Artist page · 04/07/2026
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7 major albums with diverse vinyl editions — prices vary widely from originals to limited colors.
De La Soul consists of Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Vincent Mason, who united as teenagers and gained early support from producer Prince Paul. Their debut album, 3 Feet High and Rising (1989), introduced a playful, sample-rich style that emphasized peace and individuality, contrasting the era’s dominant themes. They were central to the Native Tongues collective alongside groups like A Tribe Called Quest. Over years, their discography grew to include 22 vinyl releases spanning alternative, jazzy, and conscious hip hop styles, issued mainly on labels like Tommy Boy, Chrysalis, and Mass Appeal.
Vinyl collectors can find multiple pressings and colored editions for key albums, reflecting varying rarity and price points.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Mass Appeal · 2025
AOI Records · 2016
Jesgrew Records · 2012
Red Lion Entertainment · 2006
Sanctuary Urban · 2004
Rhino Records · 2004
Tommy Boy · 2001
Tommy Boy · 2000
Tommy Boy · 1996
Tommy Boy · 1993
Tommy Boy · 1991
Tommy Boy · 1989Playlist
The tracks that sum up De La Soul's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
De La Soul's groundbreaking debut mixing diverse samples and playful lyrics; foundation of their D.A.I.S.Y era style.
An acclaimed album blending conscious rap with jazzy beats, recognized for 16 tracks including 'Supa Emcees'.
Latest studio album offering 20 tracks with vinyl editions varying from standard to limited pressings on Mass Appeal.
Go further
Artists who share part of De La Soul's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
The samples we chose came from pop, jazz, psychedelic, and folk, creating a unique sound different from gangsta rap.— Member of De La Soul
De La Soul worked with producer Prince Paul in 1988 to craft their debut album, marked by eclectic sampling and innovative lyrics.
The 1996 Stakes Is High album has at least 8 different vinyl versions, showcasing its enduring popularity and demand among collectors.
Tommy Boy Records was the main label during De La Soul's early and middle career, with Sanctuary Urban issuing The Grind Date in 2004.
US original pressings of Cabin In The Sky from 2025 show prices from €21.75 up to around €55 depending on condition and edition.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
De La Soul consists of Kelvin Mercer, David Jude Jolicoeur, and Vincent Mason, founders of the group's distinct sound.
The group was formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York, while the members were still high school students.
Notable vinyl albums include 3 Feet High and Rising (1989), Stakes Is High (1996), and Cabin In The Sky (2025), each with multiple editions.
Special editions and reissues are available on the French market, including releases from labels like Chrysalis and BMG with various vinyl colors.
The LP version of Cabin In The Sky from 2025 contains 20 tracks across multiple sides, offering a comprehensive listening experience.
Yes, albums like 3 Feet High and Rising have been released on various colored vinyl editions, increasing their collectability.
They mix samples from pop, jazz, and folk while addressing themes like peace and love, diverging from dominant gangsta rap themes of their era.
Tommy Boy was a primary label for their releases, including several vinyl albums, with Mass Appeal issuing their recent Cabin In The Sky.
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