The Geto Boys 1990 Def American Recordings DEF24306 Original 1st Pressing Rare

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The Geto Boys 1990 Def American Recordings DEF24306 Original 1st Pressing Rare.


Original Gangsta Rap


This is the first a d original , which was withdrawn due to copyright issues


Direct Metal Mastering (DMM)


Published by N-The-Water Music, Inc. ASCAP


Recorded at Rap-A-Lot Studio, Rivendell Studio.

Mastered at Masterdisk, New York, NY.


Def American Recordings is opposed to censorship. Our manufacturer and distributor, however, do not condone or endorse the content of this recording, which they find violent, sexist, racist and indecent.


This version was recalled by the distributor shortly after its release due to the lyrics' depiction of sex and violence and ultimately led to the dissolution of the Def American's distribution agreement with .


Following its release,  became aware that "Gangster Of Love" (A4) contained a sample of the track “” and, along with Capitol Records, filed suit thereafter. The parties ultimately settled for $50,000 and a guarantee that the sample would not appear on future pressings. Consequently, subsequent versions of this album can be differentiated by the audio of "Gangster Of Love", which replaced the  sample with 's "".


Condition of this Vinyl is Very Good,  does have a slight surface scratch on side A but does not affect audio sound quality (See picture provided)

Cover has age related wear but all in all Good.

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