Beat Street Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Volume 1)

New!  FYI the album cover has a crease on the left front

Released in 1984 by Atlantic Records, the original motion picture soundtrack for the hip-hop drama Beat Street served as a vital cultural ambassador for early New York City hip-hop culture. Produced by Harry Belafonte and Arthur Baker, the double-volume release captured the vibrant intersection of electro-funk, boogie, and old-school rap. The project features foundational contributions from legendary pioneers including Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five, Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force, and The Treacherous Three. Anchored by iconic tracks like "Beat Street Breakdown" and "Frantic Situation," the records helped broadcast breakdancing, DJing, and graffiti art to a global mainstream audience. Ultimately, the soundtrack stands as an essential historical artifact of the genre's formative era and its commercial breakthrough onto the international stage.