Salt 'N' Pepa – Hot Cool Vicious (LP, Album, Reissue, Blue Vinyl, 2024, Island Records 602458669954)

Why This Record Matters
Hot Cool Vicious introduced Salt ’N’ Pepa as one of the first major female rap groups to achieve mainstream success, helping push hip hop further into pop culture during the late 1980s. Anchored by “Push It,” the album became a landmark crossover release that helped define early pop rap and women’s presence in commercial hip hop.

Collector Note
2024 US blue vinyl reissue from the Hip Hop At 50 series on Island Records. Colored-vinyl hip-hop anniversary editions continue to attract strong collector demand, especially for foundational albums tied to early mainstream rap history.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: M sealed and unplayed
Sleeve: NM factory sealed with minimal shelf wear

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Blue Vinyl
Label: Island Records – 602458669954
Series: Hip Hop At 50
Country: US
Released: 2024
Genre: Hip Hop
Style: Pop Rap

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Push It 4:32
A2 Beauty And The Beat 4:47
A3 Tramp - Remix 3:34
A4 I'll Take Your Man 5:08

Side B
B1 It's Alright 4:14
B2 How Long (Betcha Gotta Chick On The Side) - Remix 4:58
B3 I Desire 3:56
B4 The Showstopper 4:59
B5 My Mic Sounds Nice 4:10

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II (when applicable).
Stored in protective outer sleeve.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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