2005 greatest hits album by Beastie Boys
| Solid Gold Hits | ||||
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| Greatest hits album by Beastie Boys | ||||
| Released | November 7, 2005 (2005-11-07) | |||
| Recorded | 1986–2004 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 52:53 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Executive Producer Beastie Boys Musical Producers Rick Rubin, Mario C, Fatboy Slim | |||
| Beastie Boys chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   link |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10 9 Nov 2005 |
| The Times | 5 Nov 2005 |
| Yahoo! Music |   link |
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".
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. Rubin | Licensed to Ill | 4:06 |
| 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. Caldato | Check Your Head | 4:17 |
| 7. | "An Open Letter to NYC" | A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, C. Chrome, J. Magnum, D. Thomas, J. Zero | To the 5 Boroughs | 4:13 |
| 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. Simpson | Paul's Boutique | 3:18 |
| 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. Steig | Ill Communication | 3:18 |
| 12. | "Body Movin'" (Fatboy Slim remix) | A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, M. Caldato, T. Puente | Body Movin' single | 4:09 |
| 13. | "Triple Trouble" | A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, B. Edwards, N. Rodgers | To the 5 Boroughs | 2:44 |
| 14. | "Sabotage" | A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch | Ill Communication | 2:58 |
| 15. | "Fight for Your Right" | A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, R. Rubin | Licensed to Ill | 3:31 |
| Total length: | 52:53 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "RRNN (Straight Outta Shibuya)" (Remix of "Right Right Now Now" by Kan Takagi) | A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch | To the 5 Boroughs | 2:46 |
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 63 |
| US Billboard 200 | 42 |
| US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard) | 4 |
| US Billboard Digital Albums | 23 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) | 30 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard) | 17 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI) | Gold | 100,000 |
| United States (RIAA) Video |
Gold | 50,000 |
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Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988-2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
- "Beastie Boys Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "Beastie Boys Chart History (Top Catalog Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "Beastie Boys Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "Beastie Boys Chart History (Top Rap Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
- "British album certifications – Beastie Boys – Solid Gold Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
- "American video certifications – Beastie Boys – Solid Gold Hits". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
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