The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel


"The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" is a single released by Grandmaster Flash in 1981. It is a live DJ mix recording of Flash scratching and mixing records from various groups using three turntables. This single was highly influential on many DJs, including rapper Dr. Dre, and an early example of what would eventually be termed turntablism.

Samples

Along with spoken word vocals from a 1966 album titled The Official Adventures of Flash Gordon, some of the primary records utilized to create the mix included:

Vinyl

  1. "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" - A-side
  2. "The Birthday Party" - B-side

    CD

  3. "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel".
  4. "The Message"
  5. "It's Nasty "

    Reception

The song was ranked at #2 among the top ten "Tracks of the Year" for 1981 by NME.

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