Blapps Posse – Don’t Hold Back / Bus It (1991) – Rare UK Breakbeat/Rave Classic
Full-length collectible 12" LP Vinyl Initials on cover;
Record condition :
VINYL - EX
JACKET - VG (see photos)
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Overview
Up for sale is a certified piece of UK dance music history: the 12" vinyl release of "Don't Hold Back" and "Bus It" by the legendary Blapps Posse. Released in 1991 on the cult label Tribal Bass Records (TRIBE 1), this record is a quintessential example of the early 90s London sound where Hip-Hop meets the burgeoning Rave and Breakbeat scene. Produced by Aston Harvey (who later went on to form The Freestylers) and Jason Carter, this release is a must-have for DJs and collectors of old-school hardcore, acid, and breakbeat house.
Technical Details
- Artist: Blapps Posse (Aston Harvey & Jason Carter)
- Label: Tribal Bass Records – TRIBE 1
- Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Country: UK
- Released: 1991
- Genre: Electronic / Hip-Hop
- Style: Breakbeat, Acid, Hip-Hop, Early Hardcore
Tracklist
Side A:
Side B:
Historical Significance & Samples
This record is famous for its creative and influential use of samples that defined the "Baltimore Club" sound and the UK Rave era.
- "Bus It" famously samples Word Of Mouth Featuring DJ Cheese – Coast To Coast and Stone – Time.
- "Don't Hold Back" utilizes the powerful vocals of Sinnamon – I Need You Now.
- The Blapps Posse was at the forefront of the London production crews that fused house basslines with the edge of rap vocals, creating a unique sound that still resonates in clubs today.
Condition Report
- Vinyl Condition: EX (Excellent) or better condition. The record has been very well preserved.
- Jacket Condition: VG (Very Good). The sleeve is structurally sound with standard shelf wear.
- Note: There are handwritten initials ("S.B.") in black marker on the front cover, specifically on the white map of Africa. Please refer to the photos for a clear view of this marking. While it is a cosmetic flaw, the rest of the artwork remains vibrant.
Shipping & Payment (Geneva Based)
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Don't miss the chance to own this original 1991 pressing. A true "weapon" for any serious DJ set or a cornerstone for a UK Rave collection!
Label:
Tribal Bass Records – TRIBE 1
Format:
Vinyl , 12"
Country:
UK
Released:
1991
Genre:
Electronic
Style:
Breakbeat , Acid , Hip Hop
Tracklist
A1 Don't Hold Back '91 (Vocal Mix) Written-By – Harvey *, Kid *, Carter *
A2 Don't Hold Back '91 (Blappstramental Mix) Written-By – Harvey *, Kid *, Carter *
AA Bus It (It's Time To Get B'zy) (The Final Message) Written-By – Harvey *, Carter *
Credits
Engineer – Aston *
Producer, Mixed By – Asid Aston *, Jazzy Jason
Rap – Dazzle D *
Vocals – Lou-Eze *
Notes
Recorded at Noise Gate Studios.
Bus It samples: Word Of Mouth Featuring DJ Cheese – Coast To Coast and Stone - Time
Don't Hold Back! samples are from Sinnamon - I Need You Now
the credits on this release incorrectly state Tunbridge as the writer , the correct artist name is credited here.
Biography Blapps Posse
The Blapps! Records (UK) label run by Jason Carter, released several records from 1989–1992 that are considered classics in the Baltimore area, as well as in the British rave scene. "Don't Hold Back", "Too Much Energy" and "Let the Freak" were sampled and played heavily by DJs and producers that would define the Baltimore club sound. Blapps! Records has 2 sublabels: Pure Bhoomie, Ruff Lick Records.
Blapps Posse (Aston Harvey of Freestylers & Jason Carter) were a London-based production crew that created some very original sounds in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their music combined house and hip hop influences - strong bass lines and house breaks, fused with the edge of rap vocals and beats.
DJ Toolz
Jason's relationship with Ninja Tune started after he met Coldcut with the DJ Toolz project and blossomed with the release of four breakbeat albums under the same name on sub-label Ninja Toolz .
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