Tracy Chapman Vinyl Records

Tracy Chapman is an American singer-songwriter and activist, best known for her 1988 self-titled debut album. Chapman was born in Cleveland, Ohio and began playing guitar and writing songs as a young teenager. She attended Tufts University, where she graduated in 1984 with a degree in anthropology.

Chapman's debut album, Tracy Chapman, was released in 1988 and was an instant success, selling more than 4 million copies in the US alone. The album featured the singles "Fast Car," "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution," and "Baby Can I Hold You." The album earned Chapman four Grammy Award nominations and won three awards, including Best Contemporary Folk Album.

Chapman's second album, Crossroads, was released in 1989 and included the hit single "Crossroads." The album was certified Platinum and won Chapman a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Folk Recording.

Chapman's other standout albums include New Beginning (1995), Telling Stories (2000), and Our Bright Future (2008). Her most recent studio album, Our Bright Future, was released in 2008.

Chapman has also released several live albums, compilations, and greatest hits albums. Some of her best-known songs include "Fast Car," "Give Me One Reason," "New Beginning," "Talkin' 'bout a Revolution," and "Baby Can I Hold You."

An interesting fact about Tracy Chapman is that she has been an active supporter of a number of charities, including Amnesty International, the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, and the Rainforest Foundation.