{"product_id":"ni-1245","title":"Sparky D - Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (12\" Single) (1985) Vinyl•","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e NI-1245\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, DJ\/Toasting, East Coast Style, Gangsta \u0026amp; Hardcore, Hip-Hop, Old School\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eStill in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12\" Single. NIA cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front\/back); split in shrink on back near bottom-right. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine has no-text and mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (Vocal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (Inst.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (Dub)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (12\" Single),\u003c\/span\u003e by Sparky D, is primarily known as a pivotal single rather a direct diss response to Roxanne Shanté's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRoxanne's Revenge.\u003c\/span\u003e This release marked Sparky D's bold entry into early hip-hop battle culture, where she defended the group U.T.F.O. against Shanté's attacks, showcasing sharp lyricism and confident delivery as one of the first prominent female battle rappers. Historically significant, the song played a key role in escalating the Roxanne Wars, a legendary series of over 30 (and possibly more than 100) answer records that represented one of hip-hop's earliest major feuds and helped popularize the diss track format. The standout and fan-favorite track is the title song \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through),\u003c\/span\u003e celebrated for its aggressive rhymes and cultural impact in old-school rap circles. Interestingly, the single included versions like instrumental and dub mixes, highlighting the production style of the era under Spyder-D's influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793860260121,"sku":"NI-1245","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-sparky_d-sparkys_turn_roxanne_youre_through_12_single.jpg?v=1783555026","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/ni-1245","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}