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Within the (admittedly poorly named) Merch section we hope to create a database of everything that has been ever been sold or given away by the Beastie Boys or their affiliated endeavors. If you'll collect it, we'll archive it. We hope to give the Merchandise section a depth equal to our Discography or Gigography so please contact us if we're missing something (which we know we are).

Misc.
Title: Licensed to Ill Pin
Year: 1987
Section: Misc.
Dimensions: 2.54cm (1")
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Misc.
Title: Beastie Boys Official Calendar
Year: 1987
Section: Misc.
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Notes: Although published in 1987 by Great Northern Publishing, Inc. in England, this was issued as a 1988 calendar.
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Flats
Title: Licensed to Ill Promotional Flat
Year: 1987
Section: Flats
Dimensions: 61.5cm x 30.5cm (24.5" x 12")
Notes: Distributed to stores to promote the release of Licensed to Ill.
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Stickers
Title: Hey Ladies Promo Sticker Set
Year: 1989
Section: Stickers
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Notes: Pair of promotional stickers sent to record stores to promote both Paul's Boutique and the first single Hey Ladies.
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Press Kits + Promo Photos
Title: Paul's Boutique Press Release
Year: 1989
Section: Press Kits + Promo Photos
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Notes: This press kit consists of the marketing plan for the release of Paul's Boutique. It gives a complete list, detailing everything from dates of releases to the design concept of the vinyl, CD, and cassette releases. Also included is this promo cassette for the album.
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Posters
Title: Paul's Boutique Promo Poster
Year: 1989
Section: Posters
Dimensions: 61cm x 30.4cm (24" x 12")
Notes: Distributed to record stores to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Press Kits + Promo Photos
Title: Paul's Boutique Promotional Photograph
Year: 1989
Section: Press Kits + Promo Photos
Dimensions: 20.5cm x 25.5cm (8" x 10")
Notes: Distributed to the press to promote the release of Paul's Boutique. Photograph by Ricky Powell.
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Posters
Title: Paul's Boutique Round Poster
Year: 1989
Section: Posters
Dimensions: 65cm (25.5")
Notes: There are very few posters from this era. It is unique in the sense of its round design.
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Posters
Title: Paul's Boutique The Hiatus Still Over Poster
Year: 1989
Section: Posters
Dimensions: 61cm x 91.5cm (24" x 36")
Notes: There are very few posters from this era. This one is a little harder to come by these days.
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Posters
Title: Paul's Boutique The Hiatus Still Over Poster (Text Version)
Year: 1989
Section: Posters
Dimensions: 61cm x 91.5cm (24" x 36")
Notes: More likely than not, this was a promo only poster that was sent to record stores promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Misc.
Title: Shadrach Videoclip Animation Frame
Year: 1989
Section: Misc.
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Notes: Hand-painted animation frame used in the "Shadrach" video. Used at approximately 2:31 minutes into the clip.
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Promo
Title: Beastie Boys Records Flag
Year: 1989
Section: Promo
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Notes: Created by Capitol Records to celebrate its signing of the Beastie Boys. A larger 50-foot-wide version was flown at the top of the Capitol Records Tower at the corner of Hollywood and Vine in Los Angeles.
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Promo
Title: Hey Ladies Cowbell
Year: 1989
Section: Promo
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Notes: Given out to promote the release of the "Hey Ladies" single from Paul's Boutique, this is one of the most popular Beastie Boys collectibles.
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Press Kits + Promo Photos
Title: Paul's Boutique Promotional Photograph
Year: 1989
Section: Press Kits + Promo Photos
Dimensions: 20.5cm x 25.5cm (8" x 10")
Notes: Distributed to the press to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Press Kits + Promo Photos
Title: Paul's Boutique Promotional Photograph
Year: 1989
Section: Press Kits + Promo Photos
Dimensions: 20.5cm x 25.5cm (8" x 10")
Notes: Distributed to the press to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Magazines
Title: Record Mirror May 20, 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in England.
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Press Kits + Promo Photos
Title: Paul's Boutique Press Release
Year: 1989
Section: Press Kits + Promo Photos
Dimensions: 20.5cm x 25.5cm (8" x 10")
Notes: Distributed to the press to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Flats
Title: The Hiatus Is Over Flat
Year: 1989
Section: Flats
Dimensions: 21.5cm x 12.7cm (8.5" x 5")
Notes: Distributed to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Magazines
Title: NME July 15, 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in England.
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Magazines
Title: EC Rocker July 19, 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in the United States.
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Flats
Title: Paul's Boutique Postcard
Year: 1989
Section: Flats
Dimensions: 12.7cm x 21.5cm (5" x 21.6")
Notes: Distributed by Capitol Records to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Magazines
Title: Request August 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
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Notes: Published in the United States.
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Magazines
Title: Melody Maker August 5, 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in England.
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Magazines
Title: Rumba, August 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in Finland.
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Magazines
Title: Shark September 9, 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in Germany.
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Flats
Title: Hey Ladies Promotional Postcard
Year: 1989
Section: Flats
Dimensions:
Notes: Distributed by Capitol Records to promote the release of the "Hey Ladies" single.
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Flats
Title: Paul's Boutique Promotional Flat #1
Year: 1989
Section: Flats
Dimensions: 30.5cm x 30.5cm (12" x 12")
Notes: Distributed to stores to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Flats
Title: Paul's Boutique Promotional Flat #2
Year: 1989
Section: Flats
Dimensions: 30.5cm x 30.5cm (12" x 12")
Notes: Distributed to stores to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Flats
Title: Paul's Boutique Promotional Flat #3
Year: 1989
Section: Flats
Dimensions: 30.5cm x 30.5cm (12" x 12")
Notes: Distributed to record stores to promote the release of Paul's Boutique.
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Magazines
Title: The Street, October 1989
Year: 1989
Section: Magazines
Dimensions:
Notes: Published in the United States.
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