Beastie Boys plan deluxe "Check Your Head" reissue

On the heels of their elaborate reissue of Paul's Boutique, the Beastie Boys have announced that the next album slated for the deluxe treatment will be their 1992 classic, Check Your Head. Due out April 7, 2009, multiple configurations ranging from a high quality DRM-free digital download of the album (including its numerous and classic b-sides and bonus tracks) to an ultra-deluxe 4 LP 180HQ vinyl version packaged in a fabric-wrapped hardcover coffee table book case and limited to 2000 copies. The retail release date of all physical editions other than the 4xLP version will be April 7, with the ultra deluxe following close behind.

The album was particularly notable as it was the first to feature the trio performing live instrumentation since their early hardcore days prior to Licensed to Ill. To coincide with the announcement, the band has posted a live performance from The Arsenio Hall Show circa 1992. Check that out here.