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Tracy Chapman - Self Titled First Press Vinyl

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Description

Artist: Tracy Chapman

Title: Tracy Chapman

Label: Elektra Records

Catalogue Number: EKT 44 / 960 774-1

Country: United Kingdom / Europe

Original Release Year: 1988

Pressing Year: 1988

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Tracy Chapman is the acclaimed self-titled debut album from American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, originally released in 1988.

The album established Chapman as one of the most distinctive singer-songwriters of her generation, combining folk, rock and soul influences with deeply personal and socially conscious songwriting. It features some of her most enduring songs, including the iconic “Fast Car,” “Talkin' Bout A Revolution” and “Baby Can I Hold You.”

This is the original 1988 UK/European first pressing, issued on Elektra Records with catalogue number EKT 44 / 960 774-1. The record was manufactured in Germany for the UK and European market and comes with the original printed lyric inner sleeve.

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve(s): Very Good Plus (VG+)

Pressing Notes

Original 1988 UK/European first pressing, manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf.

Catalogue EKT 44 / 960 774-1, with the original printed lyric inner sleeve.

Track Listing

Side One

  1. Talkin' Bout A Revolution

  2. Fast Car

  3. Across The Lines

  4. Behind The Wall

  5. Baby Can I Hold You

Side Two

  1. Mountains O' Things

  2. She's Got Her Ticket

  3. Why?

  4. For My Lover

  5. If Not Now...

  6. For You

Genre: Folk Rock / Singer-Songwriter

Year: 1988

Country of Manufacture: Germany

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