Sugarhill Gang – Rapper's Delight

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Genre:	Funk / Soul
Style:	Disco
Year:	1979

Tracklist

		Rapper's Delight (Long Version)	15:00
		Rapper's Delight (Short Version)	6:30

Credits (6)

Pa.*
Lacquer Cut By
Sylvia Inc.*
Producer
G. O'Brien*
Written-By
H. Jackson*
Written-By
M. Wright*
Written-By
S. Robinson*
Written-By

Notes

There are two USA 12" pressings that got proper crediting for "Chic Music, Inc." but don't show the song being written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. These are: Rapper's Delight.

There are four original USA 12" pressings that got proper crediting for "CHIC Music Inc.," but also showing the song written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. These are: Rapper's Delight

The song's intro is an interpretation of "Here Comes That Sound Again" by British studio disco group Love De-Luxe. The track is formed extensively from the bass line from Chic's "Good Times" which originally was not cleared or credited to Chic. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards threatened legal action over copyright, which resulted in a settlement and their being credited as co-writers.

Versions:
3:55 Single Version
4:55 Album Version
6:30 12" Short Version
7:07 Long Single Version
14:35 12" Long Version

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Image	,	–			In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory	Version Details	Data Quality
	Rapper's Delight 12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Special Disco-Version	Metronome – 0930.002		1979	— 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", Single, 45 RPM	CNR – 0030.232		1979	— 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 45 RPM	Sound Of Scandinavia – SOSM 1012	Sweden	1979	Sweden — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Reissue	Quality – QDC 19	Canada	1979	Canada — 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM	Baboo – 310816		1979	— 1979
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single, Solid Centre	Sugar Hill Records – SH 101	UK	1979	UK — 1979
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Sound Of Scandinavia – SOS 1011	Scandinavia	1979	Scandinavia — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single	Vogue – 101260		1979	— 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7"	Philips – 6198 316	Italy	1979	Italy — 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", 45 RPM	Sugar Hill Records – SHL 101	UK	1979	UK — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", Jukebox, Promo, Red Labels	Sugar Hill Records – SH 752	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo	Quality – Q 2357X	Canada	1979	Canada — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Repress	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 45 RPM, Single	RCA Victor – TDS-061	Australia	1979	Australia — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Red Label	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7"	RCA Victor – 103492	Australia	1979	Australia — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single, Blue Label	Vogue – 101260		1979	— 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM	Frog Records (5) – FRS 3011	Italy	1979	Italy — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight = El Cotorreo 12", 33 ⅓ RPM	Trebol – TI - 70338	Mexico	1979	Mexico — 1979	New Submission
	Rapper's Delight 7", Promo	Sugar Hill Records – SH-752	US	1979	US — 1979	New Submission
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single, Knockout Centre	Sugar Hill Records – SH 101	UK	1979	UK — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Limited Edition, Yellow Translucent	Vogue – 310816		1979	— 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Green	Vogue – 310816		1979	— 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Vogue – 310816		1979	— 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Red Label	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	New Submission
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Metronome – 0030. 232		1979	— 1979
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single	Quality – QDC 19	Canada	1979	Canada — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight Acetate, 7", 45 RPM, Single Sided	Sugar Hill Records – SH-101A	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", Single, 45 RPM, Knockout Center	Sugar Hill Records – SH 101	UK	1979	UK — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Repress	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo	Vogue – 101260		1979	— 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Red Label	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	New Submission
	Rapper's Delight 12", 45 RPM	Sugar Hill Records – SHL 101	UK	1979	UK — 1979
	Rapper's Delight 7", Single, 45 RPM, Knockout Center	Sugar Hill Records – SH 101	UK	1979	UK — 1979	New Submission
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Orange Sleeve	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited
	Rapper's Delight 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Rainbo Pressing	Sugar Hill Records – SH-542	US	1979	US — 1979	Recently Edited

Reviews

Mokujin. Apr 11, 2025
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo, Special Disco-Version) 0930.002

Absolutely dope 12.15 mins rinse out of the classic.
Highly Recommend.
techluvr Dec 8, 2024
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) SH-542

Great copy. Can’t complain with this OG copy. Love the sleeve. One of my earliest memories of music. I was nine when this song dropped. The cultural shift that was felt when this song came out was immediate. Break dancing came with this movement. It was incredible to see it happen when it did. I just bought a pair of puma suedes recently on Black Friday and found this next week at my local shop graycatmusic. 😎
ColonelKurtz Jun 24, 2024
referencing Rapper's Delight (Hip Hop Remix 1989) (12", 45 RPM) SHRD0012

this version has the Original version of Rapper's Delight on it and not Jam Jam (Rapper's Reprise)
Nox_Records_Store Apr 22, 2024
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release) SH 542

I have 1 copy EX\VG+ for 30 euros \\ Send me a private message if you want buy it
Bartone88 Jul 1, 2023
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) SH-542

Definitely LoW bass Frequency my copy has original Cover and #3 below SUGARHILL GANG..The #3 is not shown on Discogs tho
refixzation Jan 30, 2023
referencing Rapper's Delight (Hip Hop Remix 1989) (12", 45 RPM) SHRD0012

under this release (same sleeve) there are some white label copies.
dancevinyl Jan 8, 2023
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 45 RPM) SHL 101

This is the first 12" that I bought, at the age of 10, and I've it's still prime place in my vinyl collection. A classic Hip Hop release that is widely known by all generations.
emmetclark Jul 9, 2022
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Red Label) SH-542

This version is the very first pressing. Red label allegedly limited to 3000 copies. Plays well, bass is punchy on my little edified speakers
out.to.lunch Jul 3, 2022
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", Blue Vinyl) 100.8045

maybe the best version of this maxi we had the pleasure to listen
Austint79 Apr 9, 2022
referencing Rapper's Delight (12", 33 ⅓ RPM) SH-542

I have changed the enter and outer sleeves. Side A has some scratches.