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Stock List - Electro & Early Rap 12s 1982-1986
Electro & Early Rap 12s 1982-1986
For teenage boys in the early to mid eighties space was all around us. Advances in space travel, arcade games like Pacman, the first home games consoles and early computers which allowed us to play games like Asteroids in our own homes all helped to put space travel into our minds. We didn't have the means to get into space physically but with electro music and a little imagination there was no final frontier.
With the advances in technology and affordability of drum machines and keyboards electro music was being made at street level and a new kind of music was being formed right before our very ears. It was a fairly underground music that wasn't too easy to get access to, especially over here in the UK. I remember feeling this new style of music - I had only heard a handful of tracks then - before I even knew what it was called. Then Morgan Khan of Streetwave Records released the Electro compilations. This was a stroke of genius that brought underground electro and early hip hop to the UK high street and helped in the creation of the UK's hip hop scene which is still going strong today.
The records you find listed here are many of the classic tunes from those Electro compilations plus many other lesser-known gems. With the huge advances in technology some of these records can sound dated and would mainly appeal to people who were into the electro sound back in the eighties. However, lots of these tunes still sound great today. Due to the experimental nature of these records and the fact that there was no formula and no rules to making this music sometimes these records really managed to catch-a-vibe and often sounded way ahead of their time.
So whether you are an ageing B-Boy like myself who could not afford all those US import 12s while you were still at school or you are looking back at this music as someone who is into today's hip hop or electronic music. Or even if you are just interested in good dance music and have the nous to explore across all genres I think you will find records on this page of interest.
Nick the Record
Featured Electro & Early Rap 12s 1982-1986
 | 3-D Tommy Boy Megamix US TOMMY BOY 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £17 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / sticker on sleeve / small mark on label Promo only US copy!    | |
 | Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force Who Do You Think You're Funking With? / What Time Is It? US TOMMY BOY 12 inch Test Pressing - £275 VG++ WOL Super Rare Test Pressing only 12" release | |
 | Bass Dominators Featuring M.C.C. Go Head Go Head (Yo! Yo!) / The Bass Is Too Strong US ON 12 inch - £30 Strict VG / check clip from this copy | |
 | Beastie Boys Hold It Now Hit It US DEF JAM 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Nr. Mint / Check clip from this copy / light sleeve wear | |
 | Beastie Boys Hold It Now Hit It US DEF JAM 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / writing on label | |
 | Beastie Boys It's The New Style / Paul Revere US DEF JAM 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 G+ / Check clip from this copy / tear on sleeve / sleeve wear | |
 | Beatmaster Clay D. And The Get Fresh Girls I Seen Your Boyfriend US BREAKAWAY 12 inch Promo - £10 VG+ / check clip from this copy | |
 | C.O.D. In The Bottle US EMERGENCY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £8 Strict VG / plays great / Check clip from this copy / writing on label | |
 | Cd III Summer Jam / And You Know That US VANITY 12 inch - £30 Strict VG / check clip from this copy | |
 | Cd III Get Tough US PRELUDE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 Strict VG / check clip from this copy | |
 | Cd III Success US PRELUDE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £6 Strict VG / Large writing on label / check clip from this copy | |
 | Cd III Get Tough US PRELUDE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 Strict VG / check clip from this copy in shrink but with sticker on sleeve | |
 | Cd III Success US PRELUDE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £8 VG / check clip from this copy / writing on label | |
 | Cd III Get Tough US PRELUDE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 G+ / check clip from this copy | |
 | Davy Dmx One For The Treble US TUFF CITY 12 inch - £18 VG+ / tiny writing on label Classic tune! | |
 | Davy Dmx One For The Treble US TUFF CITY 12 inch - £15 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy Classic tune! | |
