Tracy Chapman (Orange Vinyl)

Brand new sealed LP, Album, Reissue, Orange Transparent vinyl.

Tracy Chapman is the self-titled debut album by 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 her single "Talkin' Bout a Revolution", which he promoted to radio stations, and she was eventually signed to Elektra Records.

In early attempts to produce the first album, many producers turned down Chapman as they did not favor her musical direction. David Kershenbaum, however, decided to produce it as he wanted to record an acoustic music album. It was recorded in Hollywood, California in only eight weeks. Most of the writing is based on political and social causes.

Tracy Chapman gained critical acclaim from a wide majority of music critics, praising the simplicity, Chapman's vocal ability and the lyrical content. They also noticed the political and social lyrical content. The album received commercial success in most of the countries it was released. It made it to the top of the charts in many countries, including Austria, New Zealand, Switzerland, Denmark, and the United Kingdom. It peaked at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200, and was certified six-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), with sales exceeding over six million copies in the United States alone.

Three singles were released from the album, with the most commercially successful single being "Fast Car". The song was performed at the Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute. It rose to the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 and also did well in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and other European countries.

A1

Talkin' Bout A Revolution Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar [Electric], Percussion – Tracy Chapman Bass – Larry Klein Drums, Percussion – Denny Fongheiser Guitar, Electric Organ [Hammond] – Jack Holder

2:38
A2		Fast Car Acoustic Guitar, Rhythm Guitar [Electric], Percussion – Tracy Chapman Drums – Denny Fongheiser Steel Guitar – Ed Black

4:58
A3		Across The Lines Acoustic Guitar – Tracy Chapman Bass – Larry Klein Drums – Denny Fongheiser Hammered Dulcimer [Hammer Dulcimer] – Jack Holder

3:22
A4		Behind The Wall	1:46
A5		Baby Can I Hold You Bass – Larry Klein Electric Organ [Hammond], Electric Sitar – Jack Holder Electric Violin – David LaFlamme Keyboards – Bob Marlette Percussion, Drums – Denny Fongheiser Rhythm Guitar – Tracy Chapman

3:16
B1		Mountains O' Things Guitar – Tracy Chapman Keyboards – Bob Marlette, Steve Kaplan Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa

4:37
B2		She's Got Her Ticket Bass – Larry Klein Drums – Denny Fongheiser Electric Organ [Hammond] – Jack Holder Guitar – Jack Holder, Tracy Chapman Keyboards – Steve Kaplan Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa

3:54
B3		Why? Acoustic Guitar – Tracy Chapman Bass – Larry Klein Drums, Percussion – Denny Fongheiser Electric Organ [Hammond], Guitar – Jack Holder Percussion – Paulinho Da Costa

2:01
B4		For My Lover Acoustic Guitar – Tracy Chapman Bass – Larry Klein Dobro – Jack Holder Drums – Denny Fongheiser Steel Guitar – Ed Black Synthesizer [Synth Harmonica] – Steve Kaplan

3:15
B5		If Not Now... Acoustic Guitar, Percussion – Tracy Chapman Bass – Larry Klein Percussion – Denny Fongheiser Piano – Jack Holder

2:55
B6		For You Acoustic Guitar – Tracy Chapman

3:09