Hip-hop doesn’t stand still, and neither does LL COOL J. Four decades after reshaping the sound of rap, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Kennedy Center Honoree, NAACP Image Award winner, and two-time Grammy® Award-winning icon LL COOL J brings two of his most celebrated albums back to vinyl: All World: Greatest Hits and Phenomenon, out April 11 via Def Jam/ UMe.
This isn’t just a reissue—it’s a reintroduction. As hip-hop marks its 50th anniversary and LL celebrates 40 years since his debut, these releases reaffirm his unmatched impact while giving fans a fresh way to engage with the music that shaped the culture.
Pre-order the Vinyl HERE.
Both albums will be available as limited-edition color variant 2LP pressings and standard black 2LP pressings, allowing fans to own a piece of history while celebrating LL COOL J’s ongoing influence.Check out the full tracklisting for each record below.
For the first time ever, LL COOL J unveils a brand-new music video for his 1985 anthem “Rock The Bells,” directed by Gregory Brunkalla. Shot in striking black-and-white, the video pulses with the energy of modern-day New York, where subway riders, riverside crowds, and street cyphers rap along, keeping the fire of LL’s breakout era burning.
“Rock The Bells” isn’t just a classic—it’s energy in motion, fueling the next wave of artists and fans who carry hip-hop forward.
Watch HERE.
Released on November 5, 1996, All World: Greatest Hits brings together LL COOL J’s era-defining anthems, including “Rock The Bells,” “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Going Back To Cali,” “Around The Way Girl,” and “I Need Love”
Phenomenon released on October 14, 1997, showcased LL COOL J’s ability to reinvent hip-hop storytelling with tracks like “Phenomenon,” “Candy” [feat. Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant, “4, 3, 2, 1” [feat. Canibus, DMX, Master P, Method Man & Redman], and “Hot, Hot, Hot.”
These releases aren’t just about the past—they’re a testament to how LL’s music continues to connect, inspire, and move the culture forward.
All World: Greatest Hits Tracklisting1. I Can’t Live Without My Radio2. Rock the Bells3. I’m Bad4. I Need Love5. Going Back to Cali6. Jack the Ripper7. Jingling Baby (Remixed But Still Jingling)8. Big Ole Butt9. The Boomin’ System10. Around the Way Girl11. Mama Said Knock You Out12. Back Seat13. I Need a Beat14. Doin It15. Loungin (Who Do Ya Luv) [feat. Total]16. Hey Lover [feat. Boyz II Men]
Phenomenon Tracklisting1. Phenomenon2. Candy [Ricky Bell & Ralph Tresvant]3. Starsky & Hitch [feat. Busta Rhymes]4. Another Dollar5. Nobody Can Freak You6. Hot, Hot Hot7. 4, 3, 2, 1 [feat. Canibus, DMX, Master P, & Method Man & Redman]8. Wanna Get Paid [feat. The Lost Boyz]9. Father10. Don’t Be Late, Don’t Come Too Soon [feat. Tamia]
