Tracy Chapman – Tracy Chapman: 35th Ann (US Deep Red Vinyl LP)

US variant. Deep Red Vinyl. Made in Germany

The 35th anniversary vinyl reissue of Tracy Chapman’s debut album, prepared by Chapman and original producer David Kershenbaum, has been mastered by Bernie Grundman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. 

Tracy Chapman’s Self-Titled Debut Album Reissued for Its 35th Anniversary Edition on 180g LP. Sourced From an Analogue Master. Featuring the Classic Singles “Fast Car,” “Talkin’ Bout a Revolution” and “Baby Can I Hold You.” Finally Available on Vinyl!

Originally released by Elektra Records in April 1988, Tracy Chapman has long been unavailable on vinyl. This anniversary reissue has been prepared for release by Chapman and the album’s original producer, David Kershenbaum, pressed on 180-gram vinyl and sourced from an analogue master. The album package includes an insert of translated lyrics, which accompanied the original international release. Featuring the classic singles ‘Fast Car’, ‘Talkin’ Bout A Revolution’, and ‘Baby Can I Hold You’, the album earned three Grammy Awards and went on to become one of the most successful debuts of all time, peaking at #1 in multiple countries and selling more than 20 million copies worldwide.To this day, it still makes regular appearances on charts around the world, and is one of the most successful albums by a female artist in chart history.

Side One:

1. Talkin’ Bout A Revolution (2:38)
2. Fast Car (4:58)
3. Across The Lines (3:22)
4. Behind The Wall (1:46)
5. Baby Can I Hold You (3:16)

Side Two:

1. Mountains O’ Things (4:37)
2. She’s Got Her Ticket (3:54)
3. Why? (2:01)
4. For My Lover (3:15)
5. If Not Now… (2:55)
6. For You (3:09)