Today (Nov. 24), Snoop Dogg teamed up with gamma. to unveil a special edition of his debut album, Doggystyle, in celebration of its 30th anniversary. Fans can stream the updated release or purchase a black or clear vinyl containing 14 choice cuts from the original, including the Dr. Dre-produced “Gz Up, H**s Down,” which was absent from later copies of the LP due to issues with clearing an Isaac Hayes sample. There are also other color variants available at Walmart and Amazon.
“This month marks 30 years since the release of my debut album, Doggystyle, [and] I’m so blessed to still be here doin’ my thing,” Snoop said in a press release. “For the anniversary, I’m excited to release the album including the full OG tracklist from 1993. Thank you to all my loved ones and fans for riding with me all these years, and I look forward to the next 30. Love y’all!”
Larry Jackson, the co-founder and CEO of gamma., added, “The release of Doggystyle in 1993 was arguably the biggest debut album of all-time for any artist ever in hip hop. On a personal level, it’s also near and dear to me as it’s the first album that I ever purchased. It had a profound impact on me, and it had an even greater impact on the landscape of rap music globally. Its influence on the subsequent debut albums and careers of so many is unmistakable, and it certainly deserves to be celebrated on the 30th anniversary of its release. Very proud to partner with Snoop on the Death Row catalog and the re-release of this seminal classic.”
When it first arrived, Doggystyle debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 806,000 units sold and has sold more than 11 million copies worldwide to date. It’s also certified four times platinum in the United States.