''Ready for Battle'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop group the

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. It was released in 1984 via

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. Production was handled by Budd "Blue Soldier" Dixon and

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. The album peaked at #19 on the

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Topp 40 Album chart and at #45 on the

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Veckolista Album chart. It spawned three singles: " (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew", "

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" and "She's Fresh".

Track listing

Charts

References

External links

* {{Authority control 1984 debut albums Virgin Records albums Rock Steady Crew albums Albums produced by Stephen Hague