Stereo MC's – Connected (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1992)

Stereo MC's – Connected is the third album by London group Stereo MC's, released in 1992 on Gee Street / 4th & Broadway (cat. no. 74321 11227 1). The band produced it themselves and recorded it at The Workhouse Studios in London. It mixes rap, funk, soul and dance; the title track is built on Jimmy "Bo" Horne's "Let Me (Let Me Be Your Lover)". Four singles, "Connected", "Step It Up", "Ground Level" and "Creation", made the UK Top 20; the record won the 1994 Brit Award for British Album and was shortlisted for the 1993 Mercury Prize. This copy is the 1992 European original pressing with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: 4th & Broadway / Gee Street 74321 11227 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1992
• Genre: Hip Hop, Electronic, Funk / Soul
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (with lyrics)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (some ring wear on the back of the sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Connected
2. Ground Level
3. Everything
4. Sketch
5. Fade Away
6. All Night Long

Side B

1. Step It Up
2. Playing With Fire
3. Pressure
4. Chicken Shake
5. Creation
6. The End

Personnel

Stereo MC's: Rob Birch (rap, vocals), Nick "The Head" Hallam (production, programming), Owen If (drums); Cath Coffey (vocals) on almost every track.

Additional musicians: The Kickhorns (horns), Paul O'Kane and Matthew Seligman (bass), James Hallawell (keyboards, organ), Andrea Groves, Jennifer Ismail and Verona Davis (vocals). Production: Stereo MC's; engineer: Al Stone.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. It is the 1992 European first edition with BMG catalogue number 74321 11227 1, pressed in Holland. Reissues followed in 2014 and 2019, among others.

What is on the inner sleeve?
The original inner sleeve is printed with the lyrics.

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 light wear that has little effect on playback or overall appearance. The back of the sleeve shows some ring wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Stereo MC's records?
Yes, for example the debut Stereo MC's – 33 45 78. More titles are in our Hip-Hop collection.