Freddy Fresh presents The Rap Records The Ultimate Vinyl resource Book

Description

Book: Freddy Fresh presents The Rap Records 1st Edition- The Ultimate Vinyl Resource Book
Author: Freddy Fresh
Paperback
Published: 2004
Pages: 308
Language: English
Dimensions: 23 x 15.2 x 2 cm.
Condition: Cover: 8/10 inside: 10/10 Fold in frontcover!

This is the first book in the world that deals with the uncharted mysteries of every conceivable RAP 12″ single released between 1979-1988. This book catalogs the complete discography of almost 1,400 Independent and major label rap record labels from this era.. Taken from Freddy’s personal cumulative 20 years of research and cataloging from his famed record collection and collections from over 80 famous DJ’s and Record producers all over the globe. This book has the following features:

1. Lists by RECORD LABEL almost 1,400 Record labels then lists the catalog number, Artist, Title of Song and Year released and also a 0-5 STAR rarity guide to access the current market value for each record.

2. Lists TOP 10 Favorite tunes and or favorite productions by over 80 legendary rappers and DJ’s from all over the world including Kool Mo Dee, Grandmaster Flash, Kurtis Blow, Dougie Fresh, Fat Boy Slim, Eric B, 45 King, Schooly D, Q Bert, Cut Chemist, Numark of Jurassic 5 etc..

3. Lists almost 800 FULL COLOR Pictures of the records, flyers, artists photo’s etc..

4. Lists a special section to help you tell the difference between the ORIGINAL PRESSINGS of these rare records to the recent bootlegs and reissues.

5. A section on the best places to buy these old rare rap records worldwide complete with web sites and actual stores.

This book has been a project in the making for over 20 years

Top 10’s by DJ’s Whipper Whip (Fantastic Romantic 5), Grand Wizard Theodore (Fantastic Romantic 5), Kool DJ AJ, Kurtis Blow, Dougy Fresh, AJ Rock (JVC Force), Grandmaster Flash, Grandmaster Melle Mell, Bill Adler (Def Jam Records), Charley Chase (Cold Crush Brothers), KG (Cold Crush Brothers), Tone Tone (Cold Crush Brothers), Spoonie Gee, Marley Marl, Chuck Chillout, Red Alert, Spyder D, Davy DMX, Daddy-o (Stetsasonic), World Famous Brucie B), Mr. Magic, Mickey Benson (Payout Crew), Donald D (B Boys), Eric B, Tony D, Biz Markie, Africa Bambaataa (Zulu Nation), Afrika “Baby Bam” (Jungle Brothers), The 45 King, Tito (Feerless Four), Master O.C. (Feerless Four, Fantasy Three), Larry D (Fantasy Three), Schooly D, Arthur Baker, Kool Mo Dee (Treacherous Three), Hashim, Sweet G, Jazzy Jay, DJ Hollywood, Mantronix, Mann Parrish, special commentary by legendary producer Steinski (Double Dee & Steinski), DJ Cash Money, Sal Abbatiello (The Fever Club Bronx), Kevin Beacham (Atmosfear), Delmar Donnell (Streetbeat), Peter Brown, Paul Winley (Winley Records), Bobby Robinson (Enjoy Records), Aaron Fuchs (Tuff City), DJ Hidden Rhythm (Butterbeat Records), Beni B (ABB Records), Tim Wilson (Style Posse), Bassbin Twins, Egyptian Lover, Ice T, Special commentary from legendary West Coast Producer Dave Storrs, Q-Bert, Numark, Cut Chemist, Peanut Butter Wolf, DJ Antron, DJ Sparkle, DJ Juan G., Fat Boy Slim, Jonathan Moore (Coldcut), Ivory (P- Brothers), Dynamo Productions, Mex (Black Grass), Krafty Kuts, Deckwrecka, Jadell, CJ Mackintosh, Ed DMX, Greg Wilson, DJ Bombjack, Alex P, Travitron, Omar Santana.
Lists of helpful record stores and books, Lists of notable valuable records, Bootleg Guide etc..