N.W.A. — Straight Outta Compton (20th Anniversary Edition)

Included in the Evolution of Explicit Music Collection, N.W.A.'s *Straight Outta Compton* represents one of the most important and controversial albums in the history of explicit music.

When the album was released in 1988, it sparked outrage from parents groups, politicians, law enforcement and the media. Yet despite receiving virtually no traditional radio airplay, it became a multi-platinum success and helped change the direction of hip hop forever.

For many music fans, *Straight Outta Compton* wasn't just an album. It was a symbol of rebellion. The Parental Advisory sticker didn't discourage young listeners from seeking it out — it often had the opposite effect.

More than three decades later, the album remains one of the defining examples of a time when explicit music genuinely felt dangerous, making it a cornerstone of the Evolution of Explicit Music Collection and this week's Dad's Music Muse article, "When Explicit Stopped Feeling Dangerous."

• Label: Ruthless Records 
• Released: 2007
• Country: US
• Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered, 180 Gram
• Media Condition: Mint (M)
• Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
• Barcode: 5 099951 123918
• Notes: repressed on 180 gram vinyl