Thirty years ago Rock and Roll Hall of Famers the Beastie Boys released their album “Ill Communication”. The album went on to top the charts and went on to be triple platinum by the RIAA – Recording Association of America – for selling three million copies in the United States.
In celebration; Grand Royal, Capitol Records, and Ume are releasing a special anniversary limited edition of “Ill Communication”.
The three LP Deluxe edition includes the long out of print original vinyl and a bonus LP with oddities, rarities, and live cuts.
Again after being unavailable for many years, a limited edition cassette is being offered.
“Ill Communication” limited edition anniversary release tracklisting:
“Sure Shot”
“Tough Guy”
“B-Boys Makin’ with the Freak Freak”
“Bobo on the Corner”
“Root Down”
“Sabotage”
“Get it Together”
“Sabrosa”
“The Update”
“Futterman’s Rule”
“Alright Hear This”
“Eugene’s Lament”
“Flute Loop”
“Do It”
“Ricky’s Theme”
“Heart Attack Man”
“The Scoop”
“Shambala”
“Bodhisattva Vow”
“Transitions”
“Root Down” – free zone mix
“Resolution Time”
“Get it Together” – Buck-Wild remix
“Dope Little Song”
“Sure Shot” European B-Boy mix
“Heart Attack Man” unplugged
“The Vibes”
“Atwater Basketball Association File No. 172-C”
“Heart Attack Man” Live
“The Maestro” live
“Mullet Head”
“Sure Shot” – European B-Boy Instrumental
Cassette tracklisting:
“Sure Shot”
“Tough Guy”
“B-Boys Makin’ with the Freak Freak”
“Bobo on the Corner”
“Root Down”
“Sabotage”
“Get it Together”
“Sabrosa”
“The Update”
“Futterman’s Rule”
“Alright Hear This”
“Eugene’s Lament”
“Flute Loop”
“Do It”
“Ricky’s Theme”
“Heart Attack Man”
“The Scoop”
“Shambala”
“Bodhisattva Vow”
“Transitions”