Run DMC: Raising Hell Vinyl LP - PRE-ORDER
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According to Chris Rock, Raising Hell is "rap's first masterpiece," and he's absolutely right (Chuck D also agrees). Run DMC dropped the landmark work (first hip-hop album to go multiplatinum) in 1986, with the bombastic beats, furious bars traded between Rev Run and DMC, and Jam Master Jay's sharp, faster-than-Jack-B-Nimble cuts carrying the album, and by extension, rap, straight to the mainstream. A heavy dose of rock 'n' roll as well as a bevy of ill jazz-funk samples (s/o Rick Rubin) ensure a party on the dancefloor, and the compelling rhymes that detail everything from the streets to shell toes complete this blockbuster of an album. Yes, Run DMC has been on rap-rock since its debut, but "Walk This Way" with Aerosmith took things to a completely new level (once again, s/o Rick Rubin), and tracks like "Peter Piper" (greatest opening track ever?), "It's Tricky," "You Be Illin'," and "My Adidas" remain exceptional cultural moments that thrusted hip-hop forward into the next, grander phase. black vinyl pressing ( please note : actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo) limited edition original release year: 1986 music label: Legacy 2026 reviewed by nakaveli 08/2017 Pre-Order Policy If you want to order additional items ( including other pre-orders ), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship . Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly. All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.