Tracy Chapman: Tracy Chapman CD

This is a classic Tracy Chapman self-titled debut CD, the groundbreaking 1988 album that launched her career to global stardom.

The front cover features the iconic warm-toned portrait of a young Tracy Chapman with her distinctive short, textured hair, eyes gently closed in a moment of quiet intensity. A bold yellow promotional sticker highlights the standout hits: “Fast Car”, “Baby Can I Hold You”, and “Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution” — tracks that became anthems of social awareness, hope, and resilience. The spine reads “TRACY CHAPMAN” in elegant vertical lettering, and the disc is housed in a standard clear jewel case.

The back cover lists the full 11-track lineup in striking black-on-dark design:

1.  Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution (2:38)

2.  Fast Car (4:58)

3.  Across the Lines (3:22)

4.  Behind the Wall (1:46)

5.  Baby Can I Hold You (3:16)

6.  Mountains O’ Things (4:37)

7.  She’s Got Her Ticket (3:54)

8.  Why? (2:01)

9.  For My Lover (3:15)

10.  If Not Now… (3:01)

11.  For You (3:09)

Produced by David Kershenbaum, this full digital recording (DDD) captures Chapman’s raw acoustic guitar work, powerful vocals, and poignant folk storytelling addressing themes of poverty, inequality, love, and revolution. Released on April 5, 1988, the album topped charts worldwide, achieved multi-platinum status (over 6 million copies sold in the US alone), and earned multiple Grammy nominations, cementing its place as a landmark in contemporary folk and singer-songwriter music.