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Stock List - Old School HipHop 12s 1979-1982
Old School HipHop 12s 1979-1982
We have here a selection of the original hip hop from its beginnings on vinyl from 1979 through to 1982. These were rap's first and funkiest years. The early recordings pre-date sampling with the music provided by a band, usually replaying the groove from a soul or disco tune that was a party favourite at the time. The odd exceptions to this formula is a live‚ style tune with a rap over a DJ cutting breaks.
In this era there were the early records of legends like Bambaataa and Grandmaster Flash as well as many great records from artists who just managed to release one or two records in their short careers. The raps can sound a little basic compared with what we hear from some of the more intelligent rappers today but the vibes were good, with rocking the party being the main objective. Many of these records have instrumental versions which are great funk and disco tunes in their own right.
Featured Old School HipHop 12s 1979-1982
 | Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5 Jazzy Sensation US TOMMY BOY (ORANGE) TB812 12 inch - £25 EX large writing on label Orange label original issue of this classic tune with Bronx version & Manhattan version & Instrumental - OG versions - not the remix    | |
 | Bobby Demo More Ounce (Rap) US AMHERST 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / small writing & tear on label / sleeve wear & tear Rap over a remake of More Bounce! Instrumental is killer space boogie! | |
 | Brothers Unique School Daze US SUTRA 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £6 Nr. Mint - looks unplayed | |
 | Bumble Bee Unlimited The Bumble Bee Rap US SALSOUL 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £10 Nr. Mint / 100 written on label Quirky tune with rap in bumblebee voices | |
 | Bumble Bee Unlimited The Bumble Bee Rap US SALSOUL 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £12 Mint / Unplayed!! Quirky tune with rap in bumblebee voices | |
 | Busy Bee Making Cash Money US SUGARHILL 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £10 Nr. Mint | |
 | Captain Sky Station Brake US WMOT 12 inch - £6 VG+ Nice Instrumental version mixed by NICK MARTINELLI | |
 | Chapter III / Grand Groove Bunch Real Rockin US GRAND GROOVE 12 inch Company Sleeve - £22 VG+ / check clip from this copy / light sleeve wear rap remake of CHERYL LYNN GOT TO BE REAL ! | |
 | Count Coolout Rhythm Rap Rock US BOSS (Brown Label) 12 inch - £12 Sealed but with some damp damage to sleeve Funky old school tune from BILLY NICHOLS | |
 | Crash Crew On The Radio US BAY CITY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £12 VG+ / Check clip from this copy / writing on label & sleeve / in a Promo sleeve Rap over a remake of IT'S YOUR ROCK | |
 | Demo Cates / Barry Your Magic (Rap) / Magic CANADA SCORPIO 12 inch Company Sleeve - £6 VG Rap cover of Rafael Cameron's THE MAGIC OF YOU | |
 | Disco Dave & The 5 MCs High Power Rap US MIX MASTER MIKE/DAVE 12 inch - £15 G+ pretty spanked - check the clip from this copy | |
 | Disco Four Country Rock And Rap US ENJOY 12 inch - £8 Sealed The four go country & western on us lifting the groove from the classic Bad Bascomb break | |
 | Doctor Funnkenstein & D.J. Cash Money Scratchin' To The Funk US SOUND MAKERS 12 inch - £15 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy Classic scratch mix with DJ CASH MONEY cutting PUMP ME UP in fine style - known as the second press as CASH was not credited on the first release but this is literally months if not weeks after the initial release | |
 | Fatback King Tim III US SPRING (Light Green label) 12 inch - £5 G+ / Check clip from this copy / small writing on label Allegedly the first rap record! | |
 | Fatback King Tim III US SPRING (Dark Green label) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £17 Strong EX / light sleeve wear Allegedly the first rap record! | |
