NEW DOUBLE LP
New sealed copy. Pressed on fruit punch coloured vinyl. Released as part of the Def Jam 50th Anniversary series of reissues.
Released in November 1988, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick stands as one of hip hop’s most influential debuts. With a sharp blend of humor, wit, and vivid narrative detail, Slick Rick introduced a storytelling style that reshaped rap’s lyrical possibilities. His distinct delivery—marked by a charismatic London twang and streetwise cool—set him apart immediately.
The album topped Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and reached number 31 on the Billboard 200. Anchored by iconic tracks like “Children’s Story” and “Mona Lisa,” it combines richly imaginative rhymes with slick, sample-heavy production. Over time, the album earned universal acclaim, earning a five-mic rating from The Source and a place on numerous best-of lists, including Slant’s “100 Best Albums of the 1980s.”
Referenced and revered by artists like Nas and Busta Rhymes, The Great Adventures of Slick Rick remains a cornerstone of golden-era hip hop and a masterclass in lyrical storytelling.
TRACKLIST:
A1 Treat Her Like A Prostitute
A2 The Ruler's Back
A3 Children's Story
B1 The Moment I Feared
B2 Let's Get Crazy
B3 Indian Girl (An Adult Story)
C1 Teenage Love
C2 Mona Lisa
C3 Kit What's The Scoop
D1 Hey Young World
D2 Teacher, Teacher
D3 Lick The Balls
