In 1996, a strange, subversive force emerged from the depths of underground hip-hop. It was Dr. Octagonecologyst, a mind-bending concept album from Kool Keith, the visionary lyricist behind Ultramagnetic MCs. As his alter ego Dr. Octagon—a homicidal, extraterrestrial, time-traveling gynecologist—Keith delivered a wildly imaginative record that defied hip-hop conventions and carved out a unique space in the genre’s history.
Now, Dr. Octagonecologyst is getting the deluxe treatment it deserves with an exclusive collector’s edition from Interscope Vinyl Collective (IVC). Limited to just 3,000 individually numbered copies, this 2-LP reissue celebrates the album’s enduring legacy while offering fans a stunning new way to experience its sonic and visual artistry.
A Genre-Defying Masterpiece
Kool Keith’s surreal lyricism tackled themes of medicine, space travel, and human absurdity with sharp wit and psychedelic flair, creating a record that felt like a fever dream. His words were brought to life by producer Dan the Automator, who laced the album with moody, trip-hop-inspired beats that remain groundbreaking to this day. DJ Q-Bert added his signature turntablism, layering intricate scratches and rhythms that elevated the project into a symphonic hip-hop odyssey.
Tracks like “Earth People” and “Blue Flowers” became underground anthems, blending Boom Bap beats with eerie, cinematic textures. Whether delving into the grotesque humor of “Halfsharkalligatorhalfman” or the propulsive groove of “Bear Witness,” Dr. Octagonecologyst was unlike anything else in hip-hop—or music, period.
The Collector’s Edition
The new IVC edition pulls out all the stops, presenting Dr. Octagonecologyst with a level of craftsmanship befitting its cult status. Highlights include:
- A stunning gatefold jacket with a matte finish and embossed Dr. Octagon image, accented by a red foil logo.
- Two vinyl discs pressed on opaque bone with red and black splatter, making each record a work of art.
- Remastered audio, bringing the album’s rich textures into sharper focus.
- Four bonus remixes, including “Blue Flowers (Prince Paul’s ‘So Beautiful’ Mix)” and “Bear Witness (Automator’s 2 Turntables And A Razor Blade Re-Edit).”
- A limited edition turntable slipmat featuring Pushead’s iconic cover art.
2LP IVC Collector’s Edition
* Gatefold jacket for the first time
* Matte finish album jacket
* Embossed Dr. Octagon image with red foil artist logo
* Disc 1: Opaque Bone with Red Splatter
* Disc 2: Opaque Bone with Black Splatter
* Remastered audio
* Individually numbered
* One-time pressing of 3,000
* Printed sleeves
* Includes bonus remixes:
* Bear Witness (Automator’s 2 Turntables And A Razor Blade Re-Edit) 6:46
* Blue Flowers (Automator Remix) 5:22
* 3000 (Automator 1,2 Remix) 3:24
* Blue Flowers (Prince Paul’s ‘So Beautiful’ Mix) 4:04
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“Dr. Octagonecologyst’s afterlife is nearly as weird as its conception and its essence. Seemingly destined for cult status, it instead spread like wildfire, becoming an indie-rap essential…”
– Pitchfork
Side 1
1. Intro [1:15]
2. 3000 [3:20]
3. I Got to Tell You (A Visit to the Doctor) [0:48]
4. Earth People [4:58]
5. No Awareness [4:24]
6. Technical Difficulties [2:57]
Side 2
1. General Hospital (Another Visit to the Doctor) [0:26]
2. Blue Flowers [3:17]
3. A Visit to the Gynecologyst [2:20]
4. Bear Witness (Q-Bert’s Story) [3:00]
5. Dr. Octagon [4:37]
6. Girl Let Me Touch You [3:40]
7. I’m Destructive [3:26]
Side A
1. Wild and Crazy [4:28]
2. Real Raw [5:36]
3. Waiting List (DJ Shadow/Automator Remix) [5:07]
4. Bear Witness (Automator’s 2 Turntables and a Razor Blade Re-Edit) [6:46] Bonus Track
Side B
1. Elective Surgery (Yet Another Visit to the Doctor) [0:52]
2. Halfsharkalligatorhalfman [4:28]
3. Blue Flowers (Automator Remix) [5:22] Bonus Track
4. 3000 (Automator 1,2 Remix) [3:24] Bonus Track
5. 1977 [2:24]
6. Blue Flowers (Prince Paul’s ‘So Beautiful’ Mix) [4:04] Bonus Track
NOTE: Some master recordings on this album contain occasional vinyl “pops” which are intentional and add to its overall sonic aesthetic.
