Tracy Chapman (35th Anniversary Edition) Tracy Chapman

Originally released in April 1988, Tracy Chapman remains one of the most influential and commercially successful debut albums of all time. This special 35th-anniversary edition, prepared by Tracy Chapman and original producer David Kershenbaum, is pressed on 180-gram transparent orange vinyl, offering a fresh way to experience its timeless sound.

Featuring the classic singles “Fast Car,” “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution,” and “Baby Can I Hold You,” the album launched Chapman’s career, earning three Grammy Awards and selling over 20 million copies worldwide. It topped charts across the globe and remains a fixture on all-time greatest album lists.

This anniversary reissue stays true to the original vision, sourced from an analogue master and housed in a faithfully reproduced sleeve, complete with the original translated lyric insert from the international release.

Chapman reflects on the album’s enduring impact:
"I was just out of college when the album came out and for a young singer-songwriter, it was a dream come true – making a record, recording my own songs, releasing my first album. 1988 marked the beginning of what has been a humbling and thrilling experience, seeing fans around the world embrace these 11 songs. I really wanted to mark the 35th anniversary of the album, and so I am grateful to have this opportunity to reissue the record on vinyl."

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