*Digital Underground’s landmark debut album, “Sex Packets,” is back to mark its 35th anniversary, now available in a remastered and expanded edition.
The release, arriving via Tommy Boy Records, features classic tracks like “The Humpty Dance” and “Doowutchyalike,” alongside rare and previously unreleased material. Fans can enjoy the new edition on 2CD, 2LP vinyl, or through digital formats. Stream or purchase the project HERE.
Per the news release, the anniversary set includes a 180-gram light blue/black on clear splatter 2LP, 2CD, and digital editions. Bonus content features “A Tribute to the Early Days,” originally available only on cassette, the “Humpstramental Mix” of “The Humpty Dance,” the unreleased “Blue View,” and the full version of “Gutfest ‘89” on 2CD and digital formats. Digital buyers also get an exclusive Mini-Hump Radio Mix of “The Humpty Dance,” all of which can now be streamed or downloaded for the first time. Watch Money B unbox the 2LP version in the Instagram clip below.
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Physical editions come with a 12-page booklet containing never-before-seen photos and liner notes by Atron Gregory of TNT Records, who helped propel the group to fame. Gatefold packaging, designed by Lovepop, features a three-dimensional pop-up recording studio inspired by original artwork from Gregory “Shock G” Jacobs, created under the pseudonym “Rackadelic.” A new lyric video for album track “Freaks of the Industry” showcases Jacobs’ artwork and is streaming now. Watch the clip below.
Forged by the Bay Area’s laid-back vibe and Miami bass energy, Digital Underground blended P-Funk samples, live drums, and jazzy keyboards while introducing comical alter egos like MC Blowfish and Humpty Hump. “Sex Packets,” a concept album about “Genetic Suppression Relief Antidotes,” became a critical and commercial success upon its spring 1990 release. “Doowutchyalike” charted on Billboard’s Hot Rap Singles and Hot Dance Music charts, while “The Humpty Dance” reached No. 1 on Hot Rap Singles and No. 11 on the Hot 100. The album peaked at No. 24 on the Billboard 200 and No. 8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, earning platinum certification.
Digital Underground’s influence continues, spotlighting artists like Saafir and Tupac Shakur while Shock G’s production work with 2Pac, Prince, and Luniz endures as a testament to the group’s lasting impact on hip-hop.
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