Tommy Boy is one of the most influential independent labels in hip-hop and dance music history. Founded in 1981 by Tom Silverman in New York City, the label became a cultural engine for groundbreaking artists who blurred genre lines and defined the sound of the 1980s and ’90s. Tommy Boy introduced the world to acts like Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force, whose 1982 single “Planet Rock” helped launch the electro-hip-hop movement. The label also released iconic material from Queen Latifah, Digital Underground, House of Pain, and Coolio, among others. Known for its fearless creativity and ear for innovation, Tommy Boy became synonymous with the golden age of hip-hop and remains a cornerstone in independent music culture. Tommy Boy celebrates its 45th anniversary with this 7” box set of Classics, Fan Favorites and Deep Cuts featuring De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, Planet Patrol, and more.

Tracklist:

Cotton Candy – Havin’ Fun (7” Mix) [feat. Donna Trollinger]
Afrika Bambaataa & The Jazzy 5 – Jazzy Sensation (Bronx Version) [Short Edit]
Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force – Planet Rock (Short Edit)
Planet Patrol – Play at Your Own Risk (Edit)
The Jonzun Crew – Pack Jam (Look Out for the OVC) [Remix 7” Edit]
The Latin Rascals – Lisa’s Coming (Short Edit)
G.L.O.B.E. and Whiz Kid – Play That Beat Mr. DJ (7” Mix)
TKA – Louder than Love
Queen Latifah – Wrath of My Madness
Queen Latifah – Princess of the Posse
Stetsasonic – Talkin’ All That Jazz (Radio Version)
Stetsasonic – Go Stetsa I (Radio Version)
Apache – Gangsta Bitch (Short Edit)
Naughty by Nature – Pin the Tail on the Donkey
House of Pain – Back from the Dead
Prince Rakeem – Ooh I Love You Rakeem
Lord Finesse – Hip 2 Da Game
Digital Underground – Same Song (Edit)
De La Soul – Breakadawn
Coolio – 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New) [Timber Mix]
Noreaga – SuperThug (Short Edit)
Capone-N-Noreaga – Invincible
Handsome Boy Modeling School – Holy Calamity (Bear Witness II) [feat. DJ Shadow & DJ Quest]
Handsome Boy Modeling School – The Truth (Short Edit) [feat. Róisín Murphy & J-Live]

UPC: 016998060766
Label: Tommy Boy Music
Release Date: 6.5.26
Format: 7" Vinyl

Various Artists - Tommy Boy - 45 Years on 45s: Classics, Fan Favorites & Deep Cuts (7" Vinyl)