Profile Records

Profile Records on vinyl: the label of Run-DMC

In short: Profile Records was founded in New York in 1981 by Cory Robbins and Steve Plotnicki. The label became known through Run-DMC from Queens, who shaped eighties hip-hop with hard drums, short rhymes and rock guitars. The Vinyl Room currently has 5 records on Profile.

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Records on Profile

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What makes Profile Records special?

Run-DMC are represented with their 1984 debut “Run-D.M.C.” and with “Raising Hell” from 1986, which includes their version of “Walk This Way” with Aerosmith. “Down With The King” from 1993 shows the group later on.

Plus hip-hop from the eighties and early nineties: Word Of Mouth with DJ Cheese and “Coast To Coast”, and the group Twin Hype with “Double Barrel”.

FAQ

Where does Profile Records come from? From New York, founded in 1981.

Which group made Profile famous? Run-DMC from Hollis, Queens.

What is “Raising Hell”? Run-DMC’s third album from 1986, with “Walk This Way” together with Aerosmith.

What do you have on Profile? Records from the eighties and nineties – 5 records in all.