Jay-Z - Volume 1: In My Lifetime (2LP Vinyl)

Released in 1997, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 is Jay-Z’s third studio album and a pivotal moment in his evolution from street chronicler to mainstream force. The record blends glossy late-90s production with sharp lyricism, balancing hustler narratives, introspection and radio-ready ambition.

Tracks such as “Sunshine”, “The City Is Mine”, “Where I’m From” and “Lucky Me” showcase Jay-Z navigating commercial expectations while maintaining credibility, with standout moments that hint at the creative heights he would soon reach. While often debated within his catalogue, the album has grown in appreciation for its honesty, atmosphere and transitional significance.

Pressed across two vinyl LPs, this edition spreads the album over four sides for improved dynamics and clarity. Supplied brand new and sealed, it’s an essential pickup for hip hop collectors and fans tracing Jay-Z’s rise through the late-90s golden era.

Available now from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: Jay-Z
• Album: In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
• Format: 2LP Vinyl
• Genre: Hip Hop
• Release Type: Studio album
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

Track List:

A1        Intro / A Million And One Questions / Rhyme No More 3:21
A2        The City Is Mine 4:02
A3        I Know What Girls Like 4:50
B1        Imaginary Player 3:57
B2        Streets Is Watching 3:58
B3        Friend Or Foe '98 2:09
B4        Lucky Me 5:00
C1        (Always Be My) Sunshine 4:43
C2        Who You Wit II 4:29
C3        Face Off 3:31
D1        Real Niggaz 5:07
D2        Rap Game/Crack Game 2:40
D3        Where I'm From 4:26
D4        You Must Love Me 5:47