Coolio

🎵 "Coolio - My Soul" 💿

CD - 1st Japan Press Limited Edition (1997) - Réf: Tommy Boy / Sony SRCS 8310

Genre: Gangsta Rap / West Coast Hip Hop / G-Funk / 90s

Condition: Premier pressage japonais, état neuf absolu de collection.

Disc: M (Mint) | Sleeve, OBI & Insert: M (Mint)



🇬🇧 ENGLISH DESCRIPTION:

Presenting the absolutely pristine 1997 first Japanese pressing of Coolio's ambitious and introspective third studio album, "My Soul". This limited edition (Tommy Boy SRCS 8310) arrived after the global superstardom of "Gangsta's Paradise", showcasing Coolio's artistic depth and versatility. The album blends his signature West Coast gangsta rap with soulful, reflective themes and features the hit single "C U When U Get There". This Japanese edition is the ultimate collector's version, presented with the full original OBI strip and an exclusive Japanese insert, often containing lyrics or additional artwork. The CD is in flawless, unplayed Mint condition, and the complete packaging is equally impeccable—a remarkable state for a mid-90s release. A sophisticated and essential piece for any serious collection of 90s West Coast hip-hop, capturing an artist at a creative peak.



🇫🇷 DESCRIPTION FRANÇAISE :

Voici le premier pressage japonais de 1997 en état parfait du troisième album studio ambitieux et introspectif de Coolio, "My Soul". Cette édition limitée (Tommy Boy SRCS 8310) est arrivée après la superstarisation mondiale de "Gangsta's Paradise", démontrant la profondeur artistique et la versatilité de Coolio. L'album mélange son gangsta rap West Coast signature à des thèmes soul et réflexifs, et contient le single à succès "C U When U Get There". Cette édition japonaise est la version ultime pour le collectionneur, présentée avec la bande OBI originale complète et un insert japonais exclusif, contenant souvent des paroles ou artwork supplémentaires. Le CD est dans un état Mint impeccable, non joué, et le packaging complet est tout aussi irréprochable — un état remarquable pour une release du milieu des années 90. Une pièce sophistiquée et essentielle pour toute collection sérieuse de hip-hop West Coast des années 90, capturant un artiste à son apogée créative.



Tracklist:

1. Intro

2. The Hit

3. C U When U Get There (feat. 40 Thevz)

4. Ooh La La

5. Let's Do It

6. Kickin' It

7. Can I Get Dat?

8. One Mo' (feat. Kenny B)

9. If I Could

10. My Soul

11. Throwed Off

12. Ghetto Telegraph (Interlude)

13. Kinda High, Kinda Drunk

14. I'm A Mack

15. Is This Me?

16. C U When U Get There (Instrumental) [Bonus Track]



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This album represents a mature chapter in 90s West Coast rap. It pairs perfectly with other Japanese pressings from Coolio's catalog or from contemporaries like The Dove Shack, MC Eiht, or Rappin' 4-Tay. Explore my curated selection of mid-to-late 90s hip-hop gems to build a comprehensive "90s West Coast Evolution" bundle and enjoy significant savings on combined international shipping.

Cet album représente un chapitre mature du rap West Coast des années 90. Il s'associe parfaitement avec d'autres pressages japonais du catalogue de Coolio ou de contemporains comme The Dove Shack, MC Eiht, ou Rappin' 4-Tay. Explorez ma sélection raisonnée de pépites hip-hop du milieu à la fin des années 90 pour créer un lot complet "Évolution West Coast 90s" et bénéficier d'économies substantielles sur l'expédition internationale groupée.



• Premium Collector's Edition: 1997 First Japan Press (SRCS 8310) complete with full OBI strip and exclusive Japanese insert — a rare and valuable combination for this era.

• Bonus Track: Includes the valuable Japan-only bonus track "C U When U Get There (Instrumental)", enhancing its appeal to producers and completists.

• Signature Hit: Features the poignant and commercially successful single "C U When U Get There", a soulful rap ballad that became a worldwide hit.

• Artistic Depth: Showcases Coolio's evolution beyond gangsta rap tropes into more personal and melodic territory, making it a standout in his discography.

• Condition: The item is in authentic, as-new MINT condition. The disc is pristine and unplayed, the OBI is flawless and fully intact, and the jewel case shows no signs of age. An exceptional find for a 25+ year old release.

• PROTECTIVE OUTER SLEEVE INCLUDED – This mint-condition vintage collectible will be shipped in a new, crystal-clear, archival-quality outer sleeve to ensure its preservation for decades to come.



💎 SELLER INFO / INFOS VENDEUR:

• Archival-Grade Preservation: Every vintage disc is professionally cleaned with specialist solutions, inspected for disc-rot under light, and fully play-tested to guarantee perfect, skip-free playback.

• Vintage-Specific Packaging: Shipped in a rigid, "museum-grade" mailer with extra-thick cardboard and anti-tarnish foam, specifically designed to protect older, delicate OBI strips and inserts from transit stress.

• Worldwide Heritage Logistics: Dispatched within 24h. We offer fully tracked, insured, and signature-required shipping options globally. Combined orders receive automatic discounted invoices.

• Collection SKU: 26012405