 | Davy DMX The DMX Will Rock US TUFF CITY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £15 Sadly has a scratch on Instrumental side / rest plays great / check clip | |
 | Democratic Three Cut Loose (My Fellow American) UK STREETWAVE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 VG+ / Check clip from this copy / sticker on sleeve 3 Versions | |
 | Diamond 2 Crew Prophecy (Breaker's Theme) / Hip Hop Dance Rock (Scratch Version) US ASD 12 inch - £90 Nr. Mint / unplayed | |
 | Disco Four Throwdown / School Beats US PROFILE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / big tear on back of sleeve | |
 | Disco Four Throwdown / School Beats US PROFILE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 VG+ / small sticker on cover | |
 | Disco Four Throwdown / School Beats US PROFILE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £15 Mint / Unplayed until I recorded the clip | |
 | Double Dee & Steinski / G.L.O.B.E.& Whiz Kid Lesson 1 - Play That Beat Mr. DJ US DISCONET 12 inch - £25 VG+ Classic cut-n-paste remake of G.L.O.B.E. & WHIZ KID + TWO SISTERS 'Desti Dub' | |
 | Double Dee & Steinski / Tim Greene Lesson 3 / The Facts Of Life US DISCONET 12 inch - £25 VG+ Super rare original issue of this cut-n-paste classic! | |
 | Doug E. Fresh The Show / La-Di-Da-Di US REALITY (Rectangular Logo) 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £15 Nr. Mint 1st Promo issue with the 1st Reality Logo | |
 | E-Vette Money Get A Taste Of It US SLICE 12 inch Promo - £8 EX / check clip from this copy actually says COMP Copy on the label | |
 | Edwin Birdsong Son Of A Rapper Dapper Snapper US SINGH (Black & Brown Label) 12 inch - £8 VG+ Remake version from 1985 that seems to sample the original or just add drum machine to it. this is the version with Black label and Brown lettering | |
 | Fresh 3 M.C.'S Fresh US PROFILE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £17 EX in shrink!! F.R.E.S.H. - Yo that's fresh! | |
 | Fresh Celeste Featuring M-4 Sers Get It Boy US JOEY BOY 12 inch - £10 VG+ / check clip from this copy 4 versions. | |
 | G.Q.G. & Slick Sheik Wild Boys Rapp US RAPPERS RAPP DISCO CO. 12 inch - £7 VG+ / check clip from this copy | |
 | Grandmixer D. St. Crazy Cuts US ISLAND 12 inch Picture cover - £8 Nr. Mint in shrink / Check clip from this copy Picture cover with Hype Sticker | |
 | Grandmixer D.S.T. Megamix II (Why Is It Fresh) US CELLULOID 12 inch Picture cover - £12 VG+ / in shrink with some wear to the top left corner | |
 | Grandmixer D.S.T. Megamix II (Why Is It Fresh) US CELLULOID 12 inch Promo with Official sleeve Sticker - £10 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!! | |
 | Guci Boys Block Head US ROEBUCK 12 inch - £10 EX / Check clip from this copy Original issue of this Sweet Electro-Boogie Hip Hop tune + Instrumental & Dub | |
 | Hassan & 7-11 Emotions Can Be Serious US EASY STREET 12 inch Promo - £8 Mint / Unplayed | |
 | Hollis Crew It's The Beat US DEF JAM (PURPLE) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £13 Strict VG / sleeve wear - cut corner | |
 | Hollywood Crew Refrigerator Rock US IN YOUR FACE 12 inch - £12 Sealed | |
 | Imperial Brothers Live It Up US CUTTING 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Strict VG / writing on label / sleeve wear / clip from this copy | |
 | Imperial Brothers Live It Up US CUTTING 12 inch Company Sleeve - £18 Nr. Mint / sticker on sleeve | |
 | Information Society Running Remixes US TOMMY BOY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 G+ pretty spanked but check the clip / writing on label / sleeve wear Mid eighties electro classic! | |
 | J.D. Krush Rappin Insane US COL' ROCK STUFF 12 inch - £40 Nr. Mint / Check clip from this copy | |
 | Jimmy Spicer This Is It / Beat The Clock US DEF JAM (PURPLE) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £3 VG / Check clip from this copy / some sleeve wear | |
 | Jimmy Spicer This Is It / Beat The Clock US DEF JAM (PURPLE) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £8 Sealed - no cuts! Sealed original! | |
 | Ken C Get Outta My Face US TELESTAR CASSETTES 12 inch Promo - £5 Mint / Unplayed + Instrumental | |
 | Kool D. Ultimate MC's Free Style / Free Scratch US T.A. SOUND 12 inch - £175 VG+ / Check clip from this copy Rare & Dope Hip Hop from 1985 | |
 | L. L. Cool J You'll Rock (Remix) / I Need A Beat US DEF JAM 12 inch Promo with Official sleeve Sticker - £13 Nr. Mint / Unplayed until I recorded the clip Promo in Def Jam sleeve with hype sticker | |
 | L. L. Cool J I Can Give You More / I Can't Live Without My Radio US DEF JAM 12 inch Company Sleeve With Sleeve Sticker - £10 Strong EX / Check clip from this copy / light sleeve wear | |
