Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1990)

Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman is the US songwriter's debut album, originally released on Elektra in 1988 and produced by David Kershenbaum – an intimate folk rock record with socially conscious lyrics and songs like "Fast Car", "Talkin' Bout A Revolution" and "Baby Can I Hold You". On offer is a European Elektra pressing (960 774-1) with matte sleeve and original inner sleeve, stated as 1990.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Elektra – 960 774-1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1990 (original: 1988)
• Genre: Folk Rock, Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve (OIS), matte sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Side 1: NM / side 2: NM- to VG+
• Sleeve: VG+ (matte sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Talkin' Bout A Revolution (2:38)
2. Fast Car (4:58)
3. Across The Lines (3:22)
4. Behind The Wall (1:46)
5. Baby Can I Hold You (3:16)

Side B

1. Mountains O' Things (4:37)
2. She's Got Her Ticket (3:54)
3. Why? (2:01)
4. For My Lover (3:15)
5. If Not Now... (2:55)
6. For You (3:09)

Personnel

Tracy Chapman (vocals, acoustic guitar), Larry Klein (bass), Jack Holder (dobro, electric guitar), Denny Fongheiser (drums). Produced by David Kershenbaum.

FAQ

Is this the 1988 first edition?
The album came out in 1988; this copy is a European Elektra pressing (960 774-1) with matte sleeve, stated as 1990.

Which side is "Fast Car" on?
Side A, track two – side 1 of this copy is graded NM.

What does Media NM / sleeve VG+ mean?
Media NM means: Near Mint – practically like new. Sleeve VG+ means: Very Good Plus – light signs of use that barely affect play or appearance. All grades follow the Goldmine standard – details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more folk records?
Yes – browse our folk records collection.