Licensed to Ill — 1986

A rowdy, rock-sampling debut that made rap a pop force. Fun and brash. A cultural landmark. The record that introduced Beastie Boys to serious listeners.

On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes.

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More from Beastie Boys — where to go next

If you have Licensed to Ill, these are the Beastie Boys records worth reaching for next.

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2. 2
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3. 3
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4. 4
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