As far as we can tell, this official reissue has identical specs to the 2008 release: Kaws artwork, inserts, triple gatefold, double vinyl and bonus CD. With the original pressing going for anywhere from $50-200, you either love or hate this reissue. Now all we need is the Graduation reissue. Here's our original Lab review from 2008:
What's so compelling about Kanye West that makes everyone clamor for anything new the man drops? Four albums deep and I'm still not quite sure - but I do know that if you told me about some other rando artist who whipped up an album in a month using mainly Auto-Tune and a TR-808, I probably wouldn't care this much. With , it's kinda fascinating. Personality aside, the thumping lead single "Love Lockdown" and follow-up "Heartless" are just solid joints by any standards. It's also crazy to hear 's young gun on the come-up as newly inked G.O.O.D. recruit hops on "Welcome To Heartbreak" and the breezy "Paranoid." The album isn't concerned with guest spots or the usual Kanye chipmunk breaks, but turns in a quick verse on "Amazing," and "Bad News" features a sample of 's "See Line Woman."
- black double vinyl pressing
- housed in full color triple panel gatefold sleeve
- includes CD, double sided foldout poster printed lyric insert
- music label: Roc-A-Fella Records 2020
