Sparky D - Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (12" Single) (1985) Vinyl•

Catalog Number: NI-1245

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. NIA cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); split in shrink on back near bottom-right. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine has no-text and mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (Vocal)
• Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (Inst.)
• Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (Dub)

About The Record:

Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through) (12" Single), by Sparky D, is primarily known as a pivotal single rather a direct diss response to Roxanne Shanté's Roxanne's Revenge. This release marked Sparky D's bold entry into early hip-hop battle culture, where she defended the group U.T.F.O. against Shanté's attacks, showcasing sharp lyricism and confident delivery as one of the first prominent female battle rappers. Historically significant, the song played a key role in escalating the Roxanne Wars, a legendary series of over 30 (and possibly more than 100) answer records that represented one of hip-hop's earliest major feuds and helped popularize the diss track format. The standout and fan-favorite track is the title song Sparky's Turn (Roxanne You're Through), celebrated for its aggressive rhymes and cultural impact in old-school rap circles. Interestingly, the single included versions like instrumental and dub mixes, highlighting the production style of the era under Spyder-D's influence.