USED VINYL
Eric B. & Rakim – Follow The Leader
$28.98
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- 4.6 on Google — real shop reviews
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- Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years
The record
Title: Eric B. & Rakim - Follow The Leader
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1988, Hip Hop, Golden Age East Coast Hip Hop, Long Island, New York 7/26
Matrix #: UNI-7965
Condition: VG+, sounds good (TC) | Members: Eric B (65' - Alive), Rakim (68' - Alive)
Cultural Facts:
- Personal Struggle: After the duo split, contract and royalty disputes stalled Rakim’s solo career for years, leaving one of rap’s greatest voices trapped in legal limbo during the early 90s.
- Studio Lore: The title track flips Bob James’ “Nautilus” into a dark, futuristic loop while Rakim stretches internal rhyme and breath control far beyond most 1988 rap records.
- Media Narrative: Follow The Leader confirmed Rakim as the rapper who changed technical standards, making complex rhyme patterns sound calm, controlled, and almost effortless.
What collectors say
4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews
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★★★★★
This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.
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★★★★★
Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).
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