Playboi Carti's Whole Lotta Red is back in a special edition pressing to celebrate its fifth anniversary, and we've got it for you on Complex.
Released on Christmas Day 2020, Whole Lotta Red arrived as one of the most anticipated and polarizing albums in recent hip-hop history. The project marked a radical departure from Carti's earlier sound, leaning into aggressive punk-inspired production and his signature baby voice delivery across 24 tracks. Songs like "Stop Breathing," "Sky," and "New Tank" became instant fan favorites, while features from Ye on "Go2DaMoon" and Kid Cudi on "M3tamorphosis" added to the album's cultural weight.
The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Over time, Whole Lotta Red has been recognized as a defining moment in the evolution of rage rap and underground hip-hop's influence on mainstream music. The vampire aesthetic and experimental production choices pushed boundaries in ways that continue to influence artists today.
Where to buy Whole Lotta Red 5-Year Anniversary Vinyl
The Whole Lotta Red anniversary edition is pressed on white opaque vinyl across two LPs and features all 24 tracks from the original release. If you're ready to add this milestone album to your collection, shop Playboi Carti on Complex.