Herbie Hancock - Future Shock Vinyl

Artist: Herbie Hancock

Title: Future Shock

Label: CBS

Catalogue Number: CBS 25540

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1983

Pressing Year: 1983 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Future Shock is Herbie Hancock's groundbreaking 1983 album that fused jazz, electro-funk, early hip-hop and electronic music into one of the defining releases of the decade. Produced by Herbie Hancock and Material (Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn), the album introduced turntablism to a mainstream audience and helped redefine the boundaries of jazz fusion. Powered by the worldwide hit Rockit, the album became Hancock's biggest commercial success and remains one of the most influential records of the 1980s.

Featuring Rockit, Future Shock, TFS, Earth Beat, Autodrive and Rough, the album is an essential addition to any jazz, electro or hip-hop collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1983 UK CBS pressing, catalogue number CBS 25540. Issued in a glossy picture sleeve complete with the original printed inner sleeve, this first UK edition is highly regarded for its dynamic analogue sound and has become increasingly sought after by collectors. The UK CBS pressing is considered one of the best European editions of this influential album.

Track Listing

Side One

Rockit
Future Shock
TFS

Side Two

Earth Beat
Autodrive
Rough
Additional Information
Original 1983 UK pressing
CBS label
Catalogue Number CBS 25540
Original printed inner sleeve
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Material and Herbie Hancock
Features Rockit
Includes Future Shock
Features Autodrive
Includes Earth Beat
Grammy Award-winning recording
Landmark electro-funk and jazz fusion album
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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