Beastie Boys Licensed To Ill LP Def Jam C 40238 Orig US 1986 Gatefold VG+
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Beastie Boys Licensed To Ill LP Def Jam C 40238 Orig US 1986 Gatefold VG+

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, Gatefold, 33 1/3 RPM

  • Release Year: 1986

  • Genre: Hip-Hop / Rap / Rock

  • Style: Golden Era / Boom Bap / Rap Rock

  • Country: US (Original First Pressing)

  • Category: Hip-Hop Cornerstones / 1980s Masterpieces / First Pressing LPs

Description:

  • The Record: Authentic 1986 US Original First Pressing of the historic debut studio album Licensed to Ill by the Beastie Boys, released on Def Jam Recordings / Columbia Records. Housed in the iconic original gatefold sleeve.

  • The Significance: The groundbreaking album that changed music history by becoming the very first rap LP to top the Billboard 200 charts. Produced by Rick Rubin, it masterfully fused hard-hitting heavy metal riffs with golden-era boom-bap drums. Packed with legendary multi-platinum anthems including "Fight For Your Right", "No Sleep Till Brooklyn", "Paul Revere", and "Brass Monkey". An absolute foundation milestone for any music collection.

  • The Grail Marker: This rare true first pressing features the famous, explicit hidden deadwax easter egg inscription hand-etched on Side 1: "GET OFF MY DICK". This graffiti runout etching is highly coveted and confirms its status as an elite first-run copy.

  • Technical Quality: Audio lacquer mastered at the world-famous Masterdisk studios in New York. Pressed at Columbia's premier Carrollton, Georgia facility.

  • Presentation: Original heavy cardboard Gatefold jacket featuring the infamous airplane artwork on the outside, and the stunning group photo in front of the Queens Unisphere globe on the inner spread.

Technical Data:

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): PAL-40238-1C "GET OFF MY DICK" [Hand-Etched] MASTERDISK [Stamped] G1

  • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): BL-40238-1C MASTERDISK [Stamped] G2

  • Production: Produced by Rick Rubin and Beastie Boys. Beastie Boys Fan Club info printed on the back sleeve. Dedicated in memory of DJ Subroc. Manufactured by Columbia Records / CBS Inc.

Condition Report (Goldmine Grading Standard):

  • Vinyl Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

    • Visual: Retains a beautiful, deep factory mirror gloss. The playing surface is exceptionally clean, displaying only a couple of light cosmetic paper sleeve wisps under direct light. No deep marks, scratches, or scuffs.

    • Labels: Immaculate black/silver Def Jam turntable custom labels with crisp white text, sharp typography, and zero notable spindle wear.

    • Audio: Plays clean, loud, and incredibly dynamic. The massive 808 kick drums and heavy rock guitars hit with full analog punch. Minimal background surface floor noise only present in the dead wax transitions.

  • Cover Condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus)

    • Note: Original gatefold jacket is in great shape, remaining rigid, square, and structurally solid. Displays minor, standard vintage edge and spine rubbing consistent with age. Colors are vibrant and completely untarnished. Inside gatefold photography is stunningly crisp and immaculate. No seam splits, barcode is clean.

Tracklist: Side One (Side 1):

  1. Rhymin & Stealin — 4:08

  2. The New Style — 4:35

  3. She's Crafty — 3:36

  4. Posse In Effect — 2:27

  5. Slow Ride — 2:56

  6. Girls — 2:14

  7. Fight For Your Right — 3:28

Side Two (Side 2):

  1. No Sleep Till Brooklyn — 4:07

  2. Paul Revere — 3:42

  3. Hold It Now, Hit It — 3:29

  4. Brass Monkey — 2:38

  5. Slow And Low — 3:37

  6. Time To Get Ill — 3:37


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