METHOD MAN - TICAL v.rare 1st UK Press LP (Wu-Tang) DEF JAM EX+/EX+

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METHOD MAN - TICAL

Rare genuine first pressing on Def Jam. Still in shrink!!!

“One of the most impressive debuts in hip-hop history belonged to the Wu-Tang Clan, who took the industry by storm with their chambers of underground artists. Among the Clan's royalty is the Method Man, the lyrical mastermind behind the group's breaking single, which happens to carry his name. TICAL, then, is basically the "return of the Wu-Tang" in the form of the Meth.

Where any Wu-Tang release is concerned, Prince Rakeem The RZA is responsible for the production, emphasizing da beats. On TICAL, he drops a discordant, two-note piano all over "What The Blood Clot," and a loud, wandering electric piano line which competes with the vocals in the mix of "Biscuits," offering a sort of hip-hop analogy for buzzing lo-fi guitars. The RZA also accents the pop feel of "Release Yo' Delf," which mischievously swipes the melody of Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive," with an anthemic trumpet line that could have come from the ROCKY theme.

The anxiously-awaited TICAL humbly portrays Method Man's capability to "impregnate the rhythm with the wisdom." But his bravest move, in the midst of street-tough raps that promise to "Bring The Pain," is to offer a hardcore love song. "All I Need" is a promise of devotion to a woman who has stood by him through thick and thin, and serves further notice that TICAL is not just another ruffneck release.”

Recorded at 36 Chambers, Staten Island, New York; Chung King Studios, Firehouse Studios and Platinum Island Studios, New York, New York.

Personnel includes: Method Man, Booster, Carlton Fisk, Inspector Deck, Street Thug (vocals); Blue Raspberry (background vocals).

Engineers include: Prince Rakeem "The RZA", Method Man.

YEAR: 1994

COUNTRY: UK/US

LABEL: Def Jam

CATALOGUE: 314-523-839-1

GRADING

SLEEVE: EX+

Sleeve is still in shrink and thus is in fantastic condition. Perfect except for a very small tear to the opening edge of the sleeve. Wu emblazoned inner shows some slight ringwear  but no splits or rips. Nearly perfect!

RECORD: EX+

Under a 100w bulb the record has a one or two very faint paper scuffs. These will not affect playback. Genuinely near perfect!!!

The above record grading is based on Record Collector magazine system:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. 
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. 
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

IF YOU DISAGREE WITH MY GRADING (Which is hope is very unlikely) PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK.

Records shipped in dedicated record mailer with stiffener.

Postage costs (Please contact for specific country if not listed):

U.K - £3.70

US - £6.90

Europe - £4.20

Rest of the world - £6.90

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