US Pressing) – Rare Collectible!**
Up for sale is one of the holy grails of hip-hop vinyl: **JAY-Z’s legendary debut album, *Reasonable Doubt***. Released in 1996 via Roc-A-Fella / Freeze / Priority Records, this is the authentic, **original US double LP pressing**—not a modern reissue or bootleg.
An absolute must-have masterpiece for serious hip-hop heads, vinyl enthusiasts, and collectors alike.
### **Item Specifics & Condition**
* **Format:** 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album (Double Record)
* **Release Year:** 1996
* **Country:** US Original Pressing
* **Label:** Roc-A-Fella Records / Freeze Records / Priority Records
* **Condition:** **Good (G / VG)** * *Sleeve:* Shows honest shelf wear appropriate for its age (as pictured), with intact edges and clean, iconic artwork.
* *Vinyl:* Both records are in good, playable condition. Expected light cosmetic surface marks/hairlines from careful use over the last 30 years, but still plays through with that warm, nostalgic 90s boom-bap grit.
### **Why This Record is a Grail Collectible**
* 🏆 **The Blueprint of King Hov:** This is the debut album that introduced Shawn Carter to the world. It is universally ranked alongside Nas’s *Illmatic* and Notorious B.I.G.’s *Ready to Die* as one of the greatest hip-hop records ever made.
* 📈 **Massive Investment Value:** Because Jay-Z has tightly controlled the licensing of his catalog over the years, official original pressings of *Reasonable Doubt* are incredibly scarce. Its value continues to skyrocket year over year, making it a stellar investment piece.
* 🎹 **Legendary Production & Features:** Features timeless, golden-era production from DJ Premier, Ski, and Clark Kent, alongside iconic collaborations that defined an entire era of East Coast rap.
### **4 Album Highlights**
1. **"Brooklyn's Finest" (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)** – The legendary, heavyweight sparring session between Hov and Biggie Smalls. Hearing their back-and-forth flow on original vinyl is unmatched.
2. **"Can't Knock the Hustle" (feat. Mary J. Blige)** – The quintessential opening track that set the tone for Jay-Z's entire career, beautifully balanced by Mary J.'s soulful hook.
3. **"Dead Presidents II"** – Widely considered one of the greatest hip-hop tracks of all time, built over a hauntingly beautiful Lonnie Liston Smith sample and a Nas scratch.
4. **"D'Evils"** – A dark, cinematic storytelling masterpiece produced by DJ Premier that showcases the absolute peak of Jay-Z's early lyricism.
### **Complete Tracklist**
**Side A:**
1. Can't Knock the Hustle (feat. Mary J. Blige)
2. Politics as Usual
3. Brooklyn's Finest (feat. The Notorious B.I.G.)
**Side B:**
4. Dead Presidents II
5. Feelin' It (feat. Mecca)
6. D'Evils
7. 22 Two's
**Side C:**
8. Can I Live
9. Ain't No Nigga (feat. Foxy Brown)
10. Friend or Foe
11. Coming of Age (feat. Memphis Bleek)
**Side D:**
12. Cashmere Thoughts
13. Bring It On (feat. Big Jaz & Sauce Money)
14. Regrets
### **Shipping & Handling**
* Shipped securely in a **heavy-duty, dedicated cardboard vinyl mailer** with extra padding to ensure safe delivery.
* Tracking provided immediately upon shipment.
*Don't miss your chance to own a genuine piece of hip-hop royalty. **Buy It Now** or shoot over a reasonable offer before it's gone!*
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