Rapper’s Delight

~ Recording by The Sugarhill Gang

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.6Rapper's Delight (7" single version)5:05The Sugarhill GangThe Sugarhill GangThe Sugarhill GangAlbum
  • CA1980-02-07
  • PR1980-02-07
  • US1980-02-07
Rhino (reissue label)
1.6Rapper’s Delight4:55The Sugarhill GangSugarhill GangThe Sugarhill GangAlbum
Sugar Hill Records (US late 70s/early 80s rap)SH245
1.1Rapper’s Delight5:00The Sugarhill GangRapper’s DelightThe Sugarhill GangSingle
TELDEC6.20246 AE
1.1Rapper's Delight4:55The Sugarhill GangSugarhill GangThe Sugarhill GangAlbum
Chess (US label)CH91500
1.18Rapper’s Delight4:56The Sugarhill GangSensational 70’s, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
Castle Communications (primary imprint of Castle Communications PLC)MAT CD 241
1.4Rapper’s Delight4:55The Sugarhill GangOld School JamsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1994-12-26
SPG MusicSPG 7010
1.12Rapper’s Delight4:48The Sugarhill GangL'America del rock 10: La febbre del sabato seraVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
La RepubblicaAdR-10
1.8Rapper's Delight4:52Sugarhill GangSummer MadnessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDCD 5463
1.4Rapper’s Delight4:55The Sugarhill GangOld School Jams: The History Lesson (2 CD)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1997-12-11
SPG MusicSPG 7012
1.1Rapper's Delight4:56The Sugarhill GangThe Source Presents... Hits From the Vault, Volume 1: The PioneersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-08-25
PolyGram314 558 606-2
2.17Rapper’s Delight4:51Sugarhill Gang20th Century Hits for a New Millennium: 40 Hits of 1975–1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDO 852812
1.4Rapper’s Delight4:51Sugarhill GangThe Best Disco on the DancefloorVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 853372
3.14Rapper's Delight4:52The Sugarhill GangDisco Super StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 857952, BX 857962, BX 857972, BX 857982, BX 857992, BX 858002, BX 858012, BX 858022
1.14Rapper's Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangKneipenhits: Disco ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyGDO 858052
1.1Rapper's Delight4:52Sugarhill GangEcht Kultig: Powerparty!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2001-09-10
Ariola Express74321 87012 2
2.8Rapper's Delight4:50Sugarhill GangDisco GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NL2001-10-25
DiskyCB 648012
6.1Rapper's Delight4:53The Sugarhill GangOne‐Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 610292
2.14Rapper's Delight4:52Sugarhill GangFunk ChicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-01-15
Universal Licensing Music (U.L.M)585 903 - 2
3.14Rapper's Delight4:52The Sugarhill GangDisco Super StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 857952, BX 857962, BX 857972, BX 857982, BX 857992, BX 858002, BX 858012, BX 858022, SP 857942
3.14Rapper’s Delight4:52The Sugarhill GangDisco Super StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 792282
7.12Rapper’s Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangGreatest Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 791642
1.7Rappers Delight4:50The Sugarhill GangUltimate 80s: 1980 - 1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsSSP 987957 2
4.2Rapper’s Delight4:54The Sugarhill GangBest Singles of All Time, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2003-08-11
Rajon Music GroupROO44
2.2Rapper’s Delight4:47The Sugarhill Gang50 Greatest Floor FillersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-17
Telstar TVTTVCD3366
2.7Rapper’s Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangGreatest Hits of the 70’s (8 CD Box)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 905547
1.5Rappers Delight4:51Sugar Hill GangKult³: Die besten internationalen 70er HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
2.16Rapper's Delight4:50The Sugarhill GangFunk MastersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2004-06-15
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)981 705-9
2.2Rapper’s Delight4:46The Sugarhill GangHip Hop ’n’ CoolVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-07-26
V2TVV2TV1028572
2.13Rapper's Delight4:45The Sugarhill GangThe Very Best of School Disco.comVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-10-11
V2TVV2TV1029382
3.20Rapper’s Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangI Love Music 1975-1979: No More HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 901790
2.15Rapper’s Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangSynth & ElectroVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products989448-2
3.20Rapper’s Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangI Love Music 1975-1979Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005-05-16
DiskyCB 902952
3.14Rapper’s Delight4:48The Sugarhill GangGreatest Ever! School Days: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-09-24
Union Square MusicGTSTCD018
1.3Rapper’s Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangUlli Wengers One Hit Wonder, Volume 9Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE2007-11-09
Ganser & Hanke Media770 658-2
1.6Rapper's Delight5:03The Sugarhill GangSugarhill GangThe Sugarhill GangAlbum
DBK WorksDBK537
2.14Rapper’s Delight4:38The Sugarhill GangThe Ultimate BBQ AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-02-26
Sanctuary Records (UK 1996–present)
2.10Rapper’s Delight4:52The Sugarhill GangFerry Maat’s Soul Show Top 100Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PTG RecordsPTG 34050
3.13Rapper’s Delight4:45The Sugarhill GangThrowback ThursdayVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2015-09-18
Made II MeasureM2MCD001
1.3Rapper's Delight4:51The Sugarhill GangRappers DelightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
3.12Rapper’s Delight4:56The Sugarhill GangSuper Hits of the 70’s (disc 3)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
3.7Rapper's Delight4:46The Sugarhill GangBest of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

sampled by:Beat Don't Stop by ASkillz vs. Beatvandals
Crew Deep (part of “Rawkus Records Presents Soundbombing III” DJ-mix) by Skillz (US rapper, fka Mad Skillz) feat. Missy Elliott (American rapper, singer, dancer & record producer) & Kandi (US R&B singer-songwriter, actress & record producer Kandi Burruss)
Def Squad Delight by Def Squad
Gangsta’s Delight (explicit) by 50 Cent
Intro by The Notorious B.I.G.
Outro (part of “Rawkus Records Presents Soundbombing III” DJ-mix) by Cipha Sounds & Mr. Choc
Party Time by The Northern Boys (UK Rap Group)
Respect Due by Freestyle Fellowship (drums (drum set))
mash-ups:J’aime le rap, les vacances, Queen et le ketchup mon capitaine ! (Mylène vs. The World) by DJ Giac (mash‐up artist)
Jump Up and Get Down (Like It’s Going Down for Real in Florida remix) by DJ Funk U Up
Skee-lo and Clyde by DJ Y Alias JY
part of:Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – 500 Songs That Shaped Rock (order: 89)
Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 101) (order: 101)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 248) (order: 247)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 427) (order: 427)
recording of:Rapper’s Delight (on 1979-08-02)

Related works

Rapper’s Delight

writer:Bernard Edwards (American bassist and record producer)
Guy O'Brien (US rapper Guy Anthony O’Brien)
Henry Jackson
Michael Wright
Sylvia Robinson
Nile Rodgers
publisher:Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996)
later parody versions:Rappers’ Plight
later translated parody versions:Hitlers Delight
Rapper's Deutsch
is based on:Good Times
is the basis for:Rappers Delight (Hip Hop Remix ’89)
lyrics quoted in:Breakadawn
Hotel Room Service
Smokin’ That Shit
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