Kurtis Blow – Kurtis Blow (Vinyl LP | DE | 1980)

Kurtis Blow – Kurtis Blow is the US rapper's debut album, released on Mercury in 1980. Produced by J.B. Moore and Robert Ford, it contains "The Breaks", "Throughout Your Years" and "Hard Times". Its combination of rap, funk and disco makes the album a document of early hip hop; "Takin' Care Of Business" also features a composition by Randy Bachman.

On offer is the 1980 German vinyl LP on Mercury with the catalogue number 6337 137. You will receive a second-hand copy with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label: Mercury
• Catalogue number: 6337 137
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul
• Style: Disco
• Insert: original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ with scuff marks

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard. You can find explanations of the condition grades in our vinyl grading guide.

The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Rappin' Blow, Pt. 2
2. The Breaks
3. Way Out West

Side B

1. Throughout Your Years
2. Hard Times
3. All I Want In This World (Is To Find That Girl)
4. Takin' Care Of Business (Randy Bachman)

Personnel

• Kurtis Blow – vocals / rap
• Sudana Bobatoon, Wayne Garfield, Sheila Spencer, William Waring and Adam White – additional vocals
• Eddie Martinez, J.B. Moore, Dean Swenson and John Tropea – guitars
• Onaje Allan Gumbs and J.B. Moore – keyboards
• Craig Short and Tom Wolk – bass
• Jimmy Bralower – drums
• Production: Robert Ford and J.B. Moore

Frequently asked questions

Which edition of "Kurtis Blow" is on offer?
On offer is the 1980 German Mercury LP with the catalogue number 6337 137.

Is "The Breaks" on this LP?
Yes, "The Breaks" is on Side A. The album comprises seven tracks; later CD bonus tracks are not part of the LP tracklist given here.

Is the original inner sleeve included?
Yes, the original inner sleeve (OIS) is stated for this copy.

How are the record and cover graded?
Record and cover are both graded VG+. The cover has scuff marks. You can find out more about the condition grades in the vinyl grading guide.