 | L. L. Cool J I Want You / Dangerous US DEF JAM (PURPLE) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 VG++ / Check clip from this copy | |
 | L. L. Cool J I Can Give You More / I Can't Live Without My Radio US DEF JAM 12 inch Company Sleeve With Sleeve Sticker - £5 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / sleeve wear in Def Jam sleeve with hype sticker & Gold Promo stamp on the back of the sleeve | |
 | Lovebug Starski Starski Live At The Fever Pt. II / Do The Right Thing US FEVER 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 VG / Check clip from this copy | |
 | M.C. A.D.E. Bass Rock Express US 4 SIGHT (Orange/Yellow) 12 inch - £15 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy | |
 | M.C.Shan Cocaine / Jane Stop This Crazy Thing US COLD CHILLIN (Black Label) 12 inch - £8 Strict VG / plays decent / check clip from this copy Black label - guess this is the first pressing | |
 | Man Parrish Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop) (Remix) HOLLAND RAMSHORN 12 inch Picture cover - £8 Strict VG / check clip from this copy a cheaper way to get the killer Phased Remix of this classic tune! with Heartstroke on the A side | |
 | Man Parrish Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop) US IMPORTE 12 inch - £10 VG / Check clip from this copy The original version of this killer electro tune which still sounds good today! First issue with 3 versions! | |
 | Man Parrish Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop) (Ext.Remix) US IMPORTE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £15 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy / old price sticker & writing on sleeve Classic electro - fazed remix version! | |
 | Man Parrish Hey There Home Boys US SUGARSCOOP 12 inch Company Sleeve - £8 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy / writing on label / tape on sleeve & basic wear | |
 | Masterdon I Paid The Cost To Be The Boss US ENJOY(RED) 12 inch - £8 Sealed Rough solo tune from the MASTERDON | |
 | Masterdon Committee Funkbox Party (Live) US ENJOY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Big scratch beginning of Instrumental version - A side plays great though Killer electro classic - rocks da party every time! Big chip / scratch beginning of Instrumental version so you can't play the first 30 seconds - A side plays great though | |
 | Masterdon Committee Funkbox Party (Live) US ENJOY 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £12 VG / check clip from this copy / some clicks / Sleeve wear Killer electro classic - rocks da party every time!Original white label promo | |
 | Newcleus Jam On Revenge (The Wikki Wikki Song) UK BECKET 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 VG++ 3 Versions | |
 | Newcleus Destination Earth (1999) / Jam On Revenge US SUNNYVIEW 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £12 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy New version of DESTINATION EARTH + 2 new Dub versions of JAM ON REVENGE | |
 | Newcleus Computer Age (Push The Button) US SUNNYVIEW 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / sticker on sleeve | |
 | Ninga Featuring DJ Spivey Crack Attack US ENJOY 12 inch - £7 EX / Check clip from this copy | |
 | Nitro Deluxe The Brutal House / Let's Get Brutal US CUTTING 12 inch 2nd Issue - £10 VG+ / small writing on label | |
 | Numarx Girl You Know It's True US STUDIO 12 inch - £7 Sealed 3 versions | |
 | Ose Computer Funk US BOUND SOUND 12 inch - £20 G+ / Check clip from this copy Rare vocoder electro. This is the issue with Tampa Florida on the label. | |
 | Paulette I Want You Back / Instrumental US PRELUDE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £22 Nr. Mint / check clip from this copy Quality vocoder tune from PRETTY TONY | |
 | Quadrant Six Body Mechanic US ATLANTIC 12 inch Company Sleeve - £12 VG+ Classic electro groove from 1982 with JELLYBEAN on edit duties | |
 | Ray Rock & Kc Minnie / Rayrock Kick It US N.V. 12 inch - £15 VG+ / tiny label mark | |
 | Reflexx Featuring Kool DJ AJ Let's Kratz (A-ja-i-jo) GERMANY MERCURY 12 inch Picture cover - £6 Strict VG / sleeve Near Mint Decent EU only early rap & boogie jam | |
 | Run D.M.C. My Adidas / Peter Piper US PROFILE 12 inch Picture cover - £18 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / light sleeve wear 2 classic tunes + instrumentals | |
 | Run D.M.C. Hard Times / Jam Master Jay US PROFILE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £6 VG / check clip from this copy / sleeve wear / split / writing on label | |
 | Run D.M.C. My Adidas / Peter Piper US PROFILE 12 inch Titled Sleeve - £15 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / writing on label & sleeve & small tear | |
