Baltimore's Whatnauts started their musical career in the early 70s, dropping three sought after full lengths on the Stang label (Introducing the Whatnauts is the most desirable). For the rest of that decade, their output sputtered, releasing scattering singles. But in 1982, the group hit it big with "Help Is On The Way(1)." The 12" sold close to 100,000 copies, and later secured a place in hip-hop history as the sample source for De La's "Ring Ring Ring." This reissue is a faithful reproduction of the original, complete with matching labels and the instrumental b-side. Excellent sound.

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