{"product_id":"tracy-chapman-self-titled-original-vinyl","title":"Tracy Chapman - Self Titled Original Vinyl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e17cbe29-19d5-4ff2-b9c9-89a54e109a94\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"11\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracy Chapman\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"51\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"37\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tracy Chapman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"79\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elektra Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EKT 44\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"123\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eOriginal Release Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"191\"\u003ePressing Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1988 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"230\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"251\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"264\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rmw5tv\" data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"758\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"282\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eTracy Chapman\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eFeaturing timeless classics including \u003cstrong data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eFast Car\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"812\" data-end=\"842\"\u003eTalkin' 'Bout A Revolution\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eBaby Can I Hold You\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"889\"\u003eAcross The Lines\u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"910\"\u003eFor My Lover\u003c\/strong\u003e, this landmark debut remains one of the best-selling and most influential singer-songwriter albums of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1028\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"zo24gx\" data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1047\"\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eOriginal 1988 UK Elektra Records pressing, catalogue number \u003cstrong data-start=\"1109\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eEKT 44\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1373\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1zdcfc\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tzxa3\" data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003eTalkin' 'Bout A Revolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gikr5k\" data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eFast Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14jvij7\" data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1468\"\u003eAcross The Lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"okcaaz\" data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eBehind The Wall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w3r9cp\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003eBaby 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data-section-id=\"1w9mp4g\" data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"od3u4g\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eOriginal 1988 UK pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19e1rg6\" data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eElektra Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sdndu0\" data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eCatalogue Number: EKT 44\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1roaw9a\" data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eOriginal lyric inner sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12scr58\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"28hddw\" data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003eProduced by David Kershenbaum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1x7flrz\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1827\"\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong 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Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2277\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2461\"\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. 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