G.L.S.-United - Rapper's Deutsch (7" Vinyl Single | 1980)

G.L.S.-United – Rapper's Deutsch is the German-language version of the Sugarhill Gang's "Rapper's Delight", recorded in 1980 by broadcasters Thomas Gottschalk, Frank Laufenberg and Manfred Sexauer, whose initials make up the name G.L.S. The music is by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers, the German lyrics were written by Horst Mittmann and Michael Bollinger, and it was produced by Hans Scherer and Harold Faltermeyer. This copy is the 1980 German 7" single on Metronome (cat. no. 0030.259) with the instrumental version on the B-side.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Metronome 0030.259
• Format: Vinyl 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
• Country: Germany
• Year of this pressing: 1980
• Genre: Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop Rap, 7" Singles

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.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Rapper's Deutsch (Rapper's Delight) (music: Bernard Edwards, Nile Rodgers; German lyrics: Horst Mittmann, Michael Bollinger)

Side B

1. Rapper's Deutsch (Rapper's Delight) (Instrumental)

Personnel

G.L.S.-United: Thomas Gottschalk, Frank Laufenberg, Manfred Sexauer (rap). Produced by Hans Scherer and Harold Faltermeyer.

FAQ

Is this the first German rap record?
It is often called that, but the claim is disputed, as other German-language rap attempts appeared the same year. It is certainly one of the earliest German-language rap recordings, from 1980.

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

Do you have more G.L.S.-United records?
This is currently our only G.L.S.-United record. More records are in our Hip-Hop & Rap collection and among our 7" Singles.