Geto Boys - Mind Playing Tricks On Me 1991 12" US Orig Rap-A-Lot Rare Picture

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Geto Boys - Mind Playing Tricks On Me 1991 12" US Orig Rap-A-Lot Rare Picture Sleeve

Item Specifics:

• Artist: Geto Boys (Scarface, Willie D, Bushwick Bill)

• Title: Mind Playing Tricks On Me

• Label: Rap-A-Lot Records / Priority Records

• Catalog Number: VL-7241-1 (VL-7421)

• Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 1/3 RPM, Maxi-Single

• Release Year: 1991

• Genre: Hip Hop

• Style: Hardcore Rap, Gangsta Rap, Southern Rap, Boom Bap

• Country: US

• Record Size: 12"

• Speed: 33 1/3 RPM

• Special Attributes: First US Pressing, Legendary Isaac Hayes Sample, Original Rap-A-Lot Records Logo Label, Rare Original Picture Sleeve

Description:

Up for sale is a genuine, highly sought-after US Original 1st Pressing 12" Maxi-Single of the monumental 1991 hip-hop masterpiece "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" by the legendary Houston pioneers Geto Boys, released on Rap-A-Lot Records / Priority Records (Cat# VL-7241-1).

Produced by Scarface and built around the iconic, haunting guitar loop from Isaac Hayes' "Hung Up On My Baby", this track is universally recognized as one of the greatest and most influential hip-hop songs of all time. Moving far beyond standard bravado, it stands as a brilliant, paranoid narrative on the psychological toll, anxiety, and PTSD of street life.

This essential 12" maxi-single features:

• SIDE 1 (side 1): 1. Mind Playing Tricks on Me (Radio) (3:45) / 2. Instrumental (4:11)

• SIDE 2 (side 2): 1. Mind Playing Tricks on Me (Club) (5:10) / 2. Instrumental (5:10) — The definitive full-length club version and essential DJ tools!

This true US first pressing features premium early-90s analog mastering pedigree. The deadwax proudly carries the authentic hand-etched matrix numbers (VL-A-7241-E1). Sourced from the earliest original master stampers, it delivers a deeply robust, uncompressed low-end bass pocket, warm acoustic guitar textures, and clear, chilling vocal dynamics engineered to sound incredible on heavy systems.

Housed in its ultra-rare original vintage picture jacket featuring the iconic, historical hospital room photography from the "We Can't Be Stopped" era.

An absolute must-have analog cornerstone centerpiece for any serious 1990s Southern Rap, Gangsta Rap, Golden Era, or Rap-A-Lot Records vinyl completist!

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Label): VL-7241-1

• Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Label): VL-7241-1

• Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Deadwax): VL-A-7241-E1 (Hand-Etched)

• Production: Produced by James Smith, John Bido, Simon, Scarface, Willie D, Bushwick, Johnny C, Roland. Executive Producers: James Smith, Cliff Blodget. Management: James Smith, Tony Randle. ℗ 1991 Rap-A-Lot Records Inc. © 1991 N-The-Water Inc. (ASCAP). Manufactured and Distributed by Priority Records.

Condition Report:

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus). Beautiful glossy vinyl record retaining a strong original factory mirror luster. Shows only a few very light, minor surface paper marks and faint hairlines from standard careful handling over the decades that do not impact audio fidelity. The custom gray-and-white Rap-A-Lot center labels are exceptionally clean, sharp, and free of any writing or stickers. Plays beautifully with immense analog power and punchy bass dynamics.

• Cover Condition: G (Good). Complete and stable original vintage cardboard picture sleeve. This is a true, battle-tested club DJ survivor showing honest heavy edge wear, surface scuffing, and a prominent torn/damaged area on the upper right margin as clearly displayed in the photographs. Spine and lower seams remain firm and stable. Packed with pure old-school hip-hop character and real-world history!

Tracklist:

• Side ONE (side 1):

  1. Mind Playing Tricks on Me (Radio Version) — 3:45

  2. Instrumental — 4:11

• Side TWO (side 2):

  1. Mind Playing Tricks on Me (Club Version) — 5:10

  2. Instrumental — 5:10