MADLIB
WLIB AM: KING OF THE WIGFLIP - LP

UPC: 198588759264
Label: BBE
Format: LP
Release Date: July 11, 2025
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Madlib’s WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip Returns on Double Vinyl via BBE Music

BBE Music is thrilled to announce the long-awaited rerelease of WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip, the final installment in the legendary Beat Generation series from none other than Madlib. Originally released in 2008, this masterful collage of dusty loops, raw beats, and left-field soundscapes remains a high-water mark in the Stones Throw producer’s sprawling discography. Now, for the first time in years, fans can experience the album in all its analog glory with this deluxe double vinyl edition, carefully remastered to preserve Madlib’s signature warmth and grit.

A tribute to pirate radio culture and late-night airwaves, WLIB AM weaves together a rich tapestry of hip-hop, jazz, and soul, featuring an all-star cast of collaborators, including Talib Kweli, Guilty Simpson, MED, and Oh No. Each track showcases Madlib’s uncanny ability to blur the lines between genres, effortlessly flipping obscure samples into hypnotic, off-kilter rhythms. From the hypnotic bounce of “Blow the Horns on ‘Em” to the smoked-out groove of “The Plan Pt. 1,” this is Madlib at his most playful, unpredictable, and inspired.

This special double vinyl edition, released exclusively via BBE Music, brings one of the Beat Generation series’ most celebrated albums back into circulation for crate-diggers and collectors alike. With original artwork and a high-quality pressing, this rerelease is a must-have for Madlib aficionados and vinyl lovers who appreciate raw, unfiltered beat craftsmanship. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of hip-hop history—WLIB AM: King of the Wigflip is back and sounding better than ever.
– First Vinyl Pressing in Years – Fully Remastered
This deluxe double vinyl edition has been expertly remastered, preserving Madlib’s trademark dusty warmth and lo-fi crunch. It’s the perfect analog experience for those who live for deep grooves and needle-drop nostalgia.

– Pirate Radio Nostalgia
A sonic homage to late-night pirate radio, WLIB AM fuses jazz, soul, and raw hip-hop with Madlib’s signature collage style — featuring collaborations with Talib Kweli, Guilty Simpson, MED, and Oh No. It’s an essential time capsule for beatheads and audio archaeologists.

– Original Artwork & High-Quality Pressing
Pressed with collectors in mind, this reissue includes the original cover art and high-fidelity vinyl — a must-have for those who value both sound and shelf appeal.

TRACK LIST:

Disc 1

1. The New Resident
2. Blow The Horns On 'Em
3. The Plan Pt. 1
4. Tension
5. Gamble On Ya Boy
6. The Ox (805)
7. All Virtue
8. Blinfold Test #10 (He Don't Play)
9. The Thang-Thang
10. Heat
11. Smoke Break
12. The Plan (Reprise)

Disc 2

1. Life
2. Parklight
3. Yo Yo Affair Pt. 1 & 2
4. I Want It Back
5. Disco Dance
6. What It Do
7. Take That Money
8. Drinks Up!
9. The Way That I Live
10. Ratrace
11. Go!
12. Stop