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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".

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."So What'cha Want"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. YauchCheck Your Head3:37
2."Brass Monkey"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. Yauch, R. RubinLicensed to Ill2:39
3."Ch-Check It Out"A. Horovitz, M. Diamond, A. YauchTo the 5 Boroughs3:11
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. ShiderPaul's Boutique3:49
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. YauchIll Communication3:32
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. CaldatoHello Nasty3:30
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

Chart Peak
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

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[6] Gold 100,000
United States (RIAA)[7]
Video
Gold 50,000^

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

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