Beastie Boys - Licensed To Ill (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1986)

Beastie Boys – Licensed To Ill is the debut album by New York's Beastie Boys, released on November 15, 1986 on Def Jam/Columbia. Rick Rubin produced it with the band, recording in 1985–1986 at Chung King Studios in New York. It was the first rap album to top the Billboard 200 and has since been certified Diamond in the US. Best-known tracks are Fight For Your Right, No Sleep Till Brooklyn and Brass Monkey. This copy is the 1986 European original pressing on Def Jam/CBS in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Def Jam Recordings / CBS DEF 450062 1
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1986
• Genre: Hip Hop, Rock, Pop Rap
• Extras: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S 462).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Rhymin & Stealin
2. The New Style
3. She's Crafty
4. Posse In Effect
5. Slow Ride
6. Girls
7. Fight For Your Right

Side B

1. No Sleep Till Brooklyn
2. Paul Revere
3. Hold It Now, Hit It
4. Brass Monkey
5. Slow And Low
6. Time To Get Ill

Personnel

Beastie Boys: Mike D, MCA, Ad-Rock (rap). Produced by Rick Rubin, co-produced by Beastie Boys. Lead guitar on No Sleep Till Brooklyn: Kerry King. Engineer: Steve Ett. Mastered by Howie Weinberg.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is a European Def Jam/CBS pressing from the year of release, 1986, in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeve.

Who plays guitar on No Sleep Till Brooklyn?
Kerry King of Slayer, as noted in the record's credits.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means record and sleeve show light wear and the record plays cleanly. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Beastie Boys records?
Yes, for example Beastie Boys – Paul's Boutique and Beastie Boys – Ill Communication. More titles are in our Hip Hop collection.