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SUGAR HILL GANG RAPPER'S DELIGHT Original Press 1979 Vinyl Record LP

Sold Date: July 18, 2024
Start Date: July 10, 2024
Final Price: $15.99 (USD)
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"Rapper's Delight" is a 1979  track that serves as the debut single of American hip-hip trio , produced by . Although it was shortly preceded by the 's "", "Rapper's Delight" is credited for introducing hip hop music to a wide audience, reaching the top 40 in the United States, as well as the top three in the United Kingdom and number one in Canada. It was a prototype for various types of  music.