Artist: Tracy Chapman
Title: Tracy Chapman
Label: Elektra Records
Catalogue Number: EKT 44
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1988
Pressing Year: 1988 UK Original Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Description
Tracy Chapman is the remarkable self-titled debut album from acclaimed American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in 1988. Combining heartfelt songwriting with stripped-back acoustic arrangements, the album became an international success, earning multiple Grammy Awards and establishing Chapman as one of the defining voices of her generation. Her powerful lyrics explore themes of social justice, love, poverty and hope, delivered with honesty and emotional depth.
Featuring timeless classics including Fast Car, Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution, Baby Can I Hold You, Across The Linesand For My Lover, this landmark debut remains one of the best-selling and most influential singer-songwriter albums of the 1980s.
Pressing Notes
Original 1988 UK Elektra Records pressing, catalogue number EKT 44. Issued in a picture sleeve complete with the original printed lyric inner sleeve, early UK pressings are renowned for their warm analogue sound and excellent pressing quality. Original copies remain highly desirable amongst collectors and fans alike.
Track Listing
Side One
- Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution
- Fast Car
- Across The Lines
- Behind The Wall
- Baby Can I Hold You
Side Two
- Mountains O' Things
- She's Got Her Ticket
- Why?
- For My Lover
- If Not Now...
- For You
Additional Information
- Original 1988 UK pressing
- Elektra Records
- Catalogue Number: EKT 44
- Original lyric inner sleeve
- 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
- Produced by David Kershenbaum
- Features Fast Car
- Includes Talkin' 'Bout A Revolution
- Features Baby Can I Hold You
- Grammy Award-winning debut album
- Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition
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Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
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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
All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.
