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Tracy Chapman is the debut album by the American singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman, released on April 5, 1988, by Elektra Records. The album was recorded at the Powertrax studio in Hollywood, California. In 1987, Chapman was discovered by fellow Tufts University student Brian Koppelman. He offered to show her work to his father, who owned a successful publishing company; however, she did not consider the offer to be serious. After multiple performances, however, Koppelman found a demo tape of her singing "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution", which he promoted to radio stations, and she was eventually signed to Elektra.
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Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Comes with inner sleeve with picture and lyrics in English + fold out insert with lyrics in Italian, French, Spanish and German. Mastered At Masterdisk stands for Direct Metal Mastering (DMM) At role.”
Cat#: 9 60774-1 · 96 0774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Comes with printed inner sleeve with original english lyrics. The sleeve on this version has a glossy finish, Tracy Chapman is similar but has a matte sleeve This album is dedicated to Aneta. Sleeve is the same like Tracy Chapman, but la...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Released in a single cardboard sleeve. Including printed inner sleeve with artist pic, lyrics and credits. Cat# 670.4170 on center labels, top right front sleeve, inner sleeve and spine. Cat# 755960774 - 1/4 on top left rear sleeve. Cat#...”
Cat#: 00410 · 670.4170 · 755960774 - 1/4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“the hype sticker image top right is actually printed on the cover, which is a photographic copy of the South African release with the credits for distribution and printing overlaid on the rear.”
Cat#: EKC 6169
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Comes with printed inner-sleeve with lyrics/credits/photo. Back-cover: Manufactured & distributed in Portugal by EMI-Valentim de Carvalho Música, Lda. ℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for...”
Cat#: 9607741
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“No Barcode on back cover Comes with insert.”
Cat#: 60774-1 · 9 60774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“From back cover: Elektra/Asylum Records, a division of Warner Communications Inc. ℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Manufactured in Germany. Pres...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightDiscolandia
“Manufacturado por Industrias Fonoelectricas "Lyra" La Paz - Bolivia”
Cat#: WL 1051
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Includes a printed inner sleeve with lyrics, credits and thank yous on one side and a photo of Tracy Chapman on the other. "SP" in label matrix and "E A S T" embossed on side B label denote a Specialty Records Corporation pressing. Cat...”
Cat#: 60774-1 · 9 60774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Very similar to other European releases but with a distinctive small pressing ring ca. 3,2 cm in diameter. This version has embossed, mirrored, number inside the pressing ring on at least one of the labels: Variant 1 has an embossed, mir...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Fabricado por Sonolux S.A. Medellín Colombia, bajo licencia de WEA International Inc. Afiliado a Asincol”
Cat#: 23(4031)00062
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Specific features: - This version doesn't have embossed, mirrored, number inside central pressing ring visible on label/s. - Vinyl is translucent, dark brown/amber brown, when held against the strong yellow (warm) light source. The color...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Manufactured And Distributed By WEA Records Pty. Limited Direct Metal Mastering Included inner sleeve - lyrics on one side, artist image on the other”
Cat#: 60774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Test pressing with specially-designed Greek test labels. Some copies may have an insert with information. Some copies may have a red hype sticker on the front as seen in the photo”
Cat#: 960 774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Club Edition 60079 1 This album is dedicated to Aneta. Some copies with hypersticker "Ausgezeichnet with 3 Grammy Awards..." on front, as shown”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Test Pressing From Specialty Records Corporation 1400 E. Lachawanna Ave Olyphant, PA 18447”
Cat#: 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra / הד ארצי
“Back cover: Hed Arzi 1973 LTD The Records Manufacturing Co. Ramat Gan. Made in Israel”
Cat#: BAN 960774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Released with a printed sleeve including a photo and lyrics. Direct Metal Mastering. This album is dedicated to Aneta. ER. Printed in Canada. Distributed by WEA Music of Canada Ltd., a Warner Communications Company. ℗ © 1988 Elektra/A...”
Cat#: 96 07741
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“This is a BMG club edition with no barcode.”
Cat#: 60774-1 · 9 60774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Digitally recorded and mixed at Powertrax, Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Masterdisk. Published by SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music, ASCAP. ℗ 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Similar to Tracy Chapman but not a club edition. In contrary to Tracy Chapman, this release Teldec release has an additional outer pressing ring on labels. This release comes in a matte sleeve. Printed inner sleeve with a full sized ar...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“This release comes in a matte sleeve. Printed inner sleeve with a full sized artist photo on one side and lyrics and credits in English on the other. From back cover: Elektra/Asylum Records, a division of Warner Communications Inc. ℗ ...”
Cat#: 960 774-1 · EKT 44
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 7559607741
CD(117)
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗&© 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. This album is dedicated to Aneta Thanks to my Mother, Rev, Tate, Jackie Green, Mark Fischer, Brian Koppelman, ...”
Cat#: CD 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Manufactured in U.S.A. by Memory-Tech Inc.”
Cat#: 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗&© 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. This album is dedicated to Aneta Thanks to my Mother, Rev, Tate, Jackie Green, Mark Fischer, Brian Koppelma...”
Cat#: E2 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: CD 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightTELDEC
“℗ & © 1987 TELDEC Schallplatten GmbH · Heußweg 25 · 2000 Hamburg 20 Printed in West Germany Made in W. Germany Looks like Das Goldene Marschalbum by Ernst Mosch, but the CD actually plays Tracy Chapman, as the matrix suggests.”