 | Run D.M.C. Jam Master Jammin' (Remix) US PROFILE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £7 Nr. Mint / Check clip from this copy / sticker on sleeve Remix + Instrumental + Album versions | |
 | Sine Rotation US PRELUDE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £6 EX / Check clip from this copy / light sleeve wear PATRICK ADAMS produced Electro Funk from 83' | |
 | Sparque Take Some Time / Islam Island US WEST END 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £8 Strong EX / light sleeve wear Boogie tune from 1984 from LARRY JOSEPH . Probably most interesting is the Breakdance style Instrumental ISLAM ISLAND | |
 | Symbolic Three Featuring D.J. Dr. Shock No Show / We're Treacherous US REALITY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £3 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / stamp on label | |
 | The Dynamite Mixers / Carlos Berrios Bits & Pcs 86 US BITS & PIECES 12 inch One Sided - £10 VG+ Megamix by Carlos Berrios | |
 | The Jonzun Crew Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC) US TOMMY BOY 12 inch - £6 Strict VG | |
 | The Rock Rangers Country Western Rock US PANDISC 12 inch Promo - £10 Mint / Unplayed Florida electro styles from 1984 | |
 | The Tribe Jungle Rock US PRELUDE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 VG / check clip from this copy / sticker on label / light sleeve wear | |
 | TSOB Crew Jessie You're Number One US NIA 12 inch Promo - £16 Mint Unplayed! ALEEM Production | |
 | TSOB Crew Jessie You're Number One US NIA 12 inch Promo - £10 VG+ ALEEM Production | |
 | Two Sisters Destiny (Club Mix) / Desti-Dub US SUGARSCOOP 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 Nr. Mint 3 versions | |
 | Two Sisters Destiny (Club Mix) / Desti-Dub US SUGARSCOOP 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Strict VG / light scuffs mostly caused by plastic inner sleeve 3 versions | |
 | Two Sisters Destiny (Club Mix) / Desti-Dub US SUGARSCOOP 12 inch Company Sleeve - £6 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!! / name stamp on label & sticker on sleeve 3 versions | |
 | Two Sisters B-Boys Beware (Club Mix) / Destiny 6:20 US SUGARSCOOP 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £8 VG+ / writing on label Inc. B-Boys Beware (Club Mix) / B-Boys B-Dubbed / Destiny 6:20 | |
 | Visage Pleasure Boys (Bonus Beats) US POLYDOR DANCE 12 inch Promo with Picture sleeve - £18 Mint / Unplayed / tiny saw cut Bonus beats version of Visage edited by Danny Krivit - only on this 4 track various artists 12 EP! | |
 | Warp 9 Light Years Away US PRISM 12 inch No cover - £6 G+ / clip from this copy / first is Dub / second is vocal which sounds poor Classic funky electro. A side G+ / B side plays much better | |
 | Willesden Dodgers Not This President / Zero-G US JIVE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £7 Nr. Mint / played once to record clip | |
 | Worse 'Em Triple M Bass US BASS STATION 12 inch - £12 VG / Check clip from this copy / lots of light marks but plays good Classic bass heavy tune. 1st Pressing | |
 | X-Ray Connection Replay US DANCE-SING 12 inch - £5 VG+ / check clip from this copy / sticker on label & cut out With classic accapella sample | |
Afrika Bambaataa - Looking For The Perfect BeatUS TOMMY BOY 12 inch - £5 Strict VG
Aleem - Get LooseUS NIA 12 inch Promo - £5 VG large WOL - pretty beat up
Blast Zone - Mary Had A Little JamUS BLIP BLOP 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 EX
C-Bank - Good To The Last DropUS NEXT PLATEAU 12 inch Promo - £6 Mint / Unplayed
Divine Sounds - What People Do For MoneyUS SPECIFIC (Yellow Label) 12 inch Promo - £7 Nr. Mint
Divine Sounds - What People Do For MoneyUS SPECIFIC (Yellow Label) 12 inch Promo - £4 Strict VG
Doctor Rocx and Co - Girl Friends Boy Friends / Jam Scratchin'US SLICE 12 inch - £7
Dr. Freshh - Roxanne's Doctor - The Real ManUS ZAKIA 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £6 Mint Unplayed!
Dr. Freshh - Outlaw's DanceUS ZAKIA 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £10 Mint Unplayed!
Dr. Freshh - Roxanne's Doctor - The Real ManUS ZAKIA 12 inch - £6
Dr. Freshh - Outlaw's DanceUS ZAKIA 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £8 EX
Dr. Freshh / Grandmaster Freshh - We Wanna Party / De American DreamUS MOHAWK 12 inch Promo - £5 VG+ WOL
Dynamic Breakers - KimUS SUNNYVIEW 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 light surface marks caused by plastic inner sleeve
Dynamic Breakers - KimUS SUNNYVIEW 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £7 Nr. Mint - looks unplayed!
