{"product_id":"de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-30th-anniversary-edition-4xlp","title":"De La Soul - Stakes Is High (30th Anniversary Edition) 4xLP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 23rd, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardcover book with slipcase and colored vinyl.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eDe La Soul's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStakes Is High\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecaptures 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 first 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\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R\u0026amp;B\/Hip-Hop Albums chart. But numbers only tell part of the story:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eStakes Is High\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eremains such a vital listen because De La Soul is confronting the mid-'90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confidence. 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 influence and reputation have only grown with time.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIn celebration of the 30th anniversary, this 4xLP boxset 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.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chrysalis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53351270220073,"sku":"CYSS10351","price":125.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1427\/6532\/files\/de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-30th-anniversary-edition-4xlp.jpg?v=1784816716","url":"https:\/\/www.strandedrecords.com\/products\/de-la-soul-stakes-is-high-30th-anniversary-edition-4xlp","provider":"Stranded Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}