Digital Underground - Sex Packets (35th Anniversary) - Pop-Up Version - TB55701

Sex Packets

Digital Underground

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Format Details: 35th Anniversary - Pop-up Version /

Release Date: 10 September 2021

Label: Tommy Boy

Packaging Type: Jewel Case

No of Units: 1

Barcode: 016998102626

Genres: Rap & Hip-Hop

Release Date: 10 September 2021

Label: Tommy Boy

Packaging Type: Gate Fold

No of Units: 2

Barcode: 016998102619

Genres: Rap & Hip-Hop

Release Date: 27 March 2026

Label: Tommy Boy

Packaging Type: Custom Packaging

No of Units: 2

Barcode: 016998557013

Genres: Rap & Hip-Hop

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Tommy Boy reissues exclusive limited edition pressing of Digital Underground's "Sex Packets" on, 2021, as part of Tommy Boy's 40th anniversary celebration Originally released in 1990, Digital Underground's debut album, "Sex Packets," forever changed hip-hop and helped cement the Shock G lead outfit in the history books as one of the music businesses most innovative groups. Heavily influenced by various funk bands, Digital Underground developed a sound all their own, creating timeless records that have stood the test of time. "Sex Packets" was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album reached #24 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Sex Packets released the two lead singles: "Doowutchyalike" (which peaked at #19 on the Hot Rap Singles, #20 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles chart and #29 on the Hot R&B Singles chart) and "The Humpty Dance" (which reached #11 on the pop charts, #7 on the R&B charts, and #1 on the Billboard Rap Singles chart). "Sex Packets" was included in both The Source's"100 Best Rap Albums Ever"& the book"1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die."Digital Underground's genre-bending production and unmatched charisma have made the group legends amongst hip-hop heads and music lovers around the world.

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Double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. Originally released in 1990, Digital Underground's debut album, Sex Packets, forever changed hip-hop and helped cement the Shock G lead outfit in the history books as one of the music businesses most innovative groups. Heavily influenced by various funk bands, Digital Underground developed a sound all their own, creating timeless records that have stood the test of time. Sex Packets was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album reached #24 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Sex Packets released the two lead singles: "Doowutchyalike" (which peaked at #19 on the Hot Rap Singles, #20 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles chart and #29 on the Hot R&B Singles chart) and "The Humpty Dance" (which reached #11 on the pop charts, #7 on the R&B charts, and #1 on the Billboard Rap Singles chart). Sex Packets was included in both The Source's "100 Best Rap Albums Ever" & the book "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die." Digital Underground's genre-bending production and unmatched charisma have made the group legends amongst hip-hop heads and music lovers around the world.

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SexPackets, Digital Undergrounds groundbreaking debut album, was released on March 20, 1990. Seamlessly blending funk-infused rhythms with jazz piano and satirical social commentary, the album crafts a unique concept, propelled by the infectious Humpty Dance and the charismatic persona of Humpty Hump. Heavily influenced by P-Funk, the album showcases innovative production by Shock G and addresses themes ofsexuality and culture with a playful yet insightful approach.SexPackets was certified platinum by the RIAA. The album reached #24 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It includes the singles Doowutchyalike (which peaked at #19 on the Hot Rap Singles, #20 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles chart and #29 on the Hot R&B Singles chart) and The Humpty Dance (which reached #11 on the pop charts, #7 on the R&B charts, and #1 on the Billboard Rap Singles chart). In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of this landmark album, the LP x 2, 180 gram, light blue and black on clear splatter vinyl, printed inner sleeves with a photo booklet and features agatefold cover that opens to reveal a three-dimensional pop-up of a recording studio and also includes three bonus tracks.
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