Eric B. & Rakim Paid In Full LP 4th & B'way BWAY-4005 Orig 1987 Golden Era Herb

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Eric B. & Rakim Paid In Full LP 4th & B'way BWAY-4005 Orig 1987 Golden Era Herb Powers SRC VG+

Item Specifics:

• Artist: Eric B. & Rakim

• Title: Paid In Full

• Label: 4th & B'way

• Catalog Number: BWAY-4005 (BWAY-4005A / BWAY-4005B)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Release Year: 1987

• Genre: Hip Hop

• Style: Golden Age, East Coast Rap, Conscious, Boom Bap

• Country: US (Original First Pressing)

• Category: 1980s Hip-Hop LPs / First Pressings

Description:

• The Record: Authentic 1987 US Original First Pressing LP release of Eric B. & Rakim's legendary debut masterpiece "Paid In Full", issued on 4th & B'way.

• The Significance: A Holy Grail of golden era hip-hop. Executive produced by Robert Hill. Features groundbreaking tracks like "Paid in Full", "I Ain't No Joke", "I Know You Got Soul", and "Eric B. Is President".

• Technical Quality: Pressed at Specialty Records Corporation (SRC stamp in deadwax) and mastered by legendary engineer Herb Powers Jr. (HERBIE Jr. :) hand-etched in deadwax runouts).

• Presentation: Housed in its original picture jacket.

Technical Data:

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): BWAY-4005-A [Herb Powers Jr. signature and runout etchings]

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): BWAY-4005-B [SRC stamp and runout etchings]

• Production: All songs written and produced by Eric B. & Rakim. Executive Producer: Robert Hill. Mastered by Herb “Pump” Powers Jr. at Frankford Wayne Studios, NY. Published by Robert Hill Music / BMI. ℗ 1987 Island Records, Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

• Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Visual: Retains a deep, brilliant original factory mirror gloss. The playing surface is clean, displaying only light, superficial paper sleeve whisps under direct light. No deep scuffs or scratches.

  • Labels: Clean, sharp yellow 4th & B'way center labels with crisp typography and zero notable spindle wear.

  • Audio: Plays clean, punchy, and dynamic. Heavy 80s boom-bap drum breaks, deep basslines, and Rakim's peerless delivery hit with full analog power.

• Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

  • Note: Original picture jacket is crisp, bright, and structurally solid with minor shelf wear.

Tracklist: Side A (SIDE A):

1. I Ain't No Joke — 3:54

2. Eric B. Is On The Cut — 3:48

3. My Melody — 6:46

4. I Know You Got Soul — 4:46

5. Move The Crowd — 4:23

Side B (SIDE B):

1. Paid In Full — 3:50

2. As The Rhyme Goes On — 4:00

3. Chinese Arithmetic — 4:07

4. Eric B. Is President — 6:15

5. Extended Beat — 3:49