Beastie Boys - Licensed To Ill 1986 LP US Orig Def Jam C 40238 Hype Sticker NM
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Beastie Boys - Licensed To Ill 1986 LP US Orig Def Jam C 40238 Hype Sticker NM

Item Specifics:

  • Artist: Beastie Boys

  • Title: Licensed To Ill

  • Label: Def Jam Recordings / Columbia

  • Catalog Number: C 40238 (AL 40238 / BL 40238)

  • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

  • Release Year: 1986

  • Genre: Hip Hop

  • Style: Golden Era, Rap Rock

  • Country: US

  • Special Attributes: First US Pressing with "WATCH YOUR BACK" Deadwax Inscription, Original Hype Sticker, Original Shrink Wrap, Def Jam / Columbia Black Labels

Description: Offered here is an incredible US Original 1986 1st Pressing of the Beastie Boys' monumental debut "Licensed to Ill" on Def Jam Recordings (Cat# C 40238).

This is the collector's "Holy Grail" copy: it is still sealed in its original factory shrink wrap with the authentic original hype sticker listing the tracklist. A crucial detail for serious collectors: the deadwax contains the rare "WATCH YOUR BACK" inscription, identifying this as one of the earliest and most sought-after pressings!

This record was the first hip-hop album to top the Billboard charts and remains the gold standard for rap-rock fusion. Featuring timeless classics like "Fight For Your Right", "No Sleep Till Brooklyn", and "Brass Monkey".

Technical Data:

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Deadwax): AL-40238-1A / G1 [Sterling Stamp] "WATCH YOUR BACK" (Hand-Etched)

  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Deadwax): BL-40238-1B / G1 [Sterling Stamp]

  • Production: Produced by Rick Rubin and Beastie Boys. ℗ 1986 CBS Inc.

Condition Report:

  • Vinyl Condition: NM (Near Mint) — Appears virtually unplayed, preserved perfectly under the original factory shrink.

  • Cover Condition: NM (Near Mint) — The sleeve is protected by the original shrink wrap. The hype sticker is clean and fully intact. A fantastic display piece.

Tracklist:

Side ONE:

  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 TWO:

  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


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