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Kurtis Blow- Kurtis Blow-LP

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Kurtis Blow’s self-titled debut from 1980 captures a pivotal moment in hip-hop’s early rise, blending socially aware rhymes with dancefloor-ready tracks. The album includes "The Breaks," a song whose a cappella intro and drum pattern have been endlessly sampled, marking it as a foundational hip-hop moment. Another highlight, "Takin' Care Of Business," experiments with hip-hop and rock ’n’ roll fusion, revealing the genre’s early appetite for crossover appeal. Notably, this album was the first hip-hop record to achieve Gold certification, underscoring its commercial and cultural impact. This 1980 Japan import pressing maintains the album’s original tracklist, offering a collector’s window into hip-hop history. The vinyl is in near-mint condition, meaning it looks and plays almost like new, which is a pleasant surprise for a record of this vintage. It’s a sturdy choice for someone wanting a clean copy of a landmark record that still sounds as fresh as the day it dropped — a reminder that hip-hop’s roots can stand firm even decades later.

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Kurtis Blow - Kurtis Blow

Side A

  1. Rappin' Blow
  2. The Breaks
  3. Way Out West

Side B

  1. Throughout Your Years
  2. Hard Times
  3. All I Want In This World
  4. Takin' Care Of Business

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