RUN DMC - Raising Hell (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1986)

Run-DMC – Raising Hell is the third album by the trio from Hollis, Queens. It was recorded in 1985/86 at Chung King Studios in Manhattan, produced by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, and first released in May 1986 on Profile Records. The remake of "Walk This Way" with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry took Run-DMC to No. 4 on the US singles chart, and the album was the first hip hop record certified platinum and the first to top the R&B albums chart. This copy is the 1986 German first pressing (828 018-1) with the green cover.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: London Records / Metronome 828 018-1 (℗ Profile Records)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Hip Hop
• Note: Green cover

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 RUN SH1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Peter Piper
2. It's Tricky
3. My Adidas
4. Walk This Way (Steven Tyler/Joe Perry)
5. Is It Live
6. Perfection

Side B

1. Hit It Run
2. Raising Hell
3. You Be Illin'
4. Dumb Girl
5. Son Of Byford
6. Proud To Be Black

Personnel

Run (Joseph Simmons) and DMC (Darryl McDaniels) (rap), Jam Master Jay (Jason Mizell) (DJ, turntables). Guests: Aerosmith's Steven Tyler (vocals) and Joe Perry (guitar) on Walk This Way. Produced by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, co-produced by Jason Mizell and Joseph Simmons.

FAQ

What is the green cover?
Raising Hell was issued with differently coloured covers in different countries. This German edition on London / Metronome has the green cover.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is a 1986 German first pressing, made by Metronome in Germany. The US original came out on Profile Records.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use (record). VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or overall appearance (sleeve). All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Run-DMC records?
Yes, for example the 12" single Run DMC – Walk This Way. More titles are in our Hip Hop collection.