| Raw, Uncut and X-Rated | ||||
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1985 | |||
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| Length | 40:22 | |||
| Label | 75 Girls | |||
| Producer | Dean Hodges | |||
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Raw, Uncut and X-Rated is the third studio album by American Oakland-based rapper Too Short. [2] [3] It was released via 75 Girls Records. [4]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Invasion of Flat Booty Bitches" | 5:07 |
| 2. | "She's a Bitch" | 9:50 |
| 3. | "Oakland, California" | 6:49 |
| 4. | "The Bitch Sucks Dick" | 6:30 |
| 5. | "Short Side/Blow Job Betty" | 12:05 |
| Total length: | 40:22 | |
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