Cat#: 244 461-2 · 8.26488
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra / הד ארצי
“Made in Israel. Hebrew back+booklet.”
Cat#: 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Made in USA by PDO on front on disc and in mould area. Manufactured in Germany on back inlay.”
Cat#: 960 774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“D 153582 on back tray insert, in place of barcode, and on the back page of the booklet 153582D on the disc face MADE IN U.S.A. BY SANYO.”
Cat#: 60774-2 · 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 9 60774-2 · 9607742
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“1. © 1982 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 2. © 1987 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 3. © 1985 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 4. © 1983 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 5. © 1982 SBK April Music Inc./Pu...”
Cat#: 60774-2 · 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Distinguishing features include catalog number (consistent on inserts and disc), barcode, label logo, price code. Original 1988 pressing. Booklet contains original English lyrics plus translations in French, Italian, Spanish and German....”
Cat#: 7559-60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗&© 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. This album is dedicated to Aneta Thanks to my Mother, Rev, Tate, Jackie Green, Mark Fischer, Brian Koppelma...”
Cat#: E2 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra / הד ארצי
“With Barcode”
Cat#: 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“CD is stored inside a standard jewel case with a grey tray. A 28 page booklet included, containing among other information lyrics translated in French, Italian, Spanish and German language. Release 7931640: similar pressing, but with ...”
Cat#: 960 774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Slight differences found between this and release Tracy Chapman = different style barcode & release Tracy Chapman = barcode / matrix / manufactured and not made in Germany on this disk. 28 page booklet contains original English lyrics ...”
Cat#: 960 774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“1. © 1982 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 2. © 1987 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 3. © 1985 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 4. © 1983 SBK April Music Inc./Purple Rabbit Music 5. © 1982 SBK April Music Inc./Pu...”
Cat#: 60774-2 · 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Original 1988 pressing. Booklet contains original English lyrics plus translations in Italian, French, Spanish and German. Full digital recording ℗© 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the wo...”
Cat#: 960 774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightBMG Direct Marketing, Inc. / Elektra
Cat#: 9 60774-2 · D 153582
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“This version has black background as the back cover of the insert. It also includes Executive Producer credits under the Producer credits on the back cover. Printed in U.S.A. Cat# 9 60774-2 On Spine / Cat# 60774-2 On CD and back page of...”
Cat#: 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Identical to Tracy Chapman, but has a different price code for France Original 1988 pressing. Booklet contains original English lyrics plus translations in French, Italian, Spanish and German. Full digital recording ℗© 1988 Elektra/Asy...”
Cat#: 960 774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Ⓟ© 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records This album is dedicated to Aneta Thanks to my Mother, Rev, Tate, Jackie Green, Mark Fischer, Brian Koppelman, Charles Koppelman, Bob Krasnow, and everyone at SBK and Elektra. Full Digital Recording 8 pa...”
Cat#: E2 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 9 60774-2
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 7559-60774-2
Tape(93)
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“The cassette shell window has the following pattern. I I I O I I I”
Cat#: 60774-4 · 9 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Una CIA. De Grupo Warner Communications Made In Mexico”
Cat#: CSWE-6750
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Similar SR release: Tracy Chapman (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks, molded circle in center) Tracy Chapman (time scale window has no numbers or hatch marks. Cassette shell mold is completely different then above release)[...”
Cat#: 60774-4 · 9 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗ & © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the United States. Manufactured by Columbia House, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd. / Fabriqué par Columbia House, une division...”
Cat#: E4 60774 · E4-60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“This album is dedicated to Aneta.”
Cat#: 3252
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 400.410 · 767.4170
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Made in Italy”
Cat#: 9 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: E4 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Manufactured in Germany.”
Cat#: 7559-60774-4 · France WE 481 · UK EKT 44C
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Digitally recorded and mixed at Powertrax, Hollywood, CA. Mastered at Masterdisk. All songs published by(GB only): SBK Songs Ltd. ℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of...”
Cat#: 960 774-4 · EKT 44C · EKT44C
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra / Magnasound
Cat#: 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the United States. Version duplicated by Capitol Records-EMI Of Canada Limited (duplicator code "c", medium window). Also exists dupl...”
Cat#: 96 07744
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Colombian Release”
Cat#: 60774-1 · 9 60774-1
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 60774-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 60744-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Clear cassette shell variation.”
Cat#: 60774-4 · E4 60774
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra/Asylum Records
“Cassette has glossy silver label that states; See inlay card for details. No artist information on label.”
Cat#: EKT 44C
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
Cat#: 60744-4
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States. Manufactured in Germany.”
Cat#: 7559-60774-4 · EKT 44C
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“℗ © 1988 Elektra/Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside the United States. Made in Canada. Clear cassette with grey text. Foldout J-card with Durations / Credits / Lyrics.”
Cat#: 96 07744
Tracy Chapman
chevron_rightElektra
“Booklet with English lyrics and credits. Greenish transparent cassette shell, "Warner Music" lead-in tape. Transparent jewel case with "w" Warner logo. — Label A: ℗ & © 1988 Elektra Entertainment Manufactured for distribution in Thaila...”
Cat#: 960774-4