Nightmares On Wax - Smokers Delight

As a cornerstone of the N.O.W. Is The Time campaign, Warp Records presents the double gatefold vinyl repress of the era-defining 1995 masterpiece, Smokers Delight. If A Word of Science introduced George Evelyn to the world, Smokers Delight was the album that moved him into the pantheon of electronic music. Released at the height of the 90s downtempo explosion, the record famously carried the defiant label: "THIS IS NOT TRIP HOP." Instead, it was—and remains—a masterclass in "herbalized" instrumental hip-hop, blending deep dub basslines, soulful jazz samples, and sun-drenched Latin percussion.

From the cinematic, string-laden swell of the opener "Nights Introlude" to the rolling groove of "Gambia Via Vagator Beach," Smokers Delight is a journey through the "blissed-out afterglow" of the rave era. Evelyn’s ability to weave live instrumentation with perfectly excavated samples created a sound that was both "quaint" and advanced, influencing everything from DJ Shadow to the lo-fi beats of today. This 25th Anniversary Edition captures the album’s massive, linear flow across four sides of vinyl, preserving the warm, floor-shaking low end that has made it a permanent rotation staple for over three decades.

Housed in a luxurious double gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves, this reissue also includes a download card for the full audio—including the "Sonic Buds" bonus tracks, featuring a live rendition from Chicago and a rare funk mix. Whether you’re a long-time "smoker" or a newcomer to the Warp back-catalogue, this is the essential document of a producer at the absolute height of his creative fearlessness.