Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits

Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits
Greatest hits album by Wu-Tang Clan
Released	October 26, 2004
Genre	Hip-hop
Length	69:42
Label	BMG Heritage
Wu-Tang Clan chronology
Disciples of the 36 Chambers: Chapter 1 (2004) Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits (2004) 8 Diagrams (2007)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
AllHipHop	[2]
NME	10/10 [3]
RapReviews	8/10 [4]
Tom Hull	A– [5]

Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits is a compilation album by the American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, released in 2004. It is notable for including the original uncensored version known as the "Bloody Version" of "Protect Ya Neck", a remix of the song "Method Man" with alternate verses, as well as "Shaolin Worldwide", "Sucker M.C.'s" (a Run D.M.C. cover) and "Diesel", three tracks the Wu-Tang produced for soundtracks and compilations. The inside booklet can be unfolded to form a mini-poster of the group. The album was made to further cement Wu Tang Clan's legacy as one of the most influential groups in recent years. ^[6] The album was also made to not only help introduce new listeners to the group's music but to also satisfy fans of the group as well. ^[2]

The album debuted at number 72 on the Billboard 200 chart. In the United Kingdom, it opened at number 28 on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart. In 2025, the album was certified Gold by BPI. ^[7]

Track listing

Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits track listing

No.	Title	Original album	Length
1.	"C.R.E.A.M."	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	4:10
2.	"Method Man" (Skunk Mix)	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	3:09
3.	"Protect Ya Neck" (Bloody Version)	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	5:03
4.	"Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit"	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	3:32
5.	"Can It Be All So Simple"	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	4:11
6.	"Shame on a Nigga"	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	2:54
7.	"Da Mystery of Chessboxin'"	Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)	4:47
8.	"Reunited"	Wu-Tang Forever	5:22
9.	"It's Yourz"	Wu-Tang Forever	4:13
10.	"Triumph" (featuring Cappadonna)	Wu-Tang Forever	5:37
11.	"Gravel Pit"	The W	4:13
12.	"Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off)"	The W	3:58
13.	"Sucker M.C.'s"	In tha Beginning...There Was Rap	3:44
14.	"Uzi (Pinky Ring)"	Iron Flag	5:17
15.	"Shaolin Worldwide"	Next Friday soundtrack	4:03
16.	"Diesel" (featuring RZA, Method Man, U-God, Raekwon & Ol' Dirty)	Soul in the Hole soundtrack	5:29

Charts

2004 Chart performance for Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits

Chart (2004)	Peak position
UK R&B Albums (OCC) [8]	28
US Billboard 200 [9]	72

2025 Chart performance for Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits

Chart (2025)	Peak position
Greek Albums (IFPI) [10]	29

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [7]	Gold	100,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Kellman, Andy. "Legend of the Wu-Tang Clan: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits – Wu-Tang Clan | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic . Rovi Corporation . Retrieved April 23, 2014.
2. Newman, Jason (October 27, 2004). "Legend of the Wu-Tang: Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". AllHipHop . Archived from the original on July 12, 2023. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
3. Cashmore, Pete (June 23, 2006). "Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". NME . Archived from the original on June 23, 2006. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
4. Juon, Steve "Flash" (October 27, 2004). "Wu-Tang Clan :: Legend of the Wu-Tang * Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". RapReviews. Archived from the original on June 24, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
5. Hull, Tom. "Grade List: Wu-tang Clan". Tom Hull . Archived from the original on June 23, 2006. Retrieved April 5, 2025.
6. Cashmore, Pete (September 12, 2005). "Wu Tang Clan : Legend Of The Wu-Tang : Wu-Tang Clan's Greatest Hits". NME . Archived from the original on April 19, 2022. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
7. "British album certifications – Wu-Tang Clan – Legend Of The Wu-Tang - Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved February 4, 2025.
8. "Official R&B Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
9. "Billboard 200 – Week of November 13, 2004". Billboard . Archived from the original on October 6, 2022. Retrieved November 30, 2024.
10. "Official IFPI Charts Top-75 Albums Sales Chart (Combined) – Εβδομάδα: 10/2025" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025.