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House of BalloonsThe Weeknd
Soul & R&B · 2010s

House of Balloons

The Weeknd
Released 2011Soul & R&B
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A dark, atmospheric mixtape debut that reshaped R&B. Bold and influential. A landmark. Released in 2011, it's an early landmark for The Weeknd.

On vinyl: A vinyl-revival-era release, so fresh pressings are usually easy to find new.

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