AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & SOULSONIC FORCE Planet Rock | The Album (Tommy Boy reissues a long out-of-print classic with this exclusive limited edition LP pressing of Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force‘s Planet Rock. Pressed on Clear with Blue, Purple & Gold Splatter Vinyl, this sought-after release captures some of the most pioneering and influential tracks in Hip Hop history. Widely recognised as one of the founding fathers of rap, Afrika Bambaataa was a revolutionary force in the South Bronx, known for throwing legendary block parties that shaped the early Hip Hop movement. With the release of Planet Rock in 1982, assisted by Soulsonic Force, Bambaataa fused Hip Hop and electronic music in groundbreaking style, leaving an enduring mark on popular music and dance culture. Originally compiled in 1986 from a string of singles, the record features era-defining cuts such as “Looking For The Perfect Beat” and “Renegades of Funk,” alongside further collaborations with figures like Melle Mel and Trouble Funk. A long-time favourite among DJs, breakers, and collectors, this reissue restores a crucial piece of Hip Hop heritage to vinyl shelves. Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed. Recommended)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Side One
1.Planet Rock (Original Twelve-Inch Version) – Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
2.Looking for the Perfect Beat (Original Twelve-Inch Version) – Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
3.Renegades of Funk (Remix) – Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force

Side Two
1.Frantic Situation (Frantic Mix)
2.Who You Funkin’ With? (feat. Melle Mel)
3.Go-Go Pop (feat. Trouble Funk)
4.They Made a Mistake (Performed by M.C. G.L.O.B.E. and Pow Wow)

Key Features
Tommy Boy exclusive limited edition reissue
Pressed on Clear with Blue, Purple & Gold Splatter Vinyl
Includes seminal Hip Hop singles Planet Rock, Looking For The Perfect Beat, and Renegades of Funk
Collaborations with Melle Mel, Trouble Funk, M.C. G.L.O.B.E. and Pow Wow
Ranked by Slant Magazine among the Best Albums of the 1980s and featured in 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die

Artist – Afrika Bambaataa (click link for complete listing)
Title – Planet Rock | The Album (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release – 2024
Original Year of Release – 1986
Format – vinyl LP album (LP record)
Record Label – Tommy Boy Music
Catalogue No – TB-1007-0 (click link for more)
Country of Origin – United States (USA)
Language – Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info – Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode – 016998100707
Condition – Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No – AFRLPPL874186

GENRES
Hip Hop, Rap & Hip Hop, Soul and r&b.

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