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Tracy Chapman Self-Titled Debut LP VG++ First Pressing - Elektra E1-60774 (1988) with Fast Car and Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution
Condition: VG++ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Original cover is fully intact with nice color and gloss, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Great copy!
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): STE60774A-1B (stamp) G Matrix / Runout (Side 2): STE60774B/C (stamp) G1
Tracy Chapman is the debut album by American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released in April 1988 by Elektra Records. In 1987, Chapman was discovered by fellow Tufts University student Brian Koppelman. He offered to show her work to his father, who owned a successful publishing company; however, she did not consider the offer to be serious. After multiple performances, however, Koppelman found a demo tape of her singing her single "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", which he promoted to radio stations, and she was eventually signed to Elektra Records.
Tracy Chapman gained critical acclaim from a wide majority of music critics, praising the simplicity, Chapman's vocal ability and her political and social lyrical content. The album peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard chart and was certified six-times platinum by the RIAA, with sales exceeding over six million copies in the United States alone.
Three singles were released from the album, with the most commercially successful single being "Fast Car". The song was performed at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute. It rose to the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also did well in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other European countries. Tracy Chapman is one of the best-selling albums of all time with sales of over 20 million copies worldwide.
Track listing
A1Talkin' Bout A Revolution2:38 A2Fast Car4:58 A3Across The Lines3:22 A4Behind The Wall1:46 A5Baby Can I Hold You3:16
B1Mountains O' Things4:37 B2She's Got Her Ticket3:54 B3Why?2:01 B4For My Lover3:15 B5If Not Now...2:55 B6For You3:09
Personnel Tracy Chapman – acoustic guitar, percussion, rhythm guitar, vocals Ed Black – steel guitar Paulinho da Costa – percussion Denny Fongheiser – percussion, drums Jack Holder – organ, dulcimer, dobro, piano, electric guitar, Hammond organ, sitar Steve Kaplan – harmonica, keyboards Larry Klein – bass guitar David LaFlamme – electric violin Bob Marlette – keyboards _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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