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Long before he hit the TV and movie screens—when he was just 16, in fact—LL Cool J began his rise to rap stardom on Def Jam. First came his fast-selling first single "I Need a Beat," followed a year later by his full-length debut. Released in ’85, "Radio" would reach a million in sales by ’88, turning LL into an instant star and putting Def Jam on the map. A seminal rap record should be on vinyl, and "Radio" is here: "I Can’t Live Without My Radio," "Rock the Bells," "You Can’t Dance," "I Need a Beat," "Dangerous" and more! Def Jam.