This Is an EP Release is the first extended play by American hip hop group Digital Underground.

It was certified gold on March 18, 1991 by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling 500,000 units.

Both "Same Song" and "Tie the Knot" off of the EP were included in the soundtrack to 1991 comedy horror film Valkenvania.

The album marks the expansion of the group with the debuts of 2Pac and Big Money Odis.

"Tie the Knot" contained jazz-influenced piano tracks and a comedic interpretation of "Bridal Chorus".