The breakout, introducing his cartoonish alter ego over Dr. Dre production. Shocking and brilliant. The arrival of a phenomenon. The debut or early record that set the template.
On vinyl: Worth checking whether a reissue exists before hunting for an original pressing.
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More from Eminem — where to go next
If you have The Slim Shady LP, these are the Eminem records worth reaching for next.
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The Marshall Mathers LP2000 · Hip-HopStart here
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The Slim Shady LP1999 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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The Eminem Show2002 · Hip-HopClassic
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Operation: DoomsdayMF DOOM
Black on Both SidesMos Def
Things Fall ApartThe Roots
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