{"product_id":"kurtis-blow-kurtis-blow-lp-7102026","title":"Kurtis Blow - Kurtis Blow - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eKurtis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKurtis Blow - Kurtis Blow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRappin' Blow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Breaks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWay Out West\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThroughout Your Years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard Times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll I Want In This World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakin' Care Of Business\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLtN-smkms0-lfEBdbF6gZkj6TVNzAGQOw\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"NM \/ VG++ \/ 1980 JAPAN IMPORT","offer_id":53202153931068,"sku":"12735401450511","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/mbid-99c09599-92b6-434e-abcf-4f60fa0a7c97-3039660614.jpg?v=1783711559","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/kurtis-blow-kurtis-blow-lp-7102026","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}