1. General Information Artist: 2Pac (Tupac Shakur) Title: Greatest Hits Label: Death Row Records / Interscope Records / Amaru Entertainment Format: 4 x Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold Release Year: 1998 Country: US Catalog Number: INT4-90301 Barcode: 606949030117 2. Description Originally released on November 24, 1998, this monumental 4LP set is the definitive posthumous collection of Tupac Shakur's career. It features 21 of his most iconic tracks alongside 4 previously unreleased songs that became instant classics: "God Bless the Dead," "Unconditional Love," "Troublesome '96," and the Grammy-nominated "Changes." The album also includes the original mix of "California Love," which made its first proper album appearance here. This compilation is not just a best-seller; it is certified Diamond by the RIAA, making it the best-selling rap compilation of all time and a cornerstone of hip-hop history. 3. Condition Vinyl Condition: Mint (M) - New, Factory Sealed. Cover Condition: Mint (M) - The gatefold jacket is perfectly preserved under the original shrinkwrap. No corner dings or seam splits visible. 4. Notes for Collectors THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1998 FIRST EDITION. Unlike later 20th-anniversary reissues or modern 180g reprints, this specific US pressing (INT4-90301) carries the authentic 1990s mastering and the original distribution credits (Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.). Finding a true 1st edition in factory-sealed condition is increasingly difficult, as most copies on the market are the 2018 or 2024 re-releases. This is a investment-grade piece for any serious hip-hop archivist. 5. Matrix / Labels Labels: Feature the classic Death Row, Interscope, and Amaru Entertainment logos. Distribution: Manufactured and distributed in the United States by Universal Music & Video Distribution, Inc.