Tracy Chapman’s debut turned an equipment failure into one of the greatest impromptu performances in rock history. When Stevie Wonder’s backing tapes went missing at the 1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley, promoters sent Chapman back out to fill the gap — solo, acoustic, in front of 72,000 people and a global broadcast. “Fast Car” took off within days, and this LP swept three Grammys including Best New Artist. “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” and “Baby Can I Hold You” round out one of the strongest debut albums of the decade.
Genre: Rock / Folk Rock / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter
Year: 1988
Label: Elektra — 60774-1
Country: US
Condition: Media: VG+ / Sleeve: VG
Notes: AR - Allied Pressing. Includes original inner sleeve. Ringwear and one minor scratch on back cover; front cover and vinyl are strong.
Tracy Chapman’s debut turned an equipment failure into one of the greatest impromptu performances in rock history. When Stevie Wonder’s backing tapes went missing at the 1988 Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute at Wembley, promoters sent Chapman back out to fill the gap — solo, acoustic, in front of 72,000 people and a global broadcast. “Fast Car” took off within days, and this LP swept three Grammys including Best New Artist. “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution” and “Baby Can I Hold You” round out one of the strongest debut albums of the decade.
Genre: Rock / Folk Rock / Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter
Year: 1988
Label: Elektra — 60774-1
Country: US
Condition: Media: VG+ / Sleeve: VG
Notes: AR - Allied Pressing. Includes original inner sleeve. Ringwear and one minor scratch on back cover; front cover and vinyl are strong.