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De La Soul  |  SKU: 264898642  |  Barcode: 016998079270
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Stakes Is High - 30th Anniversary [Black and White Spoke Effect + print of Dave]

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Release Date: 2026-10-23
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De La Soul’s Stakes Is High captures the group at a crucial turning point: older, sharper, and completely locked in. Released in 1996, the album marked
their fourth full-length and their fi rst without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on
the title track. That lead single became one of De La’s signature statements, peaking at No. 53 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the
album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. But numbers only tell part of the story — Stakes Is High remains such a vital
listen because it hears De La Soul confronting the mid-’90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confi dence. From “The Bizness”
to “Itzsoweezee (HOT),” the album balances soulful production and clear-eyed commentary in a way that still feels fresh decades later. It’s one of those records that may not have shouted the loudest on arrival, but its infl uence and reputation have only grown with time. In celebration of the 30th anniversary, this 4LP box set includes the original album, Instrumentals, and bonus material on spoke effect black and white vinyl in a book box with a UV print of Dave on the vinyl.

Tracklist:

  1. INTRO
  2. SUPA EMCEES
  3. THE BIZNESS (FEAT. COMMON)
  4. YUNONSTOP
  5. WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND
  6. DINNINIT
  7. BRAKES
  8. DOG EAT DOG
  9. BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (FEAT. JAZZYFATNASTEES)
  10. LONG ISLAND DEGREES
  11. BETTA LISTEN
  12. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT)
  13. 4 MORE (FEAT. ZHANE)
  14. BIG BROTHER BEAT (FEAT. MOS DEF)
  15. DOWN SYNDROME
  16. PONY RIDE (FEAT. TRUTH ENOLA)
  17. STAKES IS HIGH
  18. INTRO (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  19. SUPA EMCEES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  20. THE BIZNESS (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  21. YUNONSTOP (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  22. WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  23. DINNINIT (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  24. BRAKES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  25. DOG EAT DOG (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  26. BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  27. LONG ISLAND DEGREES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  28. BETTA LISTEN (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  29. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) [INSTRUMENTAL EDIT]
  30. 4 MORE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  31. BIG BROTHER BEAT (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  32. DOWN SYNDROME (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  33. PONY RIDE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  34. STAKES IS HIGH (INSTRUMENTAL)
  35. SUNSHINE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  36. CHANEL NO. FEVER
  37. I CAN’T CALL IT
  38. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) [DE LA SOUL REMIX] (FEAT. YANKEE B.)
  39. STAKES IS HIGH (J DILLA REMIX) (FEAT. MOS DEF AND TRUTH ENOLA)
  40. STAKES IS HIGH (J DILLA ALTERNATE REMIX)
  41. INTRO
  42. SUPA EMCEES
  43. THE BIZNESS (FEAT. COMMON)
  44. YUNONSTOP
  45. WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND
  46. DINNINIT
  47. BRAKES
  48. DOG EAT DOG
  49. BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (FEAT. JAZZYFATNASTEES)
  50. LONG ISLAND DEGREES
  51. BETTA LISTEN
  52. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT)
  53. 4 MORE (FEAT. ZHANE)
  54. BIG BROTHER BEAT (FEAT. MOS DEF)
  55. DOWN SYNDROME
  56. PONY RIDE (FEAT. TRUTH ENOLA)
  57. STAKES IS HIGH
  58. SUNSHINE
  59. INTRO (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  60. SUPA EMCEES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  61. THE BIZNESS (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  62. YUNONSTOP (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  63. WONCE AGAIN LONG ISLAND (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  64. DINNINIT (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  65. BRAKES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  66. DOG EAT DOG (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  67. BABY, BABY, BABY, BABY, OOH BABY (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  68. LONG ISLAND DEGREES (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  69. BETTA LISTEN (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  70. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) [INSTRUMENTAL EDIT]
  71. 4 MORE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  72. BIG BROTHER BEAT (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  73. DOWN SYNDROME (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  74. PONY RIDE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  75. STAKES IS HIGH (INSTRUMENTAL)
  76. SUNSHINE (INSTRUMENTAL EDIT)
  77. CHANEL NO. FEVER
  78. I CAN’T CALL IT
  79. ITZSOWEEZEE (HOT) [DE LA SOUL REMIX] (FEAT. YANKEE B.)
  80. STAKES IS HIGH (J DILLA REMIX) (FEAT. MOS DEF AND TRUTH ENOLA)
  81. STAKES IS HIGH (J DILLA ALTERNATE REMIX)

UPC: 016998079270
Label: Chrysalis
Release Date: 10.23.26
Format: Vinyl

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