Nas Life's a Bitch 12" Vinyl Record, 1994 Illmatic Single Used
  $   35

 


$ 35   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Jun 25, 2026 Sold Date
May 17, 2026 Start Date
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RARE NAS - LIFE IS A BITCH / THE ARSENAL 12" (1996 Unofficial Press) VG/VG+ 🔥
### 🎧 **The Ultimate Mid-90s Hip-Hop Holy Grail For DJs & Collectors!**
Up for grabs is an incredibly elusive, legendary 1996 unofficial promo-style 12" pressing featuring one of the greatest hip-hop tracks of all time, backed with an iconic, hard-to-find underground cut. If you are looking to spin pure vintage heat or complete your Queensbridge collection, this is the one.
### ### 💿 Tracklist
**Side A:**
1. **Life’s A Bitch** (Radio Edit)
2. **Life’s A Bitch** (Album Version)
3. **Life’s A Bitch** (Instrumental)
**Side B:**
1. **The Arsenal** (Clean Version)
2. **The Arsenal** (Dirty Version)
3. **The Arsenal** (Instrumental)
### ### 🌟 4 Key Highlights of This Record
* **1. Rare 1996 Unofficial Pressing:** A massive collector's piece. These mid-90s unofficial promo runs were pressed in highly limited quantities for club and radio DJs, making them incredibly tough to find today in clean condition.
* **2. "Life's A Bitch" Complete DJ Pack:** Features the timeless, smooth AZ-assisted masterpiece from *Illmatic* complete with the original album version, radio edit, and the highly sought-after instrumental for seamless mixing or scratching.
* **3. Features "The Arsenal":** A massive bonus for true heads. This incredible, grimey underground cut showcases Nas in his absolute prime lyrical era—an absolute weapon in any vinyl DJ set.
* **4. Beautiful Very Good (VG/VG+) Condition:** Clean gloss, minimal surface wear, and preserved beautifully for a 30-year-old hip-hop record. It plays loud, punchy, and clear—perfect for the sound system.
### ### 📦 Condition & Shipping Details
* **Vinyl Condition:** Very Good (VG to VG+). Shows minor superficial paper scuffs that do not affect play. Sounds fantastic with classic 90s analog warmth.
* **Sleeve:** Comes in a standard generic black DJ sleeve, just like it was distributed back in '96.
* **Shipping:** Professional shipping in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard record mailer with the vinyl removed from the sleeve to prevent spine splits during transit.
> **Don't sleep on this one. Once it's gone, it's gone! Add this rare piece of hip-hop history to your crates today.**
>

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Please note that all are original photos of the actual, physical item currently in my possession. What you see is exactly what you will receive—no generic stock images are used here.


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