How The West Was One: 25th Anniversary (RSD 25)

This RSD edition 2XLP is pressed in an eye-catching purple, black, and grey smoke configuration, coined “Marbled Amethyst.”

Just in time for the 25th anniversary release of Cali Agents’ debut LP, How The West Was One, Coalmine Reissues, in partnership with Pockets Linted Entertainment, is pleased to announce this special edition reissue. This pressing marks just the second time the album has ever been repressed, over 21 years removed from the alternate cover edition circa 2003.

Released as a collaborative effort between West Coast lyricists Rasco and Planet Asia, the album follows the duo’s earlier solo efforts—Rasco’s debut LP, Time Waits for No Man (1998, Stones Throw), and Planet Asia’s self-titled debut the following year.

Standing at 16 tracks—including the bonus track, “Point Blank Range”—the album flawlessly complements each emcee’s rhyme styles. Rasco personifies the seasoned rap veteran, armed with a baritone flow and no-nonsense delivery, while Planet Asia embodies the battle-ready spitter, showcasing a rapid-fire technique. Combined with a diverse lineup of producers—including Madlib, Panik (Molemen), M-Boogie, Paul Nice, and more—the pair create an incredibly strong offering that has been embraced by underground rap connoisseurs since the dawn of the millennium.