Marley Marl - In Control Volume 1 1988 LP US Orig Cold Chillin Herbie Jr The Sym

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Marley Marl - In Control Volume 1 1988 LP US Orig Cold Chillin Herbie Jr The Symphony VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: Marley Marl

• Title: In Control, Volume 1

• Label: Cold Chillin' / Warner Bros. Records

• Catalog Number: 1-25783

• Barcode: 075992578311

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Release Year: 1988 (© ℗ 1988 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S.)

• Genre: Hip Hop

• Style: Golden Era, Boom Bap, New School, Posse Cut

• Country: US (Specialty Records Pressing)

Description: Up for sale is a highly collectible, genuine US Original 1988 1st Pressing Vinyl LP of the monumental Golden Era hip-hop cornerstone compilation "In Control, Volume 1" by the blueprint producer Marley Marl. Released on the iconic custom red/blue-logo Cold Chillin' Records labels via Warner Bros. (Cat# 1-25783).

In Control, Volume 1 is widely regarded as one of the most important, genre-defining producer compilation albums in hip-hop history. As the mastermind architect behind the legendary Queensbridge Juice Crew, Marley Marl shaped the sonic landscape of the late 80s using innovative sampling techniques. This album features the legendary track "The Symphony"—universally praised as the greatest hip-hop posse cut ever recorded, which served as the official debut for Masta Ace alongside stellar verses from Big Daddy Kane, Kool G. Rap, and Craig G. The tracklist is packed with raw old-school heat, including "Droppin' Science", "We Write The Songs" (featuring Biz Markie and Heavy D), and the fierce lyricism of Roxanne Shanté on "Wack Itt".

Audiophile Mastered Deadwax Note: This original first pressing is the ultimate grail copy for hip-hop audiophiles. It was mastered at the historic Frankford/Wayne Mastering Labs in New York City (carrying the stamped F/W house mark) and cut directly by the undisputed king of East Coast hip-hop lacquer cutting—Herb Powers Jr. It proudly carries his highly sought-after handwritten "Herbie Jr" signature alongside his trademark smiley face glyph:) in the runout.

Pressed at the high-fidelity Specialty Records Corporation facility (indicated by the custom "-SR2" matrix suffix and the stamped SRC logo loop in the deadwax), this record delivers an incredibly heavy, warm, and booming analog low-end kick with raw, gritty drum-machine transients and crisp vocal separation that modern digital remasters simply cannot achieve.

A phenomenal play copy of an absolute blueprint hip-hop masterwork on wax!

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side 1): 1-25783-A-SR2 (Hand-Etched) / F/W Herbie Jr :) (Hand-Etched Powers Signature) / SRC (Stamped Specialty Logo)

• Matrix / Runout (Deadwax Side 2): 1-25783-B-SR2 (Hand-Etched) / F/W Herbie Jr :) (Hand-Etched Powers Signature) / SRC (Stamped Specialty Logo)

• Production: Produced and Mixed by Marley Marl for Marley Marl International. Executive Producer: Fly Ty. All songs published by Cold Chillin' Music Publ./EMI Marl Int'l. ASCAP. Manufactured by Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) — Exceptionally clean, beautiful wax surfaces retaining a high-gloss, reflective mirror-like shine. Displays only a few minor, faint superficial paper inner sleeve wisps under direct strict grading lights. The custom red/white Cold Chillin' center labels are pristine, completely free from writing or major spindle trails. Plays loudly, robustly, and beautifully with incredible bass slam and crisp golden era fidelity.

• Cover Condition: VG (Very Good) — The original illustrated picture jacket is solid and structurally sound. Shows honest vintage storage and DJ handling wear, including creasing near the borders, some moderate edge/seam rubbing, spine wear, and light corner softening/scuffing as clearly captured in the photo gallery.

Tracklist:

SIDE ONE (Matrix 1-25783-A):

1. Droppin' Science (Featuring Craig G.) (4:59)

2. We Write The Songs (Featuring Heavy D. and Biz Markie) (5:25)

3. The Rebel (Featuring Percy/Tragedy) (3:46)

4. Keep Your Eye On The Prize (Featuring Master Ace and Action) (5:42)

5. The Symphony (Featuring Master Ace, Craig G., Kool G. Rap and Big Daddy Kane) (6:06) [The Ultimate Posse Cut]

SIDE TWO (Matrix 1-25783-B):

1. Live Motivator (Featuring Percy/Tragedy) (4:45)

2. Duck Alert (Featuring Craig G.) (4:12)

3. Simon Says (Featuring Master Ace and Action) (4:02)

4. Freedom (Featuring M.C. Shan) (4:27)

5. Wack Itt (Featuring Roxanne Shanté) (4:45)