Public Enemy is celebrating the 35th anniversary of their sophomore offering, 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back,' with a very special new vinyl edition. The release also coincides with the celebration of rap’s 50th birthday, Hip-Hop 50.
Public Enemy first dropped It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back in 1988; it climbed to No.1 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum thanks to singles including “Rebel Without a Pause,” “Bring the Noise,” “Don’t Believe the Hype,” and many more.
It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (35th Anniversary) will be available in either 4-LP 180gram vinyl and 2LP 180 gram vinyl—pressed on limited-run red or standard. The 4LP package features bonus tracks from the Deluxe 2CD, extensive new liner notes penned by Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Q-Tip, and Questlove, and a 12×12 sticker insert of the Public Enemy logo.
'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (35th Anniversary)' is due out November 10; to preorder, head here.
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