This censorship only drove demand. Bootleggers thrived, and the desire for the today is a direct echo of that 1988 underground trading culture. The Vinyl vs. The Digital Zip File Collectors face a specific problem. The original 1988 vinyl pressing of Life Is...Too Short is a masterpiece of album art (featuring Short in an alleyway with a gold rope chain). However, due to sample clearance issues (specifically the use of the "Funky Worm" synth line by Ohio Players), some digital re-releases have slightly altered mixes.
Thirty-five years later, this album still hits harder than most modern rap LPs. Have you found a quality copy of the Life Is...Too Short zip? Which track is your favorite—"City of Dope" or the title track? Let us know in the comments below.
If you search for the , prioritize reputable digital storefronts. Pay the $9.99. The bass needs to be crisp, the samples need to be clear, and the explicit lyrics need to be uncensored.
Release Date: 1988 Label: Jive/RCA Records Producer: Too Short