Erotic Exotic - L.O.V.E. At MidnightUS JOEY BOY 12 inch Promo - £4 Mint / Unplayed
Freeez - I.O.U.US STREETWISE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 VG+
Freestyle Express - FreestyleUS MUSIC SPECIALISTS (SUNNYVIEW) 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £10 Mint / Unplayed
Freestyle Express - FreestyleUS MUSIC SPECIALISTS (SUNNYVIEW) 12 inch - £7 tiny label tear
Goon Squad - PowerdrillUS EPIC 12 inch Picture cover - £4 Mint / Unplayed
Mix by ARTHUR BAKER/ALDO MARIN
Grandmaster Freshh - De American DreamUS STREET BEAT 12 inch Promo - £5
Hambo - First Rap Part IIUS TOMMY BOY 12 inch Titled Sleeve - £3 EX
Herbie Hancock - Future Shock / Earth Beat / Herbie Hancock MegamixUK CBS 12 inch Picture cover - £3 Strong EX
Hiko Feat. The Great Peso - She's WildUS TOMMY BOY 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £3 Mint / Unplayed / sleeve a little worn
Janet Dailey And Senses - If You Can CountUS WEST END 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Nr. Mint
Kind of Electronic dance that in the US they call early Freestyle
Joeski Love - Pee-Wee's DanceUS VINTERTAINMENT 12 inch - £5 Mint / Unplayed with cut out hole
Original Issue
Joeski Love - Pee-Wee's DanceUS VINTERTAINMENT 12 inch - £5 Nr. Mint / - Looks unplayed with Vintertainment stamp on label
Original Issue
K.J. An Da' Fellas - Get Retarded (Now Go) / Do The SpudsUS 4 SIGHT 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 VG
L. A. Dream Team - The Dream Team Is In The HouseUS DREAM TEAM 12 inch Picture cover - £8 Nr. Mint!
Rarely seen with picture cover
M. C. Holiday - The Gucci ManUS FEVER 12 inch Company Sleeve - £3 Nr. Mint / probably unplayed but could use a gentle clean / cut corner / sticker on sleeve
M. C. Rockwale - Cooley-TeeUS STYLE RECORDS AND TAPES 12 inch - £3 Strict VG / large writing on label
Maggotron - Return To The Planet Of Bass / Maggotron's In Your ClosetUS ATLANTIC 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £6 Nr. Mint
Malcolm Mclaren - Double Dutch / D'Ya Like Scratching / She's Looking Like A HoboUK CHARISMA 12 inch Picture cover - £3 Strict VG
Masters Of Ceremony - SexyUS 4th & B-WAY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £3
Mint / Unplayed
Original Concept - Bite'n My Stylee / Pump That BaseUS DEF JAM 12 inch Company Sleeve - £6 Cover wear
Planet Patrol - Cheap ThrillsUK 21 12 inch Picture cover - £2 VG / sleeve Nr. Mint
Prince Rahiem & Beat Master Clay D - Pullit All The Way Down / Skin To WinUS BEAT MASTER 12 inch - £6 VG++
Rock Steady Crew - Up RockUK VIRGIN 12 inch Picture cover - £3 VG STOC /cover & seam wear
Sparky D - Sparky's TurnUS NIA 12 inch - £7 Nr. Mint
Spoonie Gee - The Big BeatUS TUFF CITY 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £8 EX
T.C. & Dangerous Three - You Can Do ItUS TRA SAN 12 inch - £5 EX
nice little tune from 1984
T.M.F.C - I Need Money / I Can Do ThatUS D & D 12 inch - £8 Sealed
The Evasions ft Graham De Wilde - Wikka Wrap 2 / And The Beat Goes ONUS MAXIE MUSIC / CHRYSALIS 12 inch Picture cover - £6 Sealed
The Jonzun Crew - Space CowboyUK 21 12 inch Promo with Official sleeve Sticker - £4 Strict VG / writing on label / HYPE Sticker
True Life - Cocaine CrackUS TOP SHELF 12 inch - £4 Sealed / comes with insert
UTFO - Beats And RhymesUS SELECT 12 inch Test Pressing - £8 VG / hand written label info
West Coast Crew - Jail BaitUS K. M. A. 12 inch - £5 Mint / Unplayed
Z-3 Mc's - Triple ThreatUS BEAUTY & THE BEAT 12 inch Titled Sleeve - £6 VG
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