Tupac Shakur
ListenTrapped · 1991
2Pac — “Trapped,” official music video.
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1991 · Interscope Records
Trapped / The Lunatic
“Trapped” introduced 2Pac as a solo artist before 2Pacalypse Now. This promotional twelve-inch pairs it with “The Lunatic,” giving DJs vocal and instrumental versions of both songs. [1] [2]
| Accession | OMMA-0031 |
|---|---|
| Artist | 2Pac |
| Release | 1991 · United States |
| Label | Interscope Records · PR 3998 |
| Format | 12-inch vinyl single · 33⅓ rpm |
| Issue | Original U.S. promotional pressing |
| Runouts | Not documented |
| Recorded grade | NM · VG+ sleeve |
Release history and significance
In the biography issued for his debut album, Shakur described “Trapped” as a song about the limits imposed on people living in poor neighbourhoods. The record’s first-person anger brought that argument into the foreground of his solo debut. [2]
The single credits Pee Wee with producing “Trapped” and Shock G with producing “The Lunatic.” The writing credits for “Trapped” name R. Gooden, R. Tyson and T. Shakur. Each song has its instrumental on the same side, a practical arrangement for radio and club play. [1]
When journalist Michael Small interviewed Shakur in November 1991, he had no lyric sheet for the new album and asked him to recite some of “Trapped.” Shakur connected its words with his account of being arrested for jaywalking in Oakland. The recording preserves how personally he spoke about the song at the beginning of his solo career. [3]
Market context
Discogs sales for the PR 3998 promotional pressing range from US$5 to US$54.99, with a median of US$17.50, as listed on 13 September 2026. The latest recorded sale was 9 January 2026. [1]
Physical Description
A black vinyl twelve-inch in a generic promotional sleeve with a sticker advertising the forthcoming album. The PR 3998 edition carries four tracks: the LP and instrumental versions of “Trapped” on side A and “The Lunatic” on side B. [1]
Condition
The disc is recorded as Near Mint. The generic sleeve is graded VG+, with handling wear but sound construction. Labels have light spindle marks, without writing or stickers.
Provenance
Acquired through eBay from seller ciadrul on 1 August 2025.
Sources
- Discogs, 2Pac — Trapped, release 1567249. PR 3998 promotional issue, programme, credits and sales history.
- 2Pac, original 1991 biography, part three. Identification of Trapped as the first single and Shakur’s explanation of the song.
- Michael Small, 2Pac’s 1991 Interview: Kindness and Rage. Original November 1991 interview and the interviewer’s recollections.
Catalogue text reviewed 13 September 2026.