Today, May 31st, 2024, marks 30 years since Beastie Boys released their fourth studio album, Ill Communication. To mark the anniversary, a new deluxe reissue of the record has been announced.
Due on July 26th via Grand Royal, Capitol Records, and UMe, Ill Communication 30th Anniversary will be available in two unique formats: a 3xLP vinyl package with 12 bonus tracks, and a cassette of the original album (marking the first time it’ll be available in the format in decades).
When it first arrived in 1994, Ill Communication became Beastie Boys’ second No. 1 hit, and has since been certified triple platinum. Highlight tracks include the hit “Sabotage,” as well as “Flute Loop,” “Sure Shot,” and more. Q-Tip and Biz Markie both have features (“Get It Together” and “Do It,” respectively), with Money Mark, Eric Bobo, and producer Mario Caldato Jr. making contributions as well.
Among the bonus tracks on the upcoming 3xLP edition will be remixes, B-sides, and rarities, like “Mullet Head” and a live version of “The Maestro.” Check out the full tracklist below. Order the 3xLP set here.
This past March, new Beastie Boys figurines honoring the visuals from their “Sabotage” music video were announced. For more, see where Ill Communication landed on Consequence’s ranking of the greatest Beastie Boys albums.
Ill Communication 30th Anniversary Artwork:
Ill Communication 30th Anniversary Limited Edition 3xLP Vinyl Tracklist:
LP One
01. Sure Shot
02. Tough Guy
03. B-Boys Makin’ with the Freak Freak
04. Bobo on the Corner
05. Root Down
06. Sabotage
07. Get It Together (feat. Q-Tip)
08. Sabrosa
09. The Update
10. Futterman’s Rule
LP Two
01. Alright Hear This
02. Eugene’s Lament
03. Flute Loop
04. Do It (feat. Biz Markie)
05. Ricky’s Theme
06. Heart Attack Man
07. The Scoop
08. Shambala
09. Bodhisattva Vow
10. Transitions
LP Three
01. Root Down (Free Zone Mix)
02. Resolution Time
03. Get It Together (Buck-Wild Remix)
04. Dope Little Song
05. Sure Shot (European B-Boy Mix)
06. Heart Attack Man (Unplugged)
07. The Vibes
08. Atwater Basketball Association File No. 172-C
09. Heart Attack Man (Live)
10. The Maestro (Live)
11. Mullet Head
12. Sure Shot (European B-Boy Instrumental)
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