Solid Gold Hits
2005 greatest hits album by Beastie Boys
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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".
ReleasedNovember 7, 2005
Recorded1986–2004
Length52:53
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| Released | November 7, 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 1986–2004 | |||
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| Length | 52:53 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Executive Producer Beastie Boys Musical Producers Rick Rubin, Mario C, Fatboy Slim | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | 7.5/10[2] |
| The Times | [3] |
| Yahoo! Music | link |
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] | 63 |
| US Billboard 200[5] | 42 |
| US Top Catalog Albums (Billboard)[6] | 4 |
| US Billboard Digital Albums[citation needed] | 23 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[7] | 30 |
| US Top Rap Albums (Billboard)[8] | 17 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United Kingdom (BPI)[9] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[10] Video |
Gold | 50,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||