Looking For The Perfect Beat – Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

$129.58


Record Condition: NM
Sleeve Condition: VGKnow About Vinyl Gradings

A groundbreaking slice of electronic dance that pioneered hip-hop’s future—essential for every vinyl devotee.

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When ‘Looking For The Perfect Beat’ dropped in 1983, Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force were already reimagining the sonic possibilities of urban music. This album is more than a collection of tracks—it’s a turning point in electronic music and hip-hop history. Marrying machine-driven beats with infectious chants, Bambaataa and his crew channel the energy of the Bronx block parties and funnel it into a sound that still feels bold today. The title track—built on futuristic synths and throbbing drum machines—became a blueprint for countless producers, bridging the gap between electro, hip-hop, and global dance floors. Every groove on this record pulses with innovation, from the robotic rhythms to the socially charged lyricism. For collectors, owning this release is a statement: you value the roots of modern dance and the fearless spirits who shaped it. ‘Looking For The Perfect Beat’ isn’t just a dance record—it’s a cultural artifact, a testament to a moment when creativity, technology, and community collided to change music forever.

Track List:
A1 – Looking For The Perfect Beat (Vocal) –
A2 – Bonus Beats II –
B – Looking For The Perfect Beat (Instrumental) –

Artist

Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force

Catalog Number

12AP 3015

Format

LP

Genre

Electronic

Label

CBS/Sony

Manufacturing Year

1985

Record Condition

NM

Sleeve Condition

VG

No Of Records

1

Mood

Dance

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