Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science

by Beastie Boys

Released: November 23, 1999

Alternative hip hop, alternative rock, hardcore punk, jazz fusion

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"Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science" is the first anthology album by American rap rock group Beastie Boys, consisting of greatest hits, B-sides, and previously unreleased tracks. The retail release features a tri-fold sleeve displaying many of the band's album covers, along with a booklet of liner notes. The title of the anthology is taken from the song "The Sounds of Science," which appears on their second album, Paul's Boutique.

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In addition to the retail version, customers could…

In addition to the retail version, customers could also purchase a custