A gritty, peak boom-bap record of Premier's craft. Tough and beloved. A high point. Released in 1992, it's an early landmark for Gang Starr.
On vinyl: Vinyl can be scarcer than the CD from this era, so it's worth looking for a recent repressing.
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More from Gang Starr — where to go next
If you have Daily Operation, these are the Gang Starr records worth reaching for next.
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Moment of Truth1998 · Hip-HopStart here
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Daily Operation1992 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Hard to Earn1994 · Hip-HopClassic
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