Tracy Chapman on re-releasing her self-titled 1988 debut album on vinyl

NPR | By Ryan Benk,

Ayesha Rascoe

Published April 6, 2025 at 7:53 AM EDT

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with Tracy Chapman about standing the test of time and the re-release on vinyl of her self-titled 1988 debut album.

Ryan Benk

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Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

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