RARE Beastie Boys Polly Wog Stew 7" EP Vinyl Record 1982 MOTR21 Punk
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Original pressing of the Beastie Boys – Polly Wog Stew EP, released in 1982 on Rat Cage Records (catalog number: MOTR 21)


Release Overview

• Artist: Beastie Boys

• Title: Polly Wog Stew

• Label: Rat Cage Records

• Catalog #: MOTR 21

• Release Year: 1982

• Format: 7” Vinyl, 45 RPM

• Country: US

• Genre: Hardcore Punk

• Original Lineup: Michael Diamond (Mike D), Adam Yauch (MCA), Kate Schellenbach, John Berry, Adam Horovitz (briefly before leaving)


This was their very first commercial release, issued before their transition to hip-hop. The music here is raw New York hardcore, significantly different from their later Def Jam era.


Identification


• Original Rat Cage label with address: “307 E. 9th St. NY 10003”

• Hand-etched runouts: MOTR 21-A / MOTR 21-B

• B-side label featuring the dog image, typical of original pressings

• Matrix etchings align with genuine first pressing identifiers

• Jacket matches known original press photography and fonts


This is not a bootleg or reissue — it’s a verified first pressing.



Tracklist


Side A:

1. Beastie Boys

2. Transit Cop

3. Jimi

4. Holy Snappers


Side B:

5. Riot Fight

6. Ode to…

7. Michelle’s Farm

8. Egg Raid on Mojo


Condition Assessment


• Sleeve: Very Good+ (VG+) — some visible edge wear and corner dings

• Vinyl: Very Good to Very Good+ — light visible scuffing, no major gouges, label intact


This is a well-preserved playable copy, highly desirable due to rarity.


Historical Significance

• First-ever release by Beastie Boys

• Released on Rat Cage, key to NYC hardcore history

• Pre-dates their hip-hop breakthrough by several years

• Features Kate Schellenbach (later of Luscious Jackson) on drums

• Only pressing with this lineup

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