EPMD Strictly Business LP Fresh LPRE-82006 Orig US 1988 Rap Hip Hop VG+

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EPMD Strictly Business LP Fresh LPRE-82006 Orig US 1988 Rap Hip Hop VG+

• Artist: EPMD

• Title: Strictly Business

• Label: Fresh Records

• Catalog Number: LPRE-82006 (LPRE-82006X / LPRE-82006Y)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album

• Release Year: 1988

• Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap

• Style: Golden Era / Boom Bap

• Country: US (Original First Pressing)

• Category: Golden Era Hip-Hop / First Pressing LPs

• The Record: Authentic 1988 US Original First Pressing of the legendary hip-hop debut album Strictly Business by EPMD, released on the iconic Fresh Records.

• The Significance: A consensus top-tier rap album of all time. Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith redefined hip-hop production by layering heavy funk grooves and breakbeats beneath their smooth, laid-back flows. Features the immortal hip-hop anthems "You Gots To Chill", "Strictly Business", "I'm Housin'", and "It's My Thing". An absolute holy grail cornerstone for any serious rap vinyl archivist.

• Technical Quality: Mastered to analog perfection at Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs by the legendary Herb Powers Jr., proudly displaying his famous "F/W HERBIE Jr :+)" hand-etched signature in the deadwax. Pressed at the premium Specialty Records Corporation ("SRC") facility.

• Presentation: High-grade collector's condition copy housed in its original full-color picture jacket, beautifully preserved and protected under the tight, intact original factory shrink wrap with the massive black hype sticker completely intact.

• Matrix / Runout (Side One / X): LPRE-82006-X F/W HERBIE Jr :+) [SRC Logo Stamped]

• Matrix / Runout (Side Two / Y): LPRE-82006-Y F/W HERBIE Jr :+) [SRC Logo Stamped]

• Production: All songs written, produced and mixed by EPMD. Mastered by Herb Powers at Frankford/Wayne. Recorded & Mixed at North Shore Soundworks and Island Media Studios, West Babylon, NY. Engineers: Charlie Marotta, John Poppo, Al Watts, Jim Foley. All songs Beach House Music/ASCAP.

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Visual: Retains a gorgeous, deep factory mirror shine. The playing surface is highly clean, showing only a few minor, faint paper sleeve hairlines under direct light. No deep marks or scratches.

  • Labels: Immaculate bright yellow Fresh Records logo labels with crisp typography and zero spindle trails or wear.

  • Audio: Plays clean, loud, and incredibly warm. The heavy drums and funk samples hit with massive analog punch, with minimal background floor noise.

• Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Note: Original picture jacket remains exceptionally crisp, stiff, and sharp, fully protected under its tight, intact original factory shrink wrap. Corners are sharp and colors remain completely vibrant. The large black hype sticker on the front is crisp and perfectly preserved.

1. Strictly Business — 4:43

2. I'm Housin' — 3:59

3. Let The Funk Flow — 4:14

4. You Gots To Chill — 4:20

5. It's My Thing — 5:41

1. You're A Customer — 5:23

2. The Steve Martin — 4:37

3. Get Off The Bandwagon — 4:19

4. DJ K La Boss — 4:27

5. Jane — 2:56