{"product_id":"grandmaster-flash-and-the-furious-five-the-message-lp-091726-den00000598","title":"Grandmaster Flash \u0026 The Furious Five - The Message - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sugar Hill Records, Sterling Sound, Sugar Hill Records, Sugar Hill Records, Sugar Hill Music Publishing Ltd., Julio-Brian Music, Metered Music, Inc., Jabete Music Co. Inc., G. W. M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SH 268\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrandmaster Flash And The Furious Five’s The Message stands out as a powerful statement in early hip-hop, blending socially conscious lyrics with innovative production from Duke Bootee, Clifton “Jiggs” Chase, and Sylvia Robinson. The title track, \"The Message,\" remains a defining moment, addressing urban struggles with a directness that still resonates. Alongside tracks like \"She's Fresh\" and \"Scorpio,\" the album offers a focused listening experience that moves beyond party anthems to something more reflective and urgent. It’s a record that helped shape how hip-hop could speak to real-life issues without losing its streetwise edge. This 1982 pressing presents the album on vinyl with a clarity that suits its detailed beats and storytelling. The vinyl shows a glossy surface with only minor, light paper scuffs typical for its age, so you can expect clean playback without much distraction. Given the era’s production techniques and the compact ensemble behind the scenes, this record holds a distinct place in any collection looking to trace hip-hop’s early years. If you’re after a record that’s both a historical marker and a vivid musical statement, this pressing wears its age well without slipping into nostalgia—proof that sometimes the message is all you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrandmaster Flash And The Furious Five - The Message\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's Fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's Nasty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScorpio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt's A Shame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreamin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Message\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gYMkEMCHtJ4\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/4dEczweFPXeLMMVD1zIdi7\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG+ \/ 1982","offer_id":54415188984124,"sku":"DEN00000598","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NS01NDY3LmpwZWc.jpg?v=1789668630","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/grandmaster-flash-and-the-furious-five-the-message-lp-091726-den00000598","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}