Jay-Z – The Dynasty Roc La Familia 2000 Roc-A-Fella Records – 314 548 203-1

Jay-Z – The Dynasty Roc La Familia 2000 OG Gatefold
Roc-A-Fella Records – 314 548 203-1

**OG US 2000 PRESSING**
 

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG++
Inner Sleeve: VG++
Record: VG++
Roc-A-Fella Records – 314 548 203-1
We conservatively grade our records.

Jay-Z – The Dynasty: Roc La Familia (2000) | OG US First Press | Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam – 314 548 203-1

Collector Summary

Original 2000 US first press of Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia, released on Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam with catalog 314 548 203-1. Early-2000s hip-hop vinyl was produced in very limited quantities due to the peak of the CD era, making true first-press copies of this album highly collectible. A must-own piece for Jay-Z, Roc-A-Fella, and 2000s hip-hop collectors.

Key Features

• 2000 Original US First Press

• Roc-A-Fella Records / Def Jam – 314 548 203-1

• Early-2000s short-run vinyl issue

• Classic Roc-A-Fella label layout and 2000 Def Jam packaging

• Highly collectible Jay-Z LP from the prime Roc-A-Fella era

• Pre-Universal/Island/UMe repress era

Description

Released in 2000, The Dynasty: Roc La Familia showcased Jay-Z at the height of his early career, alongside the rising Roc-A-Fella roster and production from Just Blaze, Kanye West, Bink!, and The Neptunes. Although a commercial success, the album’s vinyl run was small, as the industry had moved heavily toward CD sales by 2000.

This 314 548 203-1 US first press is the authentic early-millennium Roc-A-Fella edition, known for its original mastering, label art, and pre-reissue packaging. Collectors increasingly prioritize these first-generation pressings for their accurate sound profile and historical importance within Jay-Z’s catalog.

With 2000-era hip-hop vinyl becoming one of the hottest segments of the collector market, OG pressings like this have become significantly harder to source in clean condition.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 2000 OG US Press)

• Catalog #: 314 548 203-1 (spine, labels, back cover)

• Original Roc-A-Fella Records center labels with 2000 Def Jam typography

• “Def Jam Recordings, a PolyGram Company” / early UMG-transition credits (varies by batch)

• US-printed jacket stock typical of 2000 Roc-A-Fella releases

• Pre-barcode redesign — correct era barcode formatting

• No “Island Def Jam,” “UMe,” “Reissue,” or “Remastered” marks

• Deadwax etchings consistent with early-2000s U.S. pressing plants

Great For

• Jay-Z collectors

• Roc-A-Fella / Def Jam archivists

• 2000s hip-hop vinyl collectors

• Fans seeking true OG pressings from the pre-streaming era

• Anyone building a serious East Coast rap collection

Searching for OG Jay-Z or early-2000s hip-hop vinyl? We got you.

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Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.