A Prince Among Thieves, Orange & Yellow Splatter (2xLP)

A Prince Among Thieves is a concept album in the truest sense, a full narrative told across the runtime with guest voices playing characters rather than dropping verses. Prince Paul, already legendary for his work with De La Soul, Stetsasonic, and Handsome Boy Modeling School, built this 1999 sophomore album into what critic Robert Christgau called the closest thing to a true rock opera hip-hop has produced. The cast includes Sadat X, Xzibit, De La Soul, Biz Markie, and Big Daddy Kane. Released for Tommy Boy's 40th anniversary as a limited colored pressing.

2xLP, 140 Gram, Orange & Yellow Splatter Colored Vinyl, Tommy Boy Music, 1999

Side A

1. Tariq's Dilemma (Intro)
2. Pain
3. How It All Started
4. Steady Slobbin'
5. Just Another Day
6. What U Got
7. Hustlers on
8. MC Hustler
9. Call

Side B

1. Other Line
2. Crazy Lou's Hideout
3. Weapon World
4. My Big Chance
5. War Party
6. Count MacUla
7. MacUla's Theory
8. Mr. Large
9. Can You Handle It

Side C

1. Put the Next Man On
2. I Was In
3. My First Day
4. More Than U Know
5. Room 69
6. Mood for Love
7. Bust
8. Men in Blue
9. Central Booking

Side D

1. Handle Your Time
2. Rev
3. Sermon
4. Showdown
5. You Got Shot
6. Every Beginning Must Have an Ending
7. New Joint (DJ's Delite)
8. Prince Among Thieves

Tommy Boy Music | Original Release: 1999 | This Pressing: April 8, 2022 | 2xLP, 140 Gram, Orange & Yellow Splatter Colored Vinyl | UPC: 016998121016