Name: Licensed to Ill
Brand: Beastie Boys

Tax rate EU

Default:19

Supplier EU

Universal Music GmbH

Total Cap

Format detail

Coloured Re-Issue 2023, 1LP

Colour details

Discogs ID

Limited edition

Colour

Format Music EU

Extended format

Extended format: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Download code

Download code: No

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Release date

2023-09-22

Format multiplier

Catalogue number

5579415

UPC / Barcode

602455794154

3000

Tape

2023-12-15

0602458467291

Artist

Beastie Boys

Label EU

Def Jam

Genre EU

Hip Hop

Def Jam is a New York hip-hop label that was founded in 1983 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin. Over the years, it has become one of the most well-known hip-hop labels in the world, launching the careers of iconic artists such as Public Enemy, L.L. Cool J, The Beastie Boys, Redman, and DMX. Since 2022, Tunji Balogun has been serving as Chairman and CEO of Def Jam.

The label's history dates back to its independent beginnings in 1984 when it released several 12" singles. In 1985, Def Jam Recordings started distributing through Columbia/CBS Records. Subsequently, CBS Records was acquired by Sony Corporation in 1988 and later became Sony Music Entertainment in 1991.

In a series of ownership changes and mergers over the years, PolyGram purchased a majority stake in Def Jam holdings from Sony. Eventually, Universal Music Group acquired all remaining Def Jam assets from Sony after merging with PolyGram families of labels. This led to the formation of Island Def Jam Music Group which merged with Mercury's pop roster and Island Records.

The Beastie Boys are an American hip hop band that formed in New York in 1981. Originally a hardcore punk combo, they gained success with their first hip hop track, "Cooky Puss" in 1983. The group transitioned into a rap group that occasionally incorporated punk rock tracks into their albums. From 1992 to 2001, they operated the Grand Royal label. Following the death of Adam Yauch in 2012, the band officially disbanded in June 2014.

The original members of the Beastie Boys included Ad Rock (Adam Horovitz) on vocals and guitar from 1982 until 2014, MCA (Adam Yauch) on vocals and bass from 1981 until his passing in 2012, and Mike D (Michael Diamond) on vocals and drums from 1981 until 2014. The band also had additional members during various periods including Kate Schellenbach on drums from 1981 to 1984.

Throughout their career, the Beastie Boys collaborated with several touring members such as Rick Rubin as DJ Double R from 1984 to 1985, DJ Hurricane from 1986 to1997, Mix Master Mike from1998 to2014 among others. Their unique blend of genres and energetic performances made them one of the most influential groups in hip hop history.

Newest Listed Items

Licensed To Ill is the groundbreaking debut studio album by the Beastie Boys. It was the first rap LP to top the Billboard album chart in 1986. Produced by Rick Rubin and the Beastie Boys themselves, the classic LP features hits like "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)", "Brass Monkey", "No Sleep Till Brooklyn", "Girls", and "Hold It Now, Hit It".

Licensed to Ill

Music EU

Discover Licensed to Ill by Beastie Boys on vinyl. This groundbreaking debut album features hits like "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)" and "No Sleep Till Brooklyn". Available in LP & Tape format from Def Jam.