VARIOUS ARTISTS — Kool Skool (1991)
Description
An original, vintage Australian-exclusive pressing of the urban pop and hip-hop compilation album Kool Skool, released in 1991 under the Columbia Records imprint (Catalogue No. 469496 4). This rare, region-specific artifact serves as a definitive time capsule documenting the sonic landscape of early-1990s club culture, new jack swing, and emergent hip-house movements within the Australasian market.
The curation represents a highly collectible convergence of global multi-platinum icons alongside foundational regional pioneers. Highlighting the release is the inclusion of "Unity" by Sydney's own Sound Unlimited Posse, historically significant as the first Australian hip-hop group signed to a major domestic label. This track shares the medium with chart-topping heavyweights including C&C Music Factory, Public Enemy, De La Soul, and L.L. Cool J, as well as period-defining pop phenomena such as New Kids on the Block and the globally historic novelty single "Do the Bartman" by The Simpsons.
Condition Report
- Cassette Shell: Very Good Plus (VG+). Clear housing with black internal slip sheets, silver direct-to-shell text, and intact multi-segment visual tracking windows. Minimal superficial handling wear; alignment pins and tension pads remain secure. Tape media appears mechanically sound with uniform winding.
- Inlay / J-Card: Very Good Plus (VG+). Full-color multi-panel fold-out paper insert featuring stylized contemporary 1990s graphic illustration to the cover and promotional artist portrait photography internally. Edges remain crisp with clean folds; minor age-related softening present at extreme margins. Untouched original barcode fields (9399746949645).
- Jewel Case: Original clear-hinged rigid plastic housing. Minor superficial scuffing and micro-scratching consistent with age and careful shelf storage. Structurally sound without fractures or missing hinges.
Side 1
- I'll Be Back (The Dancefloor Devastation Kick-Up) – Arnee and The Terminators
- Here We Go Let's Rock & Roll – C&C Music Factory
- Freedom – George Michael
- Around The Way Girl – L.L. Cool J
- Spin That Wheel (Turtles Get Real) – Hi Tek 3
- A Roller Skating Jam Named "Saturdays" – De La Soul
- Unity – Sound Unlimited Posse
- Daddy's Little Girl – Nikki D
Side 2
- Do What You Want (C&C Radio Mix) – 2 In A Room
- Principal's Office – Young M.C.
- Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man (U.K. 12" Powermixx) – Public Enemy
- Knockin' Boots – Candyman
- This Beat Is Hot (Hard 'N' Heavy-Mix) – B.G. The Prince Of Rap
- Let The Beat Hit 'Em (Radio Mix 1) – Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam
- Step By Step – New Kids On The Block
- Do The Bartman – The Simpsons