Beastie Boys - Licensed to Ill (1986) Vinyl and similar items

Catalog Number: BFC-40238 Condition Details: Vinyl plays with crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, tiny surface abrasions, and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate); slight discoloration (front/back); bend near top-left on back. Inner-sleeve is original generic white); flowers drawn on one side. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Rhymin? Stealin? The New Style She?s Crafty Posse In Effect Slow Ride Girls Fight For Your Right No Sleep Till Brooklyn Paul Revere Hold It Now, Hit It Brass Monkey Slow And Low Time To Get Ill About The Record: Licensed to Ill, by Beastie Boys, is a groundbreaking debut album that blended hip-hop, punk, and party anthems, becoming a defining moment in rap's mainstream crossover. Produced by Rick Rubin and released on Def Jam Recordings, it was the first rap album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the group's brash, humorous style with tracks like (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!) and No Sleep Till Brooklyn. The album's fusion of rock samples and rap, exemplified by the use of Led Zeppelin's drum breaks, helped broaden hip-hop's audience but also sparked controversy for its frat-boy antics and later criticism for misogynistic themes. Hit singles include (You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!), which peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, Brass Monkey, and No Sleep Till Brooklyn, which became enduring anthems. Its cultural impact endures, though the Beastie Boys later distanced themselves from its juvenile tone as they evolved artistically.