Kurtis Blow - America (Vinyl LP)

Kurtis Blow – America is the fifth album by the Harlem rapper, released on Mercury in October 1985 and produced by Blow himself with Danny Harris and David Reeves as co-producers. It includes "If I Ruled The World" from the film "Krush Groove", which reached No. 16 on the US R&B chart and No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart. The title track was edited by the Latin Rascals, and Brenda K. Starr sings on "Hello Baby". This copy is the 1985 German original pressing (Mercury 826 141-1).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mercury 826 141-1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1985
• Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. America
2. America (Dub Mix)
3. Super Sperm
4. AJ Meets Davy DMX
5. Hello Baby

Side B

1. If I Ruled The World
2. Respect To The King
3. AJ Is Cool
4. Summertime Groove
5. MC Lullaby
6. Don't Cha Feel Like Making Love

Personnel

Kurtis Blow (rap, vocals, production), Danny Harris and David Reeves (co-production, composition), Brenda K. Starr (vocals on "Hello Baby"), Latin Rascals (edit of "America"). Backing vocals include Alyson Williams, Lisa Fischer, Fonda Rae and Tashan.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1985 German original with catalogue number 826 141-1, made in West Germany.

Where is "If I Ruled The World" from?
The song comes from the 1985 hip hop film "Krush Groove" and was Kurtis Blow's biggest hit since "The Breaks".

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) on the record means light signs of use that barely affect playback. VG+ on the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Kurtis Blow records?
Yes, for example Kurtis Blow – Ego Trip, Kurtis Blow – Kingdom Blow and Kurtis Blow – Deuce. Another copy of America with Media NM- is Kurtis Blow – America (German original 1985).