Release Date 07/08/2026 Format 2LP + 7"/CD Label High Rise Records Catalogue Number L-HRR003/CD-HRR003/HRR003-CAS Large Professor's 1st Class is one of the most beloved and sought-after albums of the early 2000s New York underground — a record that never got the wide physical release it deserved. Originally issued in 2002 on Matador Records, the album showcases Extra P at his peak as both an MC and producer, with guest appearances from Nas, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, and Akinyele. For over two decades, original copies have been nearly impossible to find at a reasonable price. That changes now.This first-ever reissue is essential for hip-hop heads and serious collectors alike. Tracklist Intro'Bout That TimeUltimateBrand NewStay Chisel (feat. Nas)AkinyeleIn The Sun (feat. Q-Tip)Born To BallKoolThe ManLarge ProAlive In StereoBlaze Rhymez IIOn (feat. Busta Rhymes)Hip HopRadioactive
