Madlib

Madlib Vinyl Records & Official Albums Collection

Discover the definitive vinyl collection of Madlib. Shop official Blue Note Records/Universal Music releases, audiophile-grade 180g reissues, and essential beat-tapes from one of hip-hop’s most prolific and elusive genius producers.

Known under countless aliases—the Beat Konducta, Quasimoto, Yesterdays New Quintet, and the Loop Digga—Otis Jackson Jr., better known as Madlib, is a one-man musical ecosystem. Armed with an SP-303 sampler and a seemingly infinite record collection, he has redefined the boundaries of underground hip-hop, spiritual jazz, and instrumental beat-making. From his foundational work on Stones Throw Records to his legendary collaborations with MF DOOM, J Dilla, and Freddie Gibbs, his catalog is a crate-digger's ultimate dream. Explore our curated selection of Madlib records and experience his dusty, sample-heavy genius exactly as it was meant to be heard—on warm, crackling analog vinyl.

The Evolution of the Beat Konducta

Madlib’s discography is sprawling, eccentric, and absolutely essential for any serious vinyl collector. His ability to flip obscure jazz, soul, Brazilian, and international funk records into hypnotic hip-hop loops has made him the producer of choice for underground purists and mainstream icons alike.

Whether you are seeking out his iconic jazz interpretations or his greatest collaborative masterpieces, our online storefront features the essential milestones of his historic catalog:

  • Shades of Blue: Madlib Invades Blue Note (2003): The ultimate collision of hip-hop and jazz history. Given unprecedented access to the legendary Blue Note Records vault, Madlib remixed and reinterpreted classic tracks from Donald Byrd, Horace Silver, and Bobby Hutcherson. (Look out for the acclaimed Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series 180g 2LP reissues!)

  • The Quasimoto Era: Experience the brilliant, helium-voiced alter-ego of Lord Quas on seminal, psychedelic hip-hop classics like The Unseen (2000), an absolute staple of the Los Angeles underground scene.

  • Madvillainy (2004) & Jaylib (2003): The untouchable collaborative holy grails. His mind-bending team-up with the late MF DOOM as Madvillain, and his partnership with the legendary J Dilla (Champion Sound), stand as mandatory listening for any hip-hop head.

  • The Freddie Gibbs Collaborations: His cinematic, hard-hitting modern triumphs. Records like Piñata (2014) and Bandana (2019) proved that his dusty, soulful production provides the perfect backdrop for gritty, rapid-fire lyricism.

  • Sound Ancestors (2021) & Beyond: His critically acclaimed instrumental solo work. Arranged by electronic visionary Four Tet, this album showcases Madlib's ongoing evolution as a global sound archaeologist.

Why Collect Madlib on Vinyl?

Madlib’s music is inherently tied to the physical medium. As the ultimate vinyl crate-digger, his tracks are built upon the warm crackle, tape hiss, and analog grit of the obscure 1970s records he samples. Digital formats often artificially clean up the deliberate, lo-fi textures of his vintage samplers, stripping away the organic magic of the original studio sessions.

On vinyl, you are hearing Madlib's music in its native language. The analog format brings out the deep, heavy basslines, the rich acoustic resonance of his Yesterdays New Quintet jazz instrumentation, and the raw, unpolished punch of his drum loops.

Our official Universal Music / Blue Note storefront offers meticulously pressed vinyl, including audiophile-grade 180g heavyweight pressings cut directly from the original master tapes. Featuring beautifully restored artwork from iconic designers like Jeff Jank, these records are essential, tactile pieces of hip-hop history.

Shop the official collection today, drop the needle, and step into the brilliant mind of Madlib.