Rappers' Convention – Rappers' Convention (Vinyl LP)

Rappers' Convention – Rappers' Convention is the only album by New York rap trio Rappers' Convention, made up of Dr. Boogie, Kool Mosley and Sweet E.V., released in 1986 on EMI America. It was recorded at I.N.S. Studios and Secret Sound Studios in New York; the executive producer was Randy Muller, known as the leader of Brass Construction, and the tracks were produced by Muller, Glenn “Chango” Everett and LeRoi Evans. “The Wiggle” and “Stupid Fresh” were released as singles. This copy is the 1986 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: EMI America 1A 064-24 0650 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: Europe, original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Hip Hop & Rap, Electronic, Electro

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU SH613).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Sounds Of The City
2. The Wiggle
3. Stupid Fresh
4. Rappin' Up 9 To 5

Side B

1. War
2. You Ain't Kickin'
3. Born To Rock
4. Love Affair

Personnel

Rappers' Convention: Dr. Boogie, Kool Mosley, Sweet E.V. (rap). Production: Randy Muller (“Sounds Of The City”, “War”, executive producer), Glenn “Chango” Everett (“Stupid Fresh”, “You Ain't Kickin'”, “Born To Rock”), LeRoi Evans (“Rappin' Up 9 To 5”); “The Wiggle” and “Love Affair” as co-productions. Engineer: Stephen Linsley.

FAQ

Is this a compilation?
No. Despite the name, it is a group album: Rappers' Convention were Dr. Boogie, Kool Mosley and Sweet E.V.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the European edition from the year of release, 1986, on EMI America; in the US the album was issued at the same time as ST-17225.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Rappers' Convention records?
Not at the moment. More old school and electro titles are in our Hip Hop & Rap and Electronic collections.