When discussing the most influential, innovative, and unpredictable acts in music history, the Beastie Boys stand alone. Formed in New York City in 1981, they evolved from a hardcore punk band into the first white hip-hop group to achieve massive mainstream success, then defied genre conventions for three more decades. For audiophiles, collectors, and digital DJs, the holy grail is a complete Beastie Boys discography 1986 2012 320 collection — high-bitrate MP3s that capture every punch of Adam “MCA” Yauch’s bass, every off-kilter sample from Michael “Mike D” Diamond, and every genre-bending production trick from Adam “King Ad-Rock” Horovitz.
This article provides a complete chronological guide to their studio albums, compilations, and key EPs from their 1986 debut to their final 2012 release, recorded at a pristine 320 kbps quality level. beastie boys discography 1986 2012 320
| Year | Title | Tracks | Availability | |------|-------|--------|---------------| | 1994 | Root Down EP | 12” version + “Time to Get Ill” live. | 1994 CD single or 1995 Japan EP | | 1995 | Aglio e Olio | Hardcore punk (6 songs). | CD EP (Grand Royal) | | 1998 | Intergalactic (CD single) | Includes “Peanut Butter & Jelly” (non-album). | UK CD single | | 2009 | Awesome; I Fuckin’ Shot That! | Live album (2006 show). MP3 from DVD audio rip is fine. | EPS & RARITIES (High Priority 320) | Year
While studio albums form the core, these collections are vital for any 320kbps archive: Part Two contains those sessions.
Note: Hot Sauce Committee Part One was officially scrapped; Part Two contains those sessions.