Public Enemy, "It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back", 2LP, Anniversary Ed., Clear/Ruby Red Vinyl

Public Enemy – It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (35th Anniversary, Clear/Ruby Vinyl)

Public Enemy came with something bigger than music on It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back. When it dropped in ’88, it hit loud—political, urgent, and impossible to ignore.

The production from The Bomb Squad is dense and chaotic in the best way, while Chuck D delivers every line with purpose. Flavor Flav keeps that energy moving throughout.

“Bring the Noise,” “Don’t Believe the Hype,” “Rebel Without a Pause,” “Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos”—all essential. This is hip-hop that still hits just as hard today.

This 35th anniversary edition comes pressed on clear/ruby colored vinyl, giving a classic record a fresh look without changing what made it great.

Details

• 2LP Clear / Ruby Colored Vinyl (35th Anniversary Edition)
• Def Jam Recordings
• Released: 2023 (originally 1988)
• New/Sealed
• Non-returnable

Gold School Note

Still loud. Still relevant. Still necessary.