JMJ promo copy of Run DMC - ‘Raising Hell’ album

A promotional copy of Run-DMC’s Raising Hell, used and marked by Jam Master Jay.

Released in 1986, Raising Hell is one of the most influential albums in hip-hop, featuring tracks like “My Adidas” and “Walk This Way,” which helped push the group into global recognition.

This copy shows signs of use, with markings from Jay indicating it was part of his working setup. As a promo copy, it would have been distributed within the industry rather than sold commercially.

A landmark album presented as a DJ working copy from Jay’s collection.

Key Details

• Promotional vinyl copy of Raising Hell

• Artist: Run-DMC

• Released 1986

• DJ-marked working copy

• Distributed for promotional use

Collectibility

• Provenance: From Jam Master Jay’s personal archive

• Rarity: One-of-one DJ working copy

• Historic Context: Raising Hell helped expand hip-hop’s global reach and define its crossover into the mainstream