Run-D.M.C. – 1984 Run-D.M.C. Profile Records – PRO-1202 in shrink
**OG FIRST PRESS**
 

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG+
Inner Sleeve: Generic
Record: VG+
Profile Records – PRO-1202
We conservatively grade our records.

Run-D.M.C. – Run-D.M.C. (1984) | OG US First Press | In Shrink | Profile Records – PRO-1202

Collector Summary

Original 1984 US first press of Run-D.M.C.’s legendary debut album, still in its original shrinkwrap — an extremely hard-to-find condition for early hip-hop vinyl. This is the foundational album that launched the group and reshaped the sound of rap, and the Profile PRO-1202 OG pressing is the version collectors consider essential. Shrink-preserved copies are especially desirable due to the rarity of clean early-80s hip-hop jackets.

Key Features

• 1984 Original US First Press

• In original shrinkwrap (rare for early hip-hop)

• Profile Records – PRO-1202

• Foundational Golden Age hip-hop release

• Classic early Profile label design

• Analog mastering with true early-80s NYC sound

• Highly collectible early rap OG pressing

Description

Run-D.M.C.’s debut album is one of the most influential releases in rap history, marking the transition from old-school party hip-hop to the harder, stripped-down, street-level sound that would define the genre’s future. The PRO-1202 original pressing captures this raw energy with punchy early Profile mastering that collectors consistently prefer over later reissues.

Finding a true OG first press still in shrink is extremely uncommon, as most copies were heavily handled, DJ’d, or stored without preservation in the 1980s. These shrink-wrapped OGs hold excellent long-term collector value and have become key pieces in early hip-hop vinyl archives.

This copy represents one of the most historically important hip-hop albums ever pressed to wax, preserved in an exceptional state.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1984 OG US Press)

• Catalog #: PRO-1202 (Profile Records)

• Early Profile red/green label layout (1984-correct)

• Pre-barcode jacket preserved under shrink

• Thick mid-80s US jacket stock

• Original Profile mastering typical of first pressings

• Period-accurate fonts, spacing, and catalog presentation

Great For

• Golden Age hip-hop collectors

• Run-D.M.C. / Def Jam / Profile Records archivists

• 80s NYC rap historians

• Vinyl enthusiasts seeking preserved early hip-hop

• Anyone building a first-press hip-hop foundation collection

Searching for OG early hip-hop pressings or shrink-wrapped rap classics? We got you.

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Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.