Eazy-E Boyz-N-The Hood NWA Dopeman 1989 12" Maxi Single US Priority VL7216
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Description
Eazy-E Boyz-N-The Hood NWA Dopeman 1989 12" Maxi Single US Priority VL7216 IN SHRINK VG+
Item Specifics:
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Artist: Eazy-E / N.W.A
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Title: Boyz-N-The Hood / Dopeman (Maxi-12" Single)
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Label: Ruthless Records / Priority Records
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Catalog Number: VL7216 / VL 7216-A / VL 7216-B
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Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
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Release Year: 1989
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Genre: Hip Hop
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Style: Gangsta Rap, Hardcore Rap, West Coast Hip Hop, Old School
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Country: US
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Record Size: 12"
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Speed: 33 1/3 RPM
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Special Attributes: First Priority Pressing, In Original Factory Shrink Wrap, Mastered at Capitol Studios by Wally Traugott (Wally), Includes Remixes, Picture Sleeve
Description:
Up for sale is a magnificent, collector-grade US Original 1989 Priority/Ruthless Pressing of the ultimate West Coast blueprint Maxi 12" single "Boyz-N-The Hood" by Eazy-E backed with "Dopeman" by N.W.A (Cat# VL7216).
Masterfully produced by Dr. Dre & DJ Yella for High Powered Productions with executive production by Eric (Eazy-E) Wright, this multi-platinum independent landmark single features the absolute foundations of Reality & Gangsta Rap.
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Side A (Eazy-E): Features the definitive "Boyz-N-The Hood" (6:20) and the essential "Boyz-N-The Hood (Remix)" (6:20) (referenced from DSC03168.jpg).
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Side B (N.W.A): Features the hard-hitting street anthems "Dopeman" (5:46) and "Dopeman (Remix)" (5:20) featuring Ice Cube (referenced from DSC03170.jpg).
This historic analog press was mastered from the original studio master tapes at Capitol Mastering. The deadwax features the official stamped "MASTERED BY CAPITOL" logo paired with the hand-etched script signature "Wally" of the legendary mastering wizard Wally Traugott (referenced from DSC03172.jpg). This variant delivers massive, rumbling 808 low-end slam, exceptional vocal clarity, and punchy drum transients.
This spectacular copy remains beautifully housed in its original factory shrink wrap, fully shielding the iconic Compton street portrait sleeve from edge wear, ring soil, or corner splitting (referenced from DSC03167.jpg). It retains a brilliant vintage retail price sticker on the front. Reverse side is perfectly clean beneath the shrink wrap (referenced from DSC03169.jpg).
An elite, clean addition for any serious Golden Era Rap, Ruthless Records, or West Coast Hip-Hop vinyl completist!
Technical Data:
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Matrix / Runout (Side A): VL-7216-A [MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped] Wally (Hand-Etched / Master Stamped)
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Matrix / Runout (Side B): VL-7216-B [MASTERED BY CAPITOL stamped] Wally (Hand-Etched / Master Stamped)
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Mastering Studio & Engineer: Capitol Mastering / Wally Traugott (Wally script)
Condition Report:
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Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus). Beautiful glossy vinyl record retaining a strong original factory shine. Under close inspection beneath bright direct light, it shows only a few minor, faint paper sleeve scuffs and superficial cosmetic hairlines that do not affect playback. The classic silver-grey Ruthless labels are exceptionally clean, bright, and completely free of any writing, stamps, or stickers (as seen in DSC03168.jpg and DSC03170.jpg). Spindle hole shows minimal wear. Plays with immense analog power, heavy driving bass, and clear vocals.
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Cover Condition: EX / NM (In Shrink). Absolutely fantastic cardboard jacket. Preserved beneath its original factory shrink wrap since 1989, protecting the picture sleeve from edge wear, fading, or corner splitting (referenced from DSC03167.jpg). Corners are sharp and rigid, and the spine remains fully intact. Reverse side is perfectly clean beneath the shrink wrap (referenced from DSC03169.jpg). An exceptional copy.
Tracklist:
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Side ONE (SIDE A):
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Eazy-E – Boyz-N-The Hood — 6:20
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Eazy-E – Boyz-N-The Hood (Remix) — 6:20
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Side TWO (SIDE B):
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N.W.A – Dopeman — 5:46
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N.W.A – Dopeman (Remix) — 5:20
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