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Root Down EP (Indie Exclusive Orange, Red, Blue or Green) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Root Down EP (Indie Exclusive Orange, Red, Blue or Green) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Description

*EXACT COLOR UNKNOWN*

Label:    Capitol Records – B0030358-01, UMe – B0030358-01, Brooklyn Dust Music – B0030358-01
Format:    Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Reissue, Green Translucent
Country:    US
Released:    Oct 4, 2019
Genre:    Hip Hop
Style:    Downtempo
A1        Root Down (Free Zone Mix)
Remix – The Prunes
Written-By – Beastie Boys
A2        Time To Get Ill
Written-By – A. Horovitz*, A. Yauch*, M. Diamond*, R. Rubin*
A3        Heart Attack Man
Written-By – A. Smith*, Beastie Boys
A4        The Maestro
Written-By – Beastie Boys
A5        Sabrosa
Written-By – Beastie Boys, E. Bobo*, M. Nishita*
A6        Root Down (PP Balloon Mix)
Remix – Prince Paul
Written-By – Beastie Boys
B1        Root Down (LP)
Written-By – Beastie Boys
B2        Flute Loop
Written-By – A. Kooper*, Beastie Boys, M. Caldato, Jr.*
B3        Time For Livin'
Written-By – Frontline (23)
B4        Something's Got To Give
Written-By – Beastie Boys, M. Caldato, Jr.*, M. Nishita*
B5        Untitled
Record Company – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Capitol Records, LLC
Copyright © – UMG Recordings, Inc.
Distributed By – Universal Music Enterprises
Recorded At – G-Son Studios
Recorded At – Tin Pan Alley Studios (2)
Engineered At – Easy Sound Studio
Mastered At – Future Disc
Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
Manufactured By – Pallas USA
Pressed By – Schallplattenfabrik Pallas GmbH – 51782
Published By – Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.
Published By – Hanklou Music
A&R – Tim Devine (3)
Design – Mike Mills (2)
Engineer – Larsh. Nissen* (tracks: A1)
Engineer [Assistant] – Settly (tracks: A1, A6, B1)
Lacquer Cut By – IS*
Management – John Silva (3)
Mastered By – Tom Baker (3)
Photography By – Evan Bernard, Matt Horowitz, Ricky Powell (2)
Producer – Beastie Boys, Mario Caldato Jr.
All songs recorded live in Europe, winter 1995, except "Root Down" (LP Version and remixes) recorded at G-Son Studios, Atwater Studios and Tin Pan Alley Studios, New York.

Pressed on green translucent vinyl.

Issued with Grand Royal labels, as in original release, with Grand Royal logo removed.

Hype sticker cat. # STDCOLORLP: "Limited Edition Color Vinyl"

Barcode is a sticker affixed to shrinkwrap.

Includes two-sided insert with artwork and liner notes.

Insert: Mastered at Futuredisc
Runouts: Mastered By Capitol

Artist on jacket front: "The Beastie Boys"

A1, A6, B2: Contains samples from "Root Down (And Get It)" (J. Smith) performed by Jimmy Smith.
B2: Contains elements from "Flute Thing" (Al Kooper)
"Flute Thing" performed by The Blues Project, and contains a sample from "Craps (After Hours)" performed by Richard Pryor, courtesy of Richard Pryor.
B3: Contains elements from "Time For Livin'" (Sylvester Stewart)

Track B5 not mentioned on jacket, insert or label.

℗1995 Capitol Records, LLC
©2019 UMG Recordings, Inc.

This reissue was pressed in four colors with no indication of the color until opened:
Red ( Root Down EP )
Orange (Root Down EP)
Blue (Root Down EP)
Green (this entry)
Barcode (Printed (Stickered)): 6 02577 80910 1
Barcode (Scanned (Stickered)): 602577809101
Barcode (Printed (Jacket)): 6 02577 80908 8
Barcode (Scanned (Jacket)): 0602577809088

  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: HIP HOP
  • Format Type: 12"
  • Released: 10/04/2019

Condition Ratings & Details

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Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

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  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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