N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton (Staff Pick!)
$36.98
The record
Title: N.W.A – Straight Outta Compton
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1988, Hip Hop, West Coast Rap, Compton, CA
Condition: New
Cultural Facts:
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Political Science: The record lands inside late-’80s LA crack/policing reality; Iran-Contra/CIA crack claims are widely argued, but the on-the-ground fallout was undeniable.
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Studio Lore: Cut fast on a lean budget at Audio Achievements (Torrance) with Dre treating the control room like a precision lab—tight edits, tight punches, no downtime.
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Public Scandal: After “Fuck tha Police,” the FBI sent a warning letter to Ruthless—rare proof the backlash wasn’t just press hand-wringing, it hit the label directly.
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4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews
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This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.
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★★★★★
Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).
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