De La Soul: Stakes Is High - 30th Anniversary Edition
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Catalogue Number: RMM10352
Barcode: 0016998079287
Release Date: October 23, 2026
De La Soul's Stakes Is High captures the group at a crucial turning point: older, sharper, and completely locked in.
Released in 1996, the album marked their fourth full-length and their first without Prince Paul, opening the door to a tougher, more stripped-back sound led in part by a young J Dilla on the title track. That lead single became one of De La's signature statements, peaking at No. 53 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while the album reached No. 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
But numbers only tell part of the story - Stakes Is High remains such a vital listen because it hears De La Soul confronting the mid-'90s head-on, with wit, frustration, and a deep sense of artistic confidence.
From "The Bizness" to "Itzsoweezee (HOT)," the album balances soulful production and clear-eyed commentary in a way that still feels fresh decades later. It's one of those records that may not have shouted the loudest on arrival, but its influence and reputation have only grown with time.
In celebration of the 30th anniversary, this 4LP box set includes the original album, instrumentals, and bonus material.
Also available on double CD format.
Track Listing
4xLP, book, spoked B&W vinyl print of Dave
Supa Emcees
The Bizness (Feat. Common)
Yunonstop
Wonce Again Long Island
Dinninit
Brakes
Dog Eat Dog
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby (Feat. Jazzyfatnastees)
Long Island Degrees
Betta Listen
Itzsoweezee (Hot)
4 More (Feat. Zhané)
Big Brother Beat (Feat. Mos Def)
Down Syndrome
Pony Ride (Feat. Truth Enola)
Stakes Is High
Sunshine
Intro (Instrumental Edit)
Supa Emcees (Instrumental Edit)
The Bizness (Instrumental Edit)
Yunonstop (Instrumental Edit)
Wonce Again Long Island (Instrumental Edit)
Dinninit (Instrumental Edit)
Brakes (Instrumental Edit)
Dog Eat Dog (Instrumental Edit)
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby (Instrumental Edit)
Long Island Degrees (Instrumental Edit)
Betta Listen (Instrumental Edit)
Itzsoweezee (Hot) [Instrumental Edit]
4 More (Instrumental Edit)
Big Brother Beat (Instrumental Edit)
Down Syndrome (Instrumental Edit)
Pony Ride (Instrumental Edit)
Stakes Is High (Instrumental)
Sunshine (Instrumental Edit)
Chanel No. Fever
I Can't Call It
Itzsoweezee (Hot) [De La Soul Remix] {Feat. Yankee B.}
Stakes Is High (J Dilla Remix) [Feat. Mos Def And Truth Enola]
Stakes Is High (J Dilla Alternate Remix)
CD x 2 in a hard cover book with a 12 page booklet
Intro
Supa Emcees
The Bizness (Feat. Common)
Yunonstop
Wonce Again Long Island
Dinninit
Brakes
Dog Eat Dog
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby (Feat. Jazzyfatnastees)
Long Island Degrees
Betta Listen
Itzsoweezee (Hot)
4 More (Feat. Zhané)
Big Brother Beat (Feat. Mos Def)
Down Syndrome
Pony Ride (Feat. Truth Enola)
Stakes Is High
Sunshine
Intro (Instrumental Edit)
Supa Emcees (Instrumental Edit)
The Bizness (Instrumental Edit)
Yunonstop (Instrumental Edit)
Wonce Again Long Island (Instrumental Edit)
Dinninit (Instrumental Edit)
Brakes (Instrumental Edit)
Dog Eat Dog (Instrumental Edit)
Baby, Baby, Baby, Baby, Ooh Baby (Instrumental Edit)
Long Island Degrees (Instrumental Edit)
Betta Listen (Instrumental Edit)
Itzsoweezee (Hot) [Instrumental Edit]
4 More (Instrumental Edit)
Big Brother Beat (Instrumental Edit)
Down Syndrome (Instrumental Edit)
Pony Ride (Instrumental Edit)
Stakes Is High (Instrumental)
Sunshine (Instrumental Edit)
Chanel No. Fever
I Can't Call It
Itzsoweezee (Hot) [De La Soul Remix] {Feat. Yankee B.}
Stakes Is High (J Dilla Remix) [Feat. Mos Def And Truth Enola]
Stakes Is High (J Dilla Alternate Remix)
2xCD in a hard cover book with a 12-page booklet.
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