The A side is a surprising remake of the 1961 hit instrumental by Jorgen Ingmann. The flip is a re-release of the group's first hit from 1979 (on Sugarhill 542), which is widely regarded as the first rap single. "Rapper's Delight" uses the rhythm track from Chic's Disco hit "Good Times." (It's "Rapper's Delight" that's included on both the Dave Marsh and Rolling Stones lists.) Note: This beautiful copy has Mint labels and pristine sound.
| Overall | Label | Sleeve | Vinyl | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M | M- | M- | M |
| Label | Year | Chart |
|---|---|---|
| Sugarhill 774 | 1981 | #13r, #53p in December |
A-side
B-side
Artist
The Sugarhill Gang
The Sugarhill Gang
Title
Apache
Rapper's Delight
Track Time
3:57
4:55
Songwriter
S. Robinson-J. Chase-C. Cook-M. Wright (A), B. Edwards-N. Rodgers (B)
S. Robinson-J. Chase-C. Cook-M. Wright (A), B. Edwards-N. Rodgers (B)
Producer
Sylvia Robinson
Sylvia Robinson
Category
Rap
Rap
| Marsh Rank | Rolling Stone | 627 | 251 |
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