Solid Gold Hits

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Solid Gold Hits
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Greatest hits album by
ReleasedNovember 7, 2005 (2005-11-07)
Recorded1986–2004
Genre
Length52:53
Label Capitol
Producer Executive Producer
Beastie Boys
Musical Producers
Rick Rubin, Mario C, Fatboy Slim
Beastie Boys chronology
To the 5 Boroughs
(2004)
Solid Gold Hits
(2005)
The Mix-Up
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Pitchfork Media 7.5/10 9 Nov 2005
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Solid Gold Hits is a greatest hits collection by Beastie Boys, released in November 2005. In contrast to 1999's The Sounds of Science double-CD anthology, Solid Gold Hits is one CD consisting of tracks that were released as singles, with the exception of "Shake Your Rump". A limited edition includes a DVD with the music videos for the same tracks. The Japanese release has a bonus song and video, "Right Right Now Now".

Contents

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."So What'cha Want" A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch Check Your Head 3:37
2."Brass Monkey"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, R. Rubin Licensed to Ill 2:39
3."Ch-Check It Out"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch To the 5 Boroughs 3:11
4."No Sleep till Brooklyn"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, R. RubinLicensed to Ill4:06
5."Hey Ladies"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, M. Dike, J. King, M. Simpson, R. Ford, B. Bishop, G. Shider, L. Shider Paul's Boutique 3:49
6."Pass the Mic"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, M. CaldatoCheck Your Head4:17
7."An Open Letter to NYC"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, C. Chrome, J. Magnum, D. Thomas, J. ZeroTo the 5 Boroughs4:13
8."Root Down"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch Ill Communication 3:32
9."Shake Your Rump"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, M. Dike, J. King, M. SimpsonPaul's Boutique3:18
10."Intergalactic"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, M. Caldato Hello Nasty 3:30
11."Sure Shot"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, W. Fite, M. Caldato, J. SteigIll Communication3:18
12."Body Movin'" (Fatboy Slim remix)A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, M. Caldato, T. PuenteBody Movin' single4:09
13."Triple Trouble"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, B. Edwards, N. RodgersTo the 5 Boroughs2:44
14."Sabotage"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. YauchIll Communication2:58
15."Fight for Your Right"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, R. RubinLicensed to Ill3:31
Total length:52:53
Japanese Edition bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
16."RRNN (Straight Outta Shibuya)" (Remix of "Right Right Now Now" by Kan Takagi)A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. YauchTo the 5 Boroughs2:46

Charts

ChartPeak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA) [1] 63
US Billboard 200 [2] 42
US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard) [3] 4
US Billboard Digital Albums [ citation needed ]23
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) [4] 30
US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) [5] 17

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI) [6] Gold100,000
United States (RIAA) [7]
Video
Gold50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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