Beastie BoysIll Communication

Label:

Grand Royal – 509996 94232 15

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered , 180 Gram

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Smooth Jazz

Tracklist

A1 Sure Shot
Performer [Howlin' For Judy]Jeremy Steig
Written-ByCaldato*
Written-By [Howlin' For Judy]J. Steig*
A2 Tough Guy
Beats [Hardcore Beats]Amery Smith
Written-ByBeastie Boys
A3 B-Boys Makin' With The Freak Freak
Written-ByBeastie Boys
A4 Bobo On The Corner
Written-ByNishita*
A5 Root Down
Performer [Root Down (And Get It)]Jimmy Smith
Written-ByBeastie Boys
Written-By [Root Down (And Get It)]J. Smith*
B1 Sabotage
Written-ByBeastie Boys
B2 Get It Together
Performer [Headless Heroes]Eugene McDaniels
Rap [Uncredited]Q-Tip
Written-ByJ. Davis*
Written-By [Headless Heroes]E. McDaniels*
B3 Sabrosa
Written-ByNishita*
B4 The Update
Performer [Children Of The Earth Flames]John Klemmer
Written-ByNishita*
B5 Futterman's Rule
Written-ByNishita*
C1 Alright Hear This
Performer [Graffiti Rock]Michael Holman
Written-ByBeastie Boys
C2 Eugene's Lament
ViolinEugene Gore
Written-ByNishita*
C3 Flute Loop
Performer [Craps (After Hours)]Richard Pryor
Performer [Flute Thing]The Blues Project
Written-ByCaldato*
Written-By [Flute Thing]Al Kooper
C4 Do It
Rap [Uncredited]Biz Markie
Written-ByNishita*
C5 Ricky's Theme
Written-ByNishita*
D1 Heart Attack Man
Beats [Hardcore Beats]Amery Smith
Written-ByBeastie Boys
D2 The Scoop
Performer [Atma-Tomorrow]Michael Urbaniak's Fusion*
Performer [I Know I Could Love You Better]The Free Movement*
Performer [Jacob's Ladder]Cedar Walton, Jr.*
Performer [Tough]Kurtis Blow
Written-ByCaldato*
Written-By [Jacob's Ladder]C. Walton, Jr.*
Written-By [Tough]R. Simmons*
D3 Shambala
Written-ByNishita*
D4 Bodhisattva Vow
Written-ByCaldato*
D5 Transitions
Written-ByNishita*

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Capitol Records, LLC
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Beastie Boys
  • Copyright ©Capitol Records, LLC
  • Copyright ©Beastie Boys
  • Licensed FromPolygram Special Markets
  • Published ByBrooklyn Dust Music
  • Published ByPolyGram International Publishing, Inc.
  • Published ByZomba Enterprises, Inc.
  • Published ByJazz Merchant Music
  • Published ByEMI Deshon Music, Inc.
  • Published ByJimmy's Music
  • Published ByLonport Music
  • Published ByUnichappell Music, Inc.
  • Published ByVernita Music
  • Published ByNeutral Gray Music
  • Published ByOriginal J.B. Music
  • Published ByFunkgroove Music
  • Published ByRush-Groove
  • Recorded AtG-Son Studios
  • Recorded AtTin Pan Alley Studios (2)
  • Mixed AtG-Son Studios
  • Mixed AtTin Pan Alley Studios (2)
  • Edited AtBundy's Playhouse
  • Mastered AtFuture Disc
  • Pressed ByRecord Industry – 83786

Credits

  • Bass [Fender Jazz, Zelinger], Acoustic Bass [Uprights]MC Adam Yauch*
  • DesignGibran Evans
  • Drums [Trap Kits]Mike D
  • EngineerMario Caldato, Jr.*
  • Engineer [Assistant]Settley*
  • GuitarAdrock*
  • KeyboardsMoney Mark
  • Management"Old School Ron"*
  • Management [All Samples Cleared By]Pat Shannahan
  • Mastered ByTom Baker (3)
  • Painting [Inside Painting By]Alex Grey
  • PercussionEric Bobo
  • Photography By [All Other Photos By]Ari Marcopoulos
  • Photography By [Cover Photo By]Bruce Davidson (2)
  • ProducerMario Caldato, Jr.*

Notes

Gatefold sleeve. Sticker on cover: "..Remastered Edition 180 Gram vinyl audiophile quality faithfully restored".
PRINTED IN THE EU on backsleeve.
Made in the EU on labels.

Matrix / Runout (On all four sides) have scratched corrections.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 5 099969 423215
  • Barcode (Scanned): 5099969423215
  • Label Code: Lc0148
  • Rights Society: Bel-Biem
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A, etched): 83786 1A 6942321/6958021
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B, etched): 83786 1B 6942321/6958021
  • Matrix / Runout (Side C, etched): 83786 1C 6942321/6958021
  • Matrix / Runout (Side D, etched): 83786 1D 6942321/6958021

Other Versions (5 of 137)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
Ill Communication (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) Grand Royal C1 7243 8 28599 1 8 US 1994
Recently Edited
Ill Communication (CD, Album) Grand Royal TO-8230 Japan 1994
Recently Edited
Ill Communication (2×LP, Album, Gatefold) Brooklyn Dust Music GR006, GR 006 US 1994
Recently Edited
Ill Communication (CD, Album, Club Edition) Grand Royal CDP 528599 US 1994
Recently Edited
Ill Communication (Cassette, Album, Clean) Capitol Records 7243 8 28599 4 9 US 1994

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Reviews

  • killakatholic's avatar
    killakatholic
    Surprised with most people praising this pressing. It would be interesting to know what equipment they're listening on. From reading most of the comments, apparently a record not being warped or with minimal pops= "excellent pressing". This pressing is Slightly compressed, mids and highs blend, soundstage is narrow and overall muddy sounding, decent low end. Listening on a Harmon Kardon Tube Citation 2 tube amp, Marantz 2275 Pre amp, Tech 1200 MK5 with Shure v15t3 ands ADS 910 speakers... I've listened to this pressing on equipment not quite as revealing as what I'm listening to now and it sounded like shit on that gear too.
    • TileGuy's avatar
      TileGuy
      Superb pressing, fidelity separation is on point, Highs are sparkly, mids are clear and bass is thumpy. As good as the pallas press imho. Packaging is also considered, and is sturdy, clear and perfectly contrasted. Solid reissue here.
      • cmoore1688's avatar
        cmoore1688
        this pressing sounds wonderful, very bassy. dead silent, very heavy and flat. if you can't pick up the pallas pressing, this is a damn good alternative!
        • soulID's avatar
          soulID
          I don't know what you people are talking about. This pressing is BAD. It was sent to me in error by a Discogs seller, instead of the AAA Pallas 2019 cut. I listened to it, and immediately had a strong MEH reaction, and this is an album I know very well and love. Bass is boomy and muddy, levels are poorly balanced. Did some A/B comparison to an OG press I have and it's stark, night and day. Whoever cut this record should be banned from the business. Avoid this pressing, find an OG, a 2019, or some other reputable cutting engineer and plant. Do yourself a favor.
          • modemcat's avatar
            modemcat
            Super full sounding pressing. Fantastic drums and bass and wonderful quality, not a pop!!! THE pressing to get!!
            • executable03's avatar
              executable03
              excellent sounding remaster. it also has that warm analogue sound I love. sounds fantastic!
              • mikeburnsnz's avatar
                mikeburnsnz
                Great pressing. Very clean and quiet record with no pops of non-fill issues. Lovely and flat (no warping like others have complained about with other pressings). Sounds excellent, I quite like the new mastering, doesn't seem overly compressed or anything. Gatefold is beautifully done. This is the one to get if your after a new copy of this classic album.
                • MattJayGee's avatar
                  MattJayGee
                  I am happy with this release. I have no labeling issues , and it sounds good to my ears.
                  • maddopaddo's avatar
                    maddopaddo
                    Edited 9 years ago
                    My copy have two same records. side 1 & side 2 .
                    • Hot_Snake's avatar
                      Hot_Snake
                      Disc 2 has the same Vinyl labels as Disc 1 but the correct Music pressed onto it. Anybody else with such a copy?

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