The Beastie Boys are one of the most influential and inventive groups in hip-hop history. Formed in New York City in 1981 by Michael “Mike D” Diamond, Adam “MCA” Yauch, and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, the trio evolved from their early hardcore punk roots into a pioneering hip-hop group that blended rap, funk, rock, jazz, and experimental production.

Their 1986 debut album Licensed to Ill became a landmark release, introducing the Beastie Boys to a worldwide audience and becoming the first hip-hop album to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200. They continued to redefine the possibilities of hip-hop with albums such as Paul’s Boutique (1989), celebrated for its innovative sampling and production, and Check Your Head (1992), Ill Communication (1994), and Hello Nasty (1998), which showcased their expanding musicianship and genre-defying creativity.

For vinyl collectors, Beastie Boys records remain essential pieces of hip-hop history. From original pressings and sought-after editions to quality reissues, their catalogue offers a unique combination of groundbreaking production, deep grooves, and New York attitude.

The Funkadoobian brings together Beastie Boys vinyl for collectors, DJs, and music lovers searching for influential hip-hop records with lasting cultural and musical impact.