 | Fatback King Tim III US SPRING (Light Green label) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £18 Nr. Mint / light sleeve wear Allegedly the first rap record! | |
 | Flakes Take It To The Max / Flakes Rap US SALSOUL 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £5 VG+ 118 written on label Quality early 8T's boogie with rap | |
 | Frankie Smith Double Dutch Bus US WMOT 12 inch - £15 Sealed Tongue twister old school tune! | |
 | Funky Four Plus 1 Rappin' And Rocking The House US ENJOY(RED) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £8 VG A side plays with a few soft clicks - B side has a weird problem that effects the first minute Old school classic backed by PUMPKIN & FRIENDS! | |
 | Grand Wizard Theodore Fantastic 5 Can I Get A Soul Clap US SOUL-O-WAX 12 inch - £75 Condition: Good aka pretty battered - check clip / hence bargain price Classic! Sadly not in great condition / writing on the run out groove / slight label fade on Side 2 | |
 | Grandmaster Flash Adventures On The Wheels Of Steel / The Birthday Party (Instrumental) UK SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Strict VG / plays fine / check clip from this copy / Sticker on sleeve Classic cut up! This the first UK pressing from 1981 but is in a later UK Sugarhill sleeve | |
 | Hollywood Hollywood's Message US H.I.K.I.M. - ALI 12 inch - £30 Strong EX Remake of LOVE IS THE MESSAGE | |
 | Hurt Em' Bad N. B. A. Rap / You Got The Ball US GROOVE TIME 12 inch - £8 has PRIORITY stamp on label West coast old school rap cut to DAZZ BAND 'Cutie Pie' | |
 | Hurt Em' Bad and the SC Band N. B. A. Rap / You Got The Ball US GROOVE TIME 12 inch - £10 Mint / Unplayed West coast old school rap cut to DAZZ BAND 'Cutie Pie' | |
 | Jackie Small Cochran Summer Fun US BRASS 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £10 Looks unplayed - stamp on label Lesser known tune from DJ Smalls from the YOUNGER GENERATION | |
 | Jazzy Dee Get On Up US LAURIE 12 inch - £22 Strict VG / check clip from this copy Classic party rap tune | |
 | Jimmy Spicer Adventures Of Super Rhyme US DAZZ 12 inch Company Sleeve - £25 Sealed Silver and Black label | |
 | Jimmy Spicer The Bubble Bunch US MERCURY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £12 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!! Funky JELLYBEAN production from 1982! | |
 | Jocko The Rocketship / Instrumental US PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL 12 inch Promo - £7 Strong EX / small label marks on B side / clip from this copy Corny but fun old school tune with a jazz meets disco backing | |
 | Jocko Rhythm Talk / Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now (Instrumental) US PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL 12 inch - £4 VG / check clip from this copy / writing on label | |
 | Jocko The Rocketship / Instrumental US SPACED OUT 12 inch - £10 Nr. Mint in shrink! Corny but fun old school tune with a jazz meets disco backing | |
 | Kevie Kev All Night Long (Waterbed) UK SUGARHILL 12 inch Titled Sleeve - £6 EX / Check clip from this copy / writing on label / sticker on sleeve 1983 but sits right in the Disco / Old School Rap section. | |
 | King Monkey Bad Mann Dann Rapp / King Monkey Rapp US ALA 12 inch Promo with Official sleeve Sticker - £8 Nr. Mint / check clip from this copy The Hype Sticker says THE MOST XXX RATED RAPP EVER & they aren't wrong - Filthy comedy rap | |
 | King Tim Charley Says! (Roller Boogie Baby) US SPRING 12 inch Company Sleeve - £15 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!! | |
 | Kool Kyle Do You Like That Funky Beat (Ahh Beat Beat) US ENJOY (RED) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £15 VG+ / red X written on label | |
 | Lady B To The Beat Y'all US TEC 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 VG / check clip from this copy / writing & stamp on label / light sleeve wear Party rap remake of DIRECT CURRENT 'Everybody Must Party' from legendary Philly DJ Lady B. | |
