Shabba Ranks - The Jam (1991) Vinyl 12" Single • KRS-1, Remix, As Raw As Ever

Catalog Number: 49-74041

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface impressions, (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is mostly readable with moderate wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in top-left.)

Tracks:

• The Jam (Back To The Bridge Mix)
• The Jam (Ram Jam Mix)
• The Jam (Instrumental)
• The Jam (The Original Jam Mix)
• The Jam (Boo-Ya-Ca Mix)
• The Jam (Boo-Ya-Ca Dub)

About The Record:

The Jam, by Shabba Ranks, released in 1991, is a landmark EP that blends dancehall reggae with hip-hop, showcasing Ranks' signature gritty vocal style and featuring KRS-One. This collaboration marked a significant fusion of Jamaican and American music cultures, contributing to dancehall's growing global influence during the early 1990s. The EP includes tracks like The Jam (Back to the Bridge Mix) and The Jam (Ram Jam Mix), with the title track The Jam peaking at No. 52 on the US R&B charts, a notable achievement for a dancehall single at the time. The project’s innovative remixes and cross-genre appeal helped solidify Shabba Ranks' status as a dancehall pioneer and a crossover success in the U.S. market. No other singles from the EP charted, but The Jam remains a culturally significant track for its bold integration of rap and reggae.