Year/Genre: 1986 Hip Hop
Matrix #: 0254782075
Condition: New
Description: Emerging from New York City’s gritty 1980s hip‑hop scene, the Beastie Boys’ debut Licensed to Ill smashed genre barriers by injecting punk attitude into rap. Produced with Rick Rubin at Chung King Studios, it became the first rap LP to top the Billboard 200, blending humorous bravado and rock‑fueled beats on classics like “Fight for Your Right” and “No Sleep till Brooklyn” As Jewish boys from Brooklyn turned rap rock provocateurs, their record captured youthful rebellion, East Coast party energy, and a DIY ethos that reshaped mainstream music. Add this cornerstone album to any collection to trace where hip‑hop met rock and cultural shockwaves began.
Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
New (sealed reissue): $24–$30
Opened but Mint: $18–$22
Opened VG+: $14–$17
7,29,25 TC