{"product_id":"grandmaster-flash-and-the-furious-five-the-message-lp-102026-den00001403","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, Sweet Mountain Studios, Sugar Hill Records Ltd., Sugar Hill Records Ltd., Julio-Brian Music, Metered Music, Inc., Interior Music, Jobete, G \u0026amp; W Publishing Corp.\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 as a cornerstone in hip hop history, notably for its title track \"The Message,\" which brings a stark, socially conscious narrative to the fore, setting it apart from the party-centric rap of its era. The album blends electro rhythms with a focused listening approach, enhanced by the Chops Horn Section and synthesizer work from Jiggs Chase, Reggie Griffin, and Sylvia Robinson, who also helped shape the album’s concept and production. The cover art by AQ Graphics, Inc. reflects the urban grit that the music channels, making it a vivid snapshot of early 1980s city life through sound and image. This 1982 pressing offers a vintage snapshot of the album’s original era, presented on vinyl in a format that suits collectors interested in authentic period releases. The record grades at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e, indicating it has seen some play but remains free from major defects that would overshadow its content. Expect some light surface marks or paper scuffs typical for a used disc of this age, but nothing that should significantly interfere with the music. It’s the kind of record that reminds you why hip hop’s storytelling roots run deep, with enough groove to keep any turntable spinning and listeners engaged.\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":67776269451580,"sku":"DEN00001403","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/LmpwZWc_19dfe8eb-ade1-4be2-8d0e-b0d75b51c042.jpg?v=1792535125","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/grandmaster-flash-and-the-furious-five-the-message-lp-102026-den00001403","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}