The Beastie Boys’ gold record

NASA history A gold record ready to be attached to a Voyager space probe, USA, circa 1977. Voyager 1 and its identical sister craft Voyager 2 were launched in 1977 to study the outer Solar System and eventually interstellar space. The record, entitled 'The Sounds Of Earth' contains a selection of recordings of life and culture on Earth. The cover contains instructions for any extraterrestrial being wishing to play the record. (Photo by NASA/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) (NASA/Getty Images)
By Debra Green

Ever wonder if those Gold, Platinum & Diamond records are really records? They look great on your wall, but do they play on a player or are they just pieces of art? The Beastie Boys recently shared a story how a night of partying led them to smash open their Gold Record for Paul’s Boutique and were amazed to hear...not their music. Read the story HERE:

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