Run-DMC- Raising Hell

Label: Arista / Legacy

Reissued 8/14/2026, Originally released 1986

Vinyl LP pressing. Run-Dmc's third album, Raising Hell (1986), marked a shift from their earlier phase of building and breaking down doors. Produced by Rick Rubin, the album showcased the group's unique sound and the genre's evolution. The worldwide smash, "Walk This Way," featuring Aerosmith, reached #4 on the Billboard pop charts and solidified RUN DMC's status as MTV idols. Other classic singles include "You Be Illin," "It's Tricky," "Peter Piper," and "My Adidas." Raising Hell's energetic, charismatic, and innovative sound captivated fans and signaled the beginning of the Golden Era of rap music, with its sound remaining fresh today.

Track listing:

1. Peter Piper
   
2. It's Tricky
   
3. My Adidas
   
4. Walk This Way
   
5. Is It Live
   
6. Perfection
   
7. Hit It Run
   
8. Raising Hell
9. You Be Illin'
   
10. Dumb Girl
    
11. Son of Byford
    
12. Proud to Be Black