3 Feet High and Rising — 1989

A playful, sample-dense debut that opened hip-hop to whimsy, psychedelia and the everyday. Its 'D.A.I.S.Y. Age' optimism was a genuine left turn. Joyful and groundbreaking. Where De La Soul's run begins — a strong starting point.

On vinyl: '80s originals are plentiful and usually affordable; reissues tend to be cleaner but pricier.

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If you have 3 Feet High and Rising, these are the De La Soul records worth reaching for next.

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