{"product_id":"legion-of-doom-the-beat-of-the-drum-1986-us-hip-hop-vg","title":"Legion Of Doom - The Beat of The Drum 1986 US Hip Hop VG","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLEGION OF DOOM - THE BEAT OF THE DRUM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStep directly onto the raw, concrete foundations of 1980s street culture with this incredibly rare vintage 12\" single pressing of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"130\"\u003eThe Beat of the Drum\u003c\/i\u003e by Legion of Doom.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15595 citation-end-15595\"\u003e Serving as a highly collectable, underground 1986 Holy Grail released via Toe Jam Records, this phenomenal electro-hip-hop classic is an absolute masterclass in heavy, old-school analog production.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15594 citation-end-15594\"\u003eSourced directly from the legendary boards of New York's Power Play Studios, the wide, high-velocity 33 ⅓ RPM grooves deliver an uncompressed, arena-shaking sonic punch—blasting a heavy, rhythmic wall of electronic 808-style drum patterns and snotty, classic cadence.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15593 citation-end-15593\"\u003eTeeming with the production wizardry of George Kerr and Samm Culley, every groove bounces out of your sound system with pristine vintage mid-range snap and true block-party adrenaline.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-15592 citation-end-15592\"\u003eComplete with its scarce, vintage independent typography center labels, this beautifully preserved 12\" vinyl is an absolute, non-negotiable trophy piece for any serious hip-hop historian, early electro archivist, or vintage vinyl collector.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15592 citation-end-15592\"\u003e1986 US release by Toe Jam Records, catalog # T.J. 1001.  12\" vinyl with three (3) versions of \"The Beat of The Drum\" measuring 3:45, 5:00 and 6:00 in length across two (2) sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15592 citation-end-15592\"\u003eGeneric white cardboard outer sleeve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15592 citation-end-15592\"\u003eVinyl grades VG.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15592 citation-end-15592\"\u003e  Plays crisp and clear, really sound VG+... caught maybe a touch of static in play testing so downgraded to VG.  Vinyl surface has some light marks\/hairlines that don't seem to impact playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-15592 citation-end-15592\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47248564289667,"sku":null,"price":25.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260603_18_35_50_Pro.jpg?v=1780530265","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/legion-of-doom-the-beat-of-the-drum-1986-us-hip-hop-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}