According to Chris Rock, Raising Hell is "rap's first masterpiece," and he's absolutely right (Chuck D also agrees). Run DMC dropped the landmark work (first hip-hop album to go multiplatinum) in 1986, with the bombastic beats, furious bars traded between Rev Run and DMC, and Jam Master Jay's sharp, faster-than-Jack-B-Nimble cuts carrying the album, and by extension, rap, straight to the mainstream. A heavy dose of rock 'n' roll as well as a bevy of ill jazz-funk samples (s/o Rick Rubin) ensure a party on the dancefloor, and the compelling rhymes that detail everything from the streets to shell toes complete this blockbuster of an album. Yes, Run DMC has been on rap-rock since its debut, but "Walk This Way" with Aerosmith took things to a completely new level (once again, s/o Rick Rubin), and tracks like "Peter Piper" (greatest opening track ever?), "It's Tricky," "You Be Illin'," and "My Adidas" remain exceptional cultural moments that thrusted hip-hop forward into the next, grander phase. black vinyl pressing (please note: actual pressing color and packaging may differ from mock-up photo) limited edition original release year: 1986 music label: Legacy 2026 reviewed by nakaveli 08/2017 Pre-Order Policy If you want to order additional items (including other pre-orders), please make separate orders. Otherwise, we will hold your order until all items are in stock and ready to ship. Scheduled ship dates are always estimates which are subject to change. If there is a substantial delay, we will contact you directly. All vinyl pre-orders come with Turntable Lab stickers.
