Kendrick Lamar – To Pimp A Butterfly

I don't know if I have yet another variant.
Side A: E1/C
Side B: E2/D
Side C: E3/C
Side D: E4/E

Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly is nothing short of a masterpiece. A sonic and lyrical journey, this album transcends the genre of hip-hop, blending jazz, funk, soul, and experimental sounds into something uniquely profound. From the very first track, Wesley’s Theory, it’s clear that Lamar has crafted a concept album that addresses issues of race, identity, and social injustice in a way that feels urgent and necessary.

Lamar’s storytelling prowess is on full display, intertwining personal reflection with a powerful critique of American culture. King Kunta stands out as an anthem of empowerment, while tracks like Alright have become rallying cries for resistance. Yet, it’s the subtlety and depth in songs like Complexion (A Zulu Love) and These Walls that reveal the true brilliance of the album. Each track offers layers of meaning that demand repeat listens, rewarding listeners with new insights each time.

The production is equally ambitious, with a team of musical innovators—Thundercat, Flying Lotus, and Kamasi Washington—helping Lamar push boundaries while keeping the heart of the album grounded in a rich tradition of Black music. The incorporation of live instrumentation, spoken word, and soundscapes creates a truly immersive experience.

Hilarious that they have just announced a 10th anniversary with an uninspired cover image, identical track list and probably flimsier and cheaper paper cover, which costs more than this 🙄 Love Kendrick’s music but his last two vinyl campaigns have been overpriced garbage while his record company still sells this!

Runouts on mine match this closer than any other listing on here although they’re not exact. Weighed the actual records too 1 was 190g one was 186g for anyone curios.

blown away at how much this sounds on vinyl, a completely different listening experience than mp3, cd or stream, highly recommend this one , this was ment for vinyl

10th anniversary vinyl variants coming soon. So far I've found 4 different color variants all with alternate covers. Standard Black, Translucent Galaxy, Graphite, and Metallic Blends. If anyone finds any more colored variants please reply with a link 🙏

Standard Black: https://shop.my-gnx.com/collections/music/products/to-pimp-a-butterfly-exclusive-180g-vinyl-10-year-anniversary-edition-alternate-artwork
Translucent Galaxy: https://shop.my-gnx.com/products/to-pimp-a-butterfly-exclusive-translucent-vinyl-10-year-anniversary-edition-alternate-artwork
Graphite: https://www.target.com/p/kendrick-lamar-to-pimp-a-butterfly-10-year-anniversary-edition-target-exclusive-2vinyl/-/A-94665011
Metallic Blends: https://www.roughtrade.com/en-us/product/kendrick-lamar/to-pimp-a-butterfly-10-year-anniversary-edition#51454357307723

Easily worth the 15$. Peak. Please enter atleast 5 more.

One of the best albums ever and I'm glad I have a copy that does it justice!

Insane piece of artwork let alone music. Thundercat doing his thing throughout the entire record. really good

Possibly the greatest rap album to ever come out. Greatly mixes rap with jazzy beats. Terrific storytelling and influence.