Dual-Certified Autographed Hip-Hop Album: Hand-Signed by Run-D.M.C. (Rev. Run & D.M.C.)
This entry showcases a primary-source cornerstone of hip-hop history: an original 1986 vinyl LP pressing of Raising Hell, hand-signed on the front cover by pioneering rap legends Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons and Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group Run-D.M.C.. Released in May 1986 by Profile Records, this landmark, triple-platinum album revolutionized popular music by bringing hip-hop into the mainstream.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2009 and recipients of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Run-D.M.C. pioneered golden age hip-hop and ushered in the "new school" sound. They became the first hip-hop group to achieve a Gold, Platinum, and Multi-Platinum album, as well as the first rap group to appear on the cover of Rolling Stone and earn a Grammy nomination.
Produced by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons, Raising Hell broke historic barriers with its iconic Aerosmith collaboration, "Walk This Way", which fused rock and rap into a global pop culture phenomenon. The album also features foundational hip-hop classics including "It's Tricky", "Peter Piper", "My Adidas", and the title track "Raising Hell".
The front cover displays the famous green-tinted portrait of Rev. Run and D.M.C. alongside bright magenta vertical typography. Positioned across the center of the jacket, D.M.C. has signed in black marker ("DMC"), while Rev. Run has inscribed "It's Tricky" alongside his signature ("Rev. Run"). Complete with its original Profile Records vinyl LP disc, the album comes double-authenticated with an official Basic Certification Card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: FF66357) and a Certificate of Authenticity from Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) (Certification Number: BE23237). Showing light, age-appropriate handling, this autographed album stands as an essential centerpiece for hip-hop collectors, vinyl archivists, and music history enthusiasts.
Album & Presentation Specifications
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HISTORIC 1986 PROFILE VINYL PRESSING: Released in 1986 by Profile Records (PRO-1217); complete with original printed album jacket and vinyl LP record disc.
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ICONIC GOLDEN AGE COVER ART: Features the famous green and magenta front artwork alongside rear blue-tinted band photography.
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EXCELLENT DISPLAY CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with clean cover surfaces, intact seams, and sharp signature placement.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY REV. RUN & D.M.C.: Authentically autographed in marker across the front cover by Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Rev. Run ("Rev. Run / It's Tricky") and D.M.C. ("DMC").
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DUAL CERTIFIED (JSA & BECKETT): Fully verified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication LLC (JSA) (Certification Number: FF66357) and Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) (Certification Number: BE23237).