 | Lonnie Love Young Ladies US PROFILE 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £25 Strict VG / check clip from this copy Great tribute to the ladies lifting the groove from GOT TO BE REAL + Instrumental. Produced by the Aleems | |
 | Marilyn & Marilyn Buggs-B-Skate CANADA SCORPIO 12 inch Blue vinyl - £12 Sealed / sleeve dirty Cool cover of 'Good Times' / 'Rappers Delight' | |
 | Master Rappers Poverty US ROTA 12 inch - £18 Nr. Mint / stamp on label NYC rap from 1981 | |
 | Mel Brooks It's Good To Be The King US WMOT 12 inch Promo - £6 Nr. Mint - looks unplayed nice Instrumental | |
 | Mel Brooks It's Good To Be The King US WMOT 12 inch Picture cover - £8 Nr. Mint in shrink! Nice Instrumental... | |
 | Mel Brooks To Be Or Not To Be (The Hitler Rap) UK ISLAND 12 inch Picture cover - £3 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / writing on label / sticker on sleeve UK copy with Picture cover + Instrumental | |
 | Mr. B Rapper Dapper B US HIT MAKERS 12 inch - £30 Nr. Mint / Check clip from this copy Obscure funky old school produced by PETER BROWN! Rap cut to Michael Campbell 'We Are Making Music' | |
 | Mr. B Rapper Dapper B US HIT MAKERS 12 inch - £10 G+ looks really spanked but plays better than it looks Obscure funky old school produced by PETER BROWN! Rap cut to Michael Campbell 'We Are Making Music' | |
 | Mr. Q Coming Home CANADA SCORPIO 12 inch Blue vinyl - £8 VG+ / Check clip from this copy / writing on label Old school rap outta Canada lifting the bassline from Ray Parker - For Those Who Like To Groove - the rap is weak but the Instrumental/backing vocal side is a solid groove | |
 | Mr. Q Rapping Time / Love & Time CANADA D.K.SOUNDS 12 inch - £6 Strict VG / check clip from this copy Old school party rap outta Canada replaying Shalamar Second Time Around | |
 | Mr. Q Ladies Delight CANADA MONKA'S 12 inch - £6 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / writing on label Even the Canadians got on the rap tip early on. Instrumental version is a Deep Disco-Funk groove | |
 | Mr. Yellow / Tom Tom Club Yella / Genius Of Love (Long Version) UK ISLAND 12 inch Company Sleeve - £8 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy / writing on label & sticker on sleeve Rap cut of GENIUS OF LOVE from TOM TOM rapper + Instr! | |
 | Naomi Peterson Sweet Naomi Rap US HEAVENLY STAR 12 inch - £15 Nr. Mint - looks unplayed / slight warp that does not effect play Produced by PETER BROWN & BERNARD THOMAS! | |
 | Paulett & Tanya Winley / Ann Winley Rhymin' And Rappin' / Watch Dog US PAUL WINLEY 12 inch Titled Sleeve - £35 vg+ this first pressing has some light noise & a strange sheen / sleeve G+ Killer old school over over a super funky original groove from the HARLEM UNDERGROUND BAND. Deep Groove label. There are many issues around. Recent reissues and various pressings from the time so don't buy one from an amateur seller. Sleeve G+ with tape Freddy Gee written on it & seam splits | |
 | Paulett & Tanya Winley / Ann Winley Rhymin' And Rappin' / Watch Dog US PAUL WINLEY 12 inch No cover - £15 G+ check clip from this copy Killer old school over over a super funky original groove from the HARLEM UNDERGROUND BAND. | |
 | Paulett & Tanya Winley / Ann Winley Rhymin' And Rappin' / Watch Dog US PAUL WINLEY 12 inch Picture cover - £75 Nr. Mint vinyl / writing on label / some basic sleeve aging Scarce copy with picture cover of this killer old school rap over a super funky original groove from the HARLEM UNDERGROUND BAND | |
 | Paulett & Tanya Winley / Cymande Rhymin' And Rappin' / Bra US PAUL WINLEY 12 inch - £35 VG+ / some fine surface makrs but plays great / check clip from this copy Killer old school over a super funky original groove from the HARLEM UNDERGROUND BAND. | |
 | Pieces Of A Dream Mt. Airy Groove US ELEKTRA 12 inch - £13 Strict VG / check clip from this copy Classic boogie party tune from 82' - this is the issue copy with rap cut as well as the Instrumental. Strict VG - some soft clicks on the Instrumental - less so on vocal side - check clip | |
 | Ron Hunt / Ronnie G. & The S.M. Crew Spiderap / A Corona Jam US REFLECTION 12 inch Company Sleeve - £8 Nr. Mint / sticker on sleeve Party rap over a funky live backing! | |
 | Spoonin Gee Spoonin' Rap US SOUND OF NEW YORK (Purple) 12 inch - £15 VG+ / some label marks from pressing All-time Classic | |
 | Spoonin Gee Spoonin' Rap US SOUND OF NEW YORK (GREY) 12 inch - £12 Strict VG / check clip from this copy All-time Classic | |
 | Storm Rhythm Of The Cit-Tay US RHYTHM CITY 12 inch - £20 VG+ small label fade on 1 side Half rapped half sung Old School tune with a boogie beat + Instrumental | |
 | Sugar Daddy (Remix) Another One Bites The Dust US BC 12 inch - £12 Sealed Nice Instrumental version!Produced by BEGAN CEKIC! - It says remix on it but I can't hear any difference from the ONE WAY release! | |
 | Sugar Daddy (Remix) Another One Bites The Dust US BC 12 inch - £7 Nice Instrumental version!Produced by BEGAN CEKIC! - It says remix on it but I can't hear any difference from the ONE WAY release! | |
 | Sugarhill Gang Apache US SUGARHILL 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £22 Nr. Mint / Check clip from this copy The gang remake the 'BONGO BAND' classic! + Instrumental | |
 | Sugarhill Gang Rapper's Delight UK SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £3 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / stickers on sleeve The ultimate party rap over the groove from GOOD TIMES | |
 | Sugarhill Gang Rapper's Delight US SUGARHILL (RED) 12 inch - £12 VG+ / writing on label / light sleeve wear Original red label copy in the Roulette style Sugrhill sleeve | |
 | Sugarhill Gang 8th Wonder / Instrumental US SUGARHILL 12 inch Test Pressing - £30 EX / writing on label Hellarare Test pressing with unreleased INSTRUMENTAL on B Side! ! ! ! | |
 | Sugarhill Gang The Lover In You USA SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 VG+ / Check clip from this copy / writing on label & sleeve | |
 | Sugarhill Gang Apache UK SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 Strict VG / plays great / check clip from this copy The gang remake the 'BONGO BAND' classic! + Instrumental | |
 | Super Wolf Super-Wolf Can Do It US SUGARHILL 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £12 Nr. Mint One of the lesser seen tunes on sugarhill which lifts the groove from DENISE LASALLE "I'M SO HOT" + nice Instrumental! | |
 | Super Wolf Super-Wolf Can Do It US SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Nr. Mint / played once / 116 written on label One of the lesser seen tunes on sugarhill which lifts the groove from DENISE LASALLE "I'M SO HOT" + nice Instrumental! | |
 | Super Wolf Super-Wolf Can Do It US SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Strong EX in shrink! One of the lesser seen tunes on sugarhill which lifts the groove from DENISE LASALLE "I'M SO HOT" + nice Instrumental! | |
 | Sweet G A Heartbeat Rap / Rap Your Heart Out US WEST END 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £6 Strong EX / writing on A side label Rap cut to HEARTBEAT + Instrumental | |
 | Sweet G A Heartbeat Rap / Rap Your Heart Out US WEST END 12 inch - £4 VG++ Rap cut to HEARTBEAT + Instrumental | |
 | T.J. Swann & Peewee Mel Maximus Party US EXPRESS (BROWN) 12 inch - £25 EX rap cut to ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST + Instrumental | |
 | T.J.Swann & Peewee Mel Maximus Party (Qary) US EXPRESS 12 inch - £12 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / sticker / writing on label rap cut to ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST + Instrumental | |
 | Tanya-Sweet-Tee-Winley (Harlem Underground Band) Vicious Rap (Instrumental) / Bra US PAUL WINLEY 12 inch - £20 VG- quite mashed Vicious is the only way to describe this super funky tune! + the Bra on the flip. Rare OG issue | |
 | The Sequence And You Know That US SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / light label ring | |
 | The Sequence Funky Sound (Tear The Roof Off) US SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 Strict VG / light sleeve wear | |
 | Tony Bowser (Mimic Mohammed Ali) A Winner Never Quits US STANPICO 12 inch - £13 Strict VG / check clip Tribute to Muhammad Ali + Instrumental version | |
 | Treacherous Three The Body Rock US ENJOY (RED) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Strict VG / check clip from this copy / writing on label & sleeve Rap over a remake of 7th WONDER DAISY LADY ! | |
 | Treacherous Three Yes We Can-Can US SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £7 Nr. Mint / Check clip from this copy / cut out hole in Sugarhill sleeve / tiny label mark | |
 | Treacherous Three At The Party US ENJOY (RED) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £17 VG+ / check clip from this copy / small chip in the edge of vinyl before the grooves start 1st issue red label copy! | |
 | Treacherous Three At The Party US ENJOY (RED) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 Strict VG / writing on label Rap over a remake of FREEDOM GET UP AND DANCE | |
 | Treacherous Three The Body Rock US ENJOY (RED) 12 inch Company Sleeve - £10 strict VG / light sleeve wear / cut corner Rap over a remake of 7th WONDER DAISY LADY! | |
 | Trickeration Rap Bounce Rockskate US S.O.N.Y. (S.N.Y.) 12 inch - £32 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!! Rap over VAUGHN MASON BOUNCE ROCK SKATE ROLL. Label variation | |
 | Willie Wood Willie Rap US SOUND OF NEW YORK (Grey Label) 12 inch - £18 VG++ Another rap over the SPOONIN' RAP groove | |
 | Yella Yella!! US ANTILLES 12 inch - £15 Mint / Unplayed Rap cut of GENIUS OF LOVE from TOM TOM rapper + Instr! | |
 | Younger Generation We Rap More Mellow US BRASS 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £20 EX / writing on label & sleeve & sticker on sleeve Classic vintage old school from 79 | |
 | Younger Generation We Rap More Mellow US BRASS 12 inch Promo - £15 Strict VG / Check clip from this copy / large writing / stamp on label Classic vintage old school from 79 | |
 | Younger Generation We Rap More Mellow US BRASS 12 inch Promo in Company Sleeve - £30 Nr. Mint / writing on label Classic vintage old school from 79 | |
Don Covay - Badd BoyUS NEWMAN 12 inch - £6 EX
Sixties soul singer turns his hand to a disco rap tune + Instrumental version!
Frankie Smith - Teeny-Bopper Lady / Slang ThangUS WMOT 12 inch Promo - £4 Mint / Unplayed
lesser known old school novelty rap tune from the mand behind DOUBLE DUTCH
Grand Master Flash & The Furious Five / Melle Mel - The MessageUK SUGARHILL 12 inch - £3 VG+
Classic ghetto rap!
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - FreedomUS SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 VG+
Rap over FREEDOM GET UP AND DANCE
Juny Boom - Shut Up - Rules Of The GameUS SNOWFLAKE (Blue Label) 12 inch - £6 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!!
Old school rap tune from 1981 mixed by Jellybean & Toni
Kurtis Blow - Hard TimesUS MERCURY 12 inch Promo with Official sleeve Sticker - £6 VG+ / Writing on sleeve
Kurtis Blow - Way Out West/StarlifeUS MERCURY 12 inch Company Sleeve - £4 WOL - vinyl clean
Two old school tunes from Mr. Blow
Kurtis Blow - StarlifeUS MERCURY 12 inch Promo - £5 Nr. Mint - Looks Unplayed!!
Rap about living the starlife Unplayed Mint copy
M. C. Lovely - One Time-Two Time Blow Your MindUS SWEET BIPPY 12 inch - £10 Nr. Mint in shrink!
Old school
Sugardaddy - Another One Bites The DustUS BC 12 inch - £12 WOL
Rap cover - check Instrumental!
Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Reprise (Jam Jam) / Bad NewsUK SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £2 VG+
Tanya-Paulette Winley / Cymande - I Believe In The Wheel Of Fortune / BraUS PAUL WINLEY 12 inch - £15 Condition poor - really scuffed but plays surprisingly well
The Furious Five Meets The Sugarhill Gang - ShowdownUS SUGARHILL 12 inch Company Sleeve - £5 Strong EX
Furious five meets the Sugarhill Gang
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