Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

When Tracy Chapman’s self-titled debut album arrived in April 1988, it did something entirely unexpected: it quieted a loud, synthesizer-drenched musical landscape with nothing more than an acoustic guitar and an extraordinary voice. Anchored by the haunting, cinematic storytelling of "Fast Car" and the urgent activism of "Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution," the record became an instant cultural touchstone, earning three Grammy Awards and selling millions of copies worldwide. Decades later, its raw exploration of working-class struggles, systemic neglect, and quiet hope remains profoundly timeless—a masterclass in minimalist folk-rock that continues to influence new generations of storytellers.

Features

• 2024 Argentinian Reissue
• This specific edition was manufactured and distributed by the Argentine record label Plaza Independencia Música in collaboration with Elektra Records, released as part of the country's Colecciones La Nación - The Best Of The 80's newsstand series
• Includes a printed inner sleeve or insert with full track lyrics and album credits.

Tracklist

A1 Talkin' Bout A Revolution
A2 Fast Car
A3 Across The Lines
A4 Behind The Wall
A5 Baby Can I Hold You

B1 Mountains O' Things
B2 She's Got Her Ticket
B3 Why?
B4 For My Lover
B5 If Not Now...
B6 For You