N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton – Original 1988/89 SRC Pressing – SL 57102
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Description
This listing is for an original 1988/89 US pressing of N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton, released on Ruthless Records / Priority Records, catalogue number SL 57102. This is not a modern reissue—this is an early pressing manufactured by Specialty Records Corporation (SRC), confirmed by the stamped SRC logo and runout markings.
A cornerstone of hip‑hop history, Straight Outta Compton is one of the most influential and culturally significant rap albums ever released. Early pressings like this are increasingly collectible and sought‑after by serious vinyl collectors.
Pressing Details
Original 1988/89 US pressing
Catalogue: SL 57102
Pressing plant: SRC (Specialty Records Corporation)
Format: 12" Vinyl LP
Label: Ruthless Records / Priority Records
Runout example: Stamped SRC logo + “18 1444” (typical of 1988/89 pressings)
Condition
Vinyl:
VG (Very Good) – Light cosmetic marks and signs of use but no deep scratches. Plays well with normal surface noise expected from a vintage pressing.
Sleeve:
G / G+ (Good to Good+) – General shelf wear, creasing, and edge wear consistent with age. Artwork remains fully intact.
Inner Sleeve:
Included (generic replacement sleeve).
Tracklist
Side A
Straight Outta Compton
___ Tha Police (Fill In The Blanks)
Gangsta Gangsta
If It Ain’t Ruff
Parental Discretion Iz Advised
Side B
Express Yourself
Compton’s In The House (Remix)
I Ain’t Tha 1
Dopeman (Remix)
Quiet On Tha Set
Why This Pressing Matters
This version comes from the initial era of production, pressed when the album first emerged and helped define West Coast hip‑hop. SRC‑pressed copies are widely recognised as authentic early issues and hold significantly more collector value than later represses.
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