Erykah Badu – Baduizm (Reissue) [180g 2xLP Vinyl]

Erykah Badu – Baduizm (Reissue) [180g 2xLP Vinyl]

Format: 2xLP Vinyl (180g Heavyweight, Gatefold Sleeve)
Catalogue Number: 602557 018066
Released: 25 November 2016 (EU Reissue of 1997 Original)
Genre: Neo Soul / Contemporary R&B / Soul
Label: UMC / Motown / Universal Music Group

Description
Baduizm is the genre-defining debut from Erykah Badu — a lush fusion of soul, jazz, and hip hop that introduced the world to neo-soul’s reigning queen. This gatefold 2xLP reissue is pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, preserving the album’s warm analog textures and spiritual groove. With standout tracks like “On & On,” “Appletree,” “Next Lifetime,” and “Otherside of the Game,” Badu’s poetic lyricism and velvet vocals create a timeless listening experience rooted in Afrocentric pride and emotional depth.

Artist Overview
Erykah Badu’s arrival with Baduizm reshaped R&B — blending conscious lyrics, organic instrumentation, and a mystical persona that drew comparisons to Billie Holiday and Lauryn Hill. Her influence helped birth the neo-soul movement, inspiring artists like Jill Scott, D’Angelo, and Solange. This debut remains a cornerstone of modern soul, celebrated for its authenticity and innovation.

Track Listing
Side A
A1. Rimshot (Intro) – 1:56
A2. On & On – 3:46
A3. Appletree – 4:25
A4. Otherside Of The Game – 6:36

Side B
B1. Sometimes (Mix #9) – 0:45
B2. Next Lifetime – 6:27
B3. Afro (Freestyle Skit) – 2:26
B4. Certainly – 4:27

Side C
C1. 4 Leaf Clover – 4:34
C2. No Love – 5:08
C3. Drama – 6:02

Side D
D1. Sometimes... – 4:08
D2. Certainly (Flipped It) – 5:27
D3. Rimshot (Outro) – 2:19