{"product_id":"the-slim-shady-lp-eminem","title":"The Slim Shady LP, Eminem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEminem – The Slim Shady LP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Eminem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e The Slim Shady LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Major Label Debut Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e February 23, 1999\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e Aftermath Entertainment \/ Interscope Records \/ Web Entertainment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Hip-Hop \/ Horrorcore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eThe Slim Shady LP\u003c\/b\u003e transformed Eminem from an underground Detroit rapper into a global cultural phenomenon. After being recruited by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"156\"\u003eDr. Dre\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eJimmy Iovine\u003c\/b\u003e, the album was recorded in Ferndale, Michigan. It features heavy production from Dr. Dre, alongside long-time collaborators \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"305\"\u003eJeff and Mark Bass\u003c\/b\u003e (The Bass Brothers) and Eminem himself. The album is famous for introducing Eminem's sadistic and violent alter ego, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"441\"\u003eSlim Shady\u003c\/b\u003e, used as a vehicle to deliver dark, satirical, and highly controversial lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album's sound is defined by spare, intricately layered arrangements that keep the lyrical narratives at the forefront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Breakthrough Hit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"22\"\u003e\"My Name Is\"\u003c\/b\u003e served as the lead single, winning a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance and featuring a high-profile music video that catapulted Eminem into the mainstream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNarrative Horrorcore:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"34\"\u003e\"'97 Bonnie \u0026amp; Clyde\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003e\"Guilty Conscience\"\u003c\/b\u003e (featuring Dr. Dre) showcase the album's dark storytelling and shock-rap elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDeep Cuts:\u003c\/b\u003e Highly regarded tracks such as \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003e\"Role Model,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e\"Rock Bottom,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e\"Brain Damage\"\u003c\/b\u003e explore themes of poverty, drug use, and personal struggle with sharp wit and aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Interludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Like many classic hip-hop albums of the era, the record is peppered with comedic and narrative skits, including \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"128\"\u003e\"Public Service Announcement,\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"159\"\u003e\"Paul,\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"171\"\u003e\"Ken Kaniff\"\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Vinyl Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003eThe Slim Shady LP\u003c\/b\u003e is a foundational pillar of modern hip-hop, quadruple-platinum in the U.S. and ranked among the greatest albums of all time by \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"176\"\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal 1999 Pressing:\u003c\/b\u003e The first US vinyl release (INT2-90287) features colored labels and is highly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 180g Reissues:\u003c\/b\u003e A popular \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e180g double-vinyl repress\u003c\/b\u003e was released in 2013, featuring black and white labels and heavyweight vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e20th Anniversary Edition (2019):\u003c\/b\u003e This expanded \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003e3LP set\u003c\/b\u003e features 10 bonus tracks, including rarities, a cappella versions, and instrumentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e25th Anniversary (2024):\u003c\/b\u003e A limited \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eZoetrope Picture Disc 2LP\u003c\/b\u003e was released to mark a quarter-century of the album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eUnique Editions:\u003c\/b\u003e An extremely rare \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eDamien Hirst Gallery Edition\u003c\/b\u003e (limited to 100 copies) was released featuring a giclée printed cover and Gucci-designed packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Eminem, The Slim Shady LP, Vinyl, Dr. Dre, Aftermath Entertainment, My Name Is, Horrorcore, Hip-Hop Vinyl, 2LP, Expanded Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Hip-Hop Cornerstones, The Aftermath Era, Grammy-Winning Albums, 90s Rap Classics, Collector's Edition Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Royce da 5'9\", 50 Cent, D12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Eminem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345150181693,"sku":"5526","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Eminem_-_The_Slim_Shady_LP_CD_cover.jpg?v=1770103598","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/the-slim-shady-lp-eminem","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}