Ice-T - Power (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1988)

Ice-T – Power is the second studio album by Los Angeles rapper Ice-T, released in September 1988 on Sire / Rhyme $yndicate (cat. no. 925 765-1). It was produced by Ice-T and Afrika Islam, recorded at Syndicate Studios West and mixed at Entourage Studios. "I'm Your Pusher" is built on Curtis Mayfield's "Pusherman", and "High Rollers" was the second single. The album reached No. 35 on the Billboard 200 and No. 6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart and went platinum in the US. This copy is the 1988 German original pressing in the embossed sleeve with printed inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Sire 925765-1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1988
• Genre: Hip Hop (gangsta rap)
• Extras: Original inner sleeve; embossed sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- to VG+
• Cover: VG+ (embossed sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Intro
2. Power
3. Drama
4. Heartbeat
5. The Syndicate (feat. Donald D & DJ Hen G)
6. Radio Suckers

Side B

1. I'm Your Pusher (feat. Pimpin' Rex)
2. Personal
3. Girls L.G.B.N.A.F.
4. High Rollers (feat. Kid Jazz)
5. Grand Larceny
6. Soul On Ice
7. Outro

Personnel

Ice-T: rap, lyrics, production, arrangements. Afrika Islam: production, programming. DJ Evil E: cuts.

Guests (Syndicate Connection): Donald D and DJ Hen G ("The Syndicate"), Pimpin' Rex ("I'm Your Pusher"), Kid Jazz ("High Rollers"). Mix: Mark Wolfson; photography: Glen E. Friedman.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1988 European first edition, made in Germany according to sleeve and label (Teldec / WEA Musik). The US edition came out at the same time.

What does "embossed sleeve" mean?
The front cover of the original edition is embossed, so lettering and image are raised to the touch. The inner sleeve carries the lyrics.

What does Media NM- to VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
"NM- to VG+" means the record sits between Near Mint minus (close to new) and Very Good Plus (light wear). The VG+ sleeve shows light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Ice-T records?
Yes, for example Ice-T – Power (Ice Cold Gold Vinyl, Limited Edition), Ice-T – Home Invasion (2LP, 1993) and the maxi Ice-T – New Jack Hustler (Nino's Theme).