| Release Date | 07/08/2026 |
| Format | 2LP + 7"/ CD |
| Label | High Rise Records |
| Catalogue Number | L-HRR003/ CD-HRR003/ HRR003-CAS |
Large Professor's 1st Class is one of the most beloved and sought-after albums of the early 2000s New York underground — a record that never got the wide physical release it deserved. Originally issued in 2002 on Matador Records, the album showcases Extra P at his peak as both an MC and producer, with guest appearances from Nas, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, and Akinyele. For over two decades, original copies have been nearly impossible to find at a reasonable price. That changes now.
This first-ever reissue is essential for hip-hop heads and serious collectors alike.
Tracklist
Intro
'Bout That Time
Ultimate
Brand New
Stay Chisel (feat. Nas)
Akinyele
In The Sun (feat. Q-Tip)
Born To Ball
Kool
The Man
Large Pro
Alive In Stereo
Blaze Rhymez II
On (feat. Busta Rhymes)
Hip Hop
Radioactive