🔥 Factory sealed original 1996 U.S. pressing of Cypress Hill – “Illusions” — the second single from their platinum album III (Temples of Boom).
Pressed on Ruffhouse / Columbia (44 78223), this copy is still sealed in shrink with its original hype sticker intact, promoting remixes by Q-Tip and DJ Muggs.
Artist: Cypress Hill
Title: Illusions
Label: Ruffhouse Records / Columbia
Cat#: 44 78223
Year: 1996
Country: USA
Format: 12” Vinyl – Factory Sealed
Tracks:
Side 1:
LP Version Radio Edit
LP Version Instrumental
Q-Tip Remix Radio Edit
Q-Tip Remix Instrumental
Side 2:
Muggs Remix Radio Edit
Muggs Remix Instrumental
Killafornia (LP Version)
Killafornia (Instrumental)
Vinyl: Mint (sealed, never opened)
Sleeve: Near Mint (in shrink, minimal storage wear)
Stickers: Original “Remixes from Q-Tip & Muggs” hype sticker + Japanese import price tag (¥910)
Produced by DJ Muggs for Soul Assassins, with remix contributions from Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest) — Illusions captured Cypress Hill at their trippiest and darkest.
The combination of sealed condition, hype sticker, and import label makes this a premium collector’s copy.
💬 Hard to find sealed — an iconic mid-90s Ruffhouse release featuring Q-Tip & Muggs at their best.
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