Erykah Badu's seminal sophomore album, Mama's Gun, was featured as the Essentials Record of the Month for November 2020. It's pressed on on 2LP Scarlet and Gold vinyl at GZ Vinyl, and was remastered by Barry Grint at Alchemy Mastering. It includes an exclusive art print by Robert Maxwell. The record will arrive in a foil stamped, heavyweight direct-to-board, gatefold jacket.
The first vinyl release of the special edition of Usher's smash hit 2004 album Confessions was featured as the Essentials Record of the Month for November 2021. It's pressed on 2LP Gold Nugget vinyl at GZ Vinyl, with lacquers cut by Barry Grint at Alchemy Mastering at AIR. The album includes a Listening Notes booklet by Britt Julious and an art print by Dave Tonge. The record will arrive in a foil stamped, direct-to-board, widespine jacket.
Aaliyah is the third and final self-titled album from the R&B and pop icon, and was featured as the Essentials Record of the Month for April 2022. It's pressed on exclusive 2LP Red & Gold Galaxy colored vinyl at GZ Vinyl, half-speed mastered by Barry Grint at Alchemy Mastering at AIR. It includes a Listening Notes booklet by Amileah Sutliff and an original art print by Jacob Rochester, inspired by the "More Than A Woman" music video. The record will arrive in a foil stamped, tip-on, double gatefold jacket.