Beastie Boys – Ill Communication

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Label:

 Brooklyn Dust Music – CDEST 2229

Format:
CD , Album, Repress

Country:

 Europe

Released:

Genre:

 Rock

Style:

 Indie Rock

Tracklist

1 Sure Shot
Written-By – Caldato*
3:19
2 Tough Guy
Beats [Hardcore Beats] – Amery Smith
Written-By – Smith*
0:57
3 B-boys Makin' With The Freak Freak 3:53
4 Bobo On The Corner 1:13
5 Root Down 3:32
6 Sabotage 2:58
7 Get It Together
Rap, Featuring – Q-Tip
Written-By – J.Davis*
4:05
8 Sabrosa
Written-By – Nishita*
3:29
9 The Update
Written-By – Nishita*
3:15
10 Futterman's Rule
Written-By – Nishita*
3:42
11 Alright Hear This 3:07
12 Eugene's Lament
Violin – Eugene Gore
Written-By – Nishita*
2:12
13 Flute Loop
Written-By – Caldato*
1:54
14 Do It
Rap, Featuring – Biz Markie
Written-By – Nishita*
3:16
15 Ricky's Theme
Written-By – Nishita*
3:43
16 Heart Attack Man
Beats [Hardcore Beats] – Amery Smith
Written-By – Smith*
2:15
17 The Scoop
Written-By – Caldato*
3:36
18 Shambala
Written-By – Nishita*
3:40
19 Bodhisattva Vow
Written-By – Caldato*
3:08
20 Transitions
Written-By – Nishita*
2:31

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Copyright © – Capitol Records, Inc.
  • Mastered At – Future Disc
  • Recorded At – Tin Pan Alley Studios (2)
  • Mixed At – Tin Pan Alley Studios (2)
  • Marketed By – EMI
  • Distributed By – EMI
  • Pressed By – EMI Uden

Credits

  • Design – Gibran Evans
  • Drums [Trap Kits] – Mike D
  • Electric Bass [Fender Jazz, Zelinger], Double Bass [Uprights] – MC Adam Yauch*
  • Engineer – Mario Caldato Jr.
  • Engineer [Assistant] – Settley*
  • Guitar – Adrock*
  • Keyboards – Money Mark
  • Legal [Sample Clearance, At My Forte] – Pat Shannahan
  • Management – "Old School Ron"*
  • Mastered By – Tom Baker (3)
  • Painting [Inside Painting] – Alex Grey
  • Percussion – Eric Bobo
  • Photography By [All Other Photos] – Ari Marcopoulos
  • Photography By [Cover] – Bruce Davidson (2)
  • Producer – Mario Caldato Jr.
  • Written-By – Beastie Boys

Notes

Recorded and Mixed at G-Son Studios, with the parquet floor, Atwater Village, CA. and Tin Pan Alley, New York, N.Y. Sequenced at Bundy's Playhouse. Mastered at Futuredisc.

Inspiration provided by:

"Sure Shot": Contains a sample from "The Funny Sides Of Moms Mabley" recording courtesy of MCA Records Inc.; and embodies portions of the composition "Howlin' For Judy" (J. Steig) published by EMI Deshon Music Inc. (BMI), performed by Jeremy Steig, courtesy of Blue Note Records, a division of Capitol Records, Inc.

"Root Down": Contains samples from "Root Down (and Get It)" (J. Smith) published by Jimmy's Music and performed by Jimmy Smith under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.

"Get It Together": Contains samples from "Headless Heroes Of The Apocalypse" (E. McDaniels) published by Lonport Music (BMI), performed by Eugene McDaniels, courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corporation, by arrangement with Warner Special Products.

"The Update": Contains a sample from "Children Of The Earth Flames" performed by John Klemmer, courtesy of MCA Records, Inc.

"Flute Loop": Contains elements from "Flute Thing" (Al Kooper, published by Unichappell Music, Inc., Sea-Lark Entertainment and Six Continents Music (BMI). All rights istered by Unichappell Music, Inc. all rights reserved. Used by permission. "Flute Thing" performed by The Blues Project, under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution, Inc.; and contains a sample from "Craps (After Hours)" performed by Richard Pryor, courtesy of Richard Pryor.

"Alright Hear This": Contains excerpts from "Graffiti Rock" performed by Michael Holman, courtesy of Michael Holman.

"The Scoop": Contains a sample from "Jacob's Ladder" (C. Walton Jr.) published by Vernita Music (BMI) and performed by Cedar Walton Jr., courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "Atma-Tomorrow" performed by Michael Urbaniak's Fusion, courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "I Know I Could Love You Better" performed by The Free Movement, courtesy of Columbia Records; and contains samples from "Tough" (J. Moore, L. Smith, R. Ford & R. Simmons) published by Neutral Gray Music, Original J.B. Music, Funkgroove Music & Rushgroove Music (ASCAP) and performed by Kurtis Blow, under license from PolyGram Special Markets, a division of PolyGram Group Distribution.

"When two are served, you may begin to eat" - Gene Futterman.

℗ © 1994 Capitol Records, Inc.

Printed in Holland (on back inlay)
Made in Holland. (on disc)

Catalogue number (on spine/CD/booklet): 7243 8 28599 2 5
Catalogue numbers (on rear): 7243 8 28599 2 5, UK: CDEST 2229

This is a SID code repress of [Invalid Release].

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 7 24382 85992 5
  • Barcode (Scanned): 724382589925
  • Price Code (I): 070
  • Price Code (F): PM 520
  • Label Code: LC1626
  • Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
  • Rights Society: BMI
  • Rights Society: ASCAP
  • Matrix / Runout: 828599 @ 3 1-5-9-NL
  • Mastering SID Code: none
  • Mould SID Code: ifpi 156B

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

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