An electro-funk landmark, home to the scratch-driven 'Rockit'. Inventive and huge. A pivotal record. Released in 1983, it's one of Herbie Hancock's later high points.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Herbie Hancock — where to go next
If you have Future Shock, these are the Herbie Hancock records worth reaching for next.
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Future Shock1983 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Empyrean Isles1964 · JazzClassic
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Maiden Voyage1965 · JazzClassic
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Speak Like a Child1968 · JazzClassic
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Head Hunters1973 · JazzClassic
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The Koln ConcertKeith Jarrett
Light as a FeatherChick Corea
Birds of FireMahavishnu Orchestra
Space Is the PlaceSun Ra
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