Rock Steady Crew - Uprock (Vinyl 12")

Name: Rock Steady Crew - Uprock (Vinyl 12")
Brand: Rock Steady Crew
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12" Maxi Singles

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Description

Rock Steady Crew – Uprock is the second single from "Ready For Battle", the debut album by the New York breakdance crew, released in 1984 on Charisma/Virgin. The electro track was written by Blue Soldier (Budd Dixon), Ruza "Kool Lady Blue" Blue and Stephen Hague and produced by Blue Soldier and Stephen Hague. "Uprock" reached No. 27 in Germany, No. 64 in the UK and No. 9 in Australia. The cover artwork is by graffiti artist Doze. This copy is the 1984 German original pressing of the 12" maxi (Virgin 601 279) with the extended version, instrumental and 7" version.

Pressing details

Label / Cat. no.: Virgin 601 279
Format: Vinyl 12" maxi, 45 RPM
Pressing: DE original
Country: Germany
Year: 1984
Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic, 12" Maxi-Singles, electro

Condition

Condition: Second hand
Media: NM-
Cover: VG+, with some wear

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

Tracklist

Side A

Uprock (Extended Version) – 6:11

Side B

Uprock (Instrumental Version) – 4:24
Uprock (7" Version) – 3:41

Personnel

Artist: Rock Steady Crew. Written by: Blue Soldier, Ruza Blue, Stephen Hague. Producers: Blue Soldier and Stephen Hague. Engineer: Walter Turbitt. Artwork: Doze.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1984 original release with catalogue number 601 279, pressed by Sonopress in West Germany.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear, here some wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

What is uprock?
Uprock (also called rocking) is a dance style from Brooklyn in which two dancers face each other in a kind of mock fight. It is seen as a forerunner and part of breakdance, which the Rock Steady Crew made known worldwide in the early 80s.

Do you have more Rock Steady Crew records?
Yes, for example The Rock Steady Crew – She's Fresh (12"). More titles are in our Hip Hop collection.

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