Tracy Chapman Vinyl Records

Tracy Chapman on Vinyl

Tracy Chapman, born in 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio, is an American singer-songwriter with a clear, calm voice and political lyrics. Her debut “Tracy Chapman” came out in 1988 with “Fast Car” and “Talkin' Bout A Revolution”; her performance at the concert for Nelson Mandela's 70th birthday at London's Wembley Stadium made her famous worldwide that same year. Later releases include “Crossroads” (1989) and “New Beginning” (1995) with “Give Me One Reason”.

Here you'll find Tracy Chapman records, mainly European and German pressings of the 1988 debut and of “Crossroads”, plus 12-inch maxi singles such as “Talkin' Bout A Revolution”. Every used record is graded to the Goldmine standard, and the photos show the actual copy.

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FAQ about Tracy Chapman

Which album is “Fast Car” on?
On her debut album “Tracy Chapman” from 1988, which also includes “Talkin' Bout A Revolution” and “Baby Can I Hold You”. The album earned her several Grammys, including Best New Artist.

How can I spot an original pressing of the debut?
The 1988 originals were released on Elektra and pressed in large numbers in Europe, which is why the album is easy to find used. The label, catalogue number and matrix help with identification; we state the country of pressing and the year in the product title. With such widely available titles, condition is what really makes the difference.