Herbie Hancock – Future Shock (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, 1983, Columbia FC 38814)

Why This Record Matters
Future Shock brought Herbie Hancock’s jazz background into electro-funk and early instrumental hip-hop, pairing his keyboards with Bill Laswell’s production and Grand Mixer D.ST’s turntable work. The platinum-certified album features the Grammy-winning “Rockit,” a landmark recording that introduced scratching and hip-hop production techniques to a broad international audience.

Collector Note
1983 US stereo pressing manufactured at Columbia Records’ Pitman plant, identified by the etched P in both runouts. Both sides were mastered at Masterdisk by Howie Weinberg and carry the stamped MASTERDISK name with his etched HW initials.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia – FC 38814
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style: Electro, Funk

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout: P º AL-38814-1A MASTERDISK HW
Side B runout: P º BL-38814-1A MASTERDISK HW

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Rockit 5:22
A2 Future Shock 8:02
A3 TFS 5:15

Side B
B1 Earth Beat 5:10
B2 Autodrive 6:25
B3 Rough 6:57

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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