Tougher Than Leather
1988 studio album by Run-D.M.C. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Tougher Than Leather is the fourth studio album by American hip hop group Run-D.M.C., released on May 17, 1988, by Profile Records. The album was produced by the group members themselves, Davy D. and Rick Rubin.
Tougher Than Leather | ||||
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Released | May 17, 1988 | |||
Recorded | 1987–1988 | |||
Studio | Unique Recording Studios, New York City[1] | |||
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Length | 40:26 | |||
Label | Profile Records Arista Records (reissue of the album since 1999) | |||
Producer | Run-D.M.C., Davy D., Rick Rubin | |||
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Singles from Tougher than Leather | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Robert Christgau | B+[3] |
Pitchfork Media | 6.4/10[4] |
Rolling Stone | [5] |
While the new record did not maintain the same popularity as its predecessor, it obtained platinum status and spawned the favorites "Run's House" and "Mary, Mary". Despite being given a mixed reception at the time of its release, it is now hailed as a seminal classic in hip-hop and many see it as an underrated album.
Tougher Than Leather peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard 200, and number 2 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums chart. The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA on July 19, 1988.[6]
The album features three the Billboard singles: "Run's House", "Mary, Mary" and "I'm Not Going Out Like That". "Run's House" and "Mary, Mary" also hit the UK Singles Chart.[7]
The album was reissued by Arista Records in 1999 and 2003. An expanded and remastered edition was released in 2005 and contained 4 previously unreleased songs.[8]