Various - Ancestors Of Rap Vinyl LP X 2 Tramp Records New Sealed Rare Early Rap

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UK stock with immediate same day dispatch if ordered before 3pm Ancestors Of Rap (A Collection Of Highly Underrated Prototype Rap Songs) (2012) Tramp Records Various Artists Deluxe and limited double-gatefold vinyl edition! Contains detailed liner notes and scans of all labels. The deluxe double-gatefold LP contains the same information as the CD-booklet and is limited to 1000 copies. Although Tramp Records is known worldwide for its expertise in soul, funk and jazz from the 1960s and 70s, label boss Tobias Kirmayer always had a deep connection to hip hop and rap music. His dream to compile prototype rap songs has existed for quite some time. In the search of quality songs, Kirmayer realized that it takes more than to simply scratch the surface. The challenge was to locate enough proper material to meet the criteria to be called prototype rap. The answer is Ancestors of Rap. The origins of rapping (referring to “spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics”) go way back in history. Blues music, rooted in the work songs and spirituals of slavery, was first expressed by blacks in the Mississippi Delta region around the time of the Emancipation Proclamation. Historians have argued that the blues were being rapped as early as the 1920s. By the late 1960s spoken word jazz poetry artists like Gil Scott-Heron and The Last Poets, to name two, became predecessors of rapping. This compilation unites the few existing soul and funk tracks from the late 1960s to early 70s that feature lyrics that are rhymed in rhythm. Alongside the famous representatives of this genre were a handful of lesser-known musicians who gave notable contributions. One of the most expressive examples is Who Got The Number by comedian Pigmeat Markham. Similar in style are Billy Dee & Sugarbear. No matter what track you select, James West, Bobby & Deborreh Williams or one of the big names like James Brown or Blowfly, you can be assured of the sheer quality and relevance of each song. And this is it. A thunderous selection of so far mostly unknown prototype rap songs, recorded way before hip hop actually got its start in 1979. The intense research combined with the first-class quality of each song makes it clear that there won’t be a Volume 2. Throw your hands in the air, and wave them like you just don’t care – you are about to experience in depth the real Ancestors of Rap. Check Out The Psilowave Ebay ShopSubscribe To Our Ebay Newsletter This is a psilowave featured and recommended item.
Specifically curated featured releases that are currently getting heavy rotation at Psilowave HQ. Old or new, the fire here deserves observation and further investigation. From around the globe, these recordings are curated from the most interesting labels at the vanguard of Soundtrack, Ambient and Electronic music. Format Vinyl LP X 2
Special Feature Limited Edition
Origin Euro Import
Type Compilation LP
Media Condition N
Sleeve Condition N
Condition New

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Track List Number Title Length A01 Butterballs 4:06 A02 Everybody Says 2:36 A03 Hanging In 2:36 A04 Steppin Tall' 4:13 B01 We Got The Number 2:11 B02 I'm Hungry 3:07 B03 Hanging Out 2:21 B04 Do You Have A Good Woman 3:37 C01 Honky Games 3:12 C02 Funky In The Hole 2:34 C03 The Pusher's Thang 2:59 C04 Smoke My Pipe 4:59 D01 Snake Hips 4:29 D02 Sesame Street 2:32 D03 Little People 3:05 D04 Get On The Good Foot 4:06 Grading Guide Please note – Our grading categories and descriptions differ slightly to the Goldmine and VRG standards so please read carefully. A PLUS or MINUS suffix denotes a very slight improvement or degradation to the attributed grading but not enough to raise or lower the item to the grading category above or below it.

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psilowave code description New [N] Manufacturer Sealed, seal may have been split to check colour variant. Never played. Note some CD's are manufacturer issued without shrink wrap. Mint [M] As New. Never played. No corner or edge dings, shrink-wrap is intact. All additional items such as inserts, lyric sheets and posters etc... will be perfect. Near Mint [NM] May have been played a couple of times but the record shows no signs of having ever been played. This is highest grade allowed for an opened, handled record. The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. A very minor, barely visible scuff or two may be permitted, but no scratches. The disc should play with no audible noise. The label is bright, clean and unmarked. Sleeves will be near new condition. Virtually no wear to faces, edges or corners. Excellent [EX] Record surfaces are bright and clean but may have a few light paper scuffs or superficial surface marks that do not affect play. The record has obviously been played, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light blemish. Sleeve may have some very minor wear to faces, edges or corners of covers. Very Good [VG] A well cared for used record. Record surfaces may show some slight signs of wear and may have scuffs or light scratches. May have some very light surface noise or isolated crackles and pops. Labels may be marked lightly. Sleeve may have some ring wear, moderate wear to edges and corners, light creases or stress lines, and other minor defects. Good [G] Record shows visible signs of wear. Some surface noise may be audible. Groove wear may be noticeable, as will some scratches that may cause clicks or pops. Labels may be marked. Sleeve will have heavier ring wear, edge wear and corner damage and some discoloration. Fair [F] Likely to be lots of minor scratches and scuffs with surface noise audible. Potential label marks and damage. Sleeve will have noticeable edge and ring wear and feature some tears, marks and discolouration. Poor [P] Scratched, scuffed and generally well worn with surface noise audible. Sleeve will have heavy ring and edge wear and likely tears, marks and damage. We will endeavour not to sell vinyl in this condition unless it is extremely rare and can be professionally cleaned and salvaged or where the cover is in good enough condition to warrant purchasing for the cover alone.

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