Object Details
Recorded by
Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, American, 1978 - 1988
Written by
Melle Mel, American, born 1961
Duke Bootee, American
Recorded by
Melle Mel, American, born 1961
Duke Bootee, American
Published by
Sugar Hill Records, American, 1979 - late 1980s
Description
A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm vinyl record (a) of the album "The Message" by Grand Master Flash and the Furious Five, with illustrated sleeve (b).
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Date
1982
Object number
2013.1.3ab
Restrictions & Rights
© 1982 Sugar Hill Records (now held by Rhino Records)
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
record covers
long-playing records
Medium
vinyl, ink on paper and cardboard
Dimensions
H x W (album jacket): 13 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (34.3 x 34.3 cm)
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Record Albums
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Hip-hop (Music)
Rappers (Musicians)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.1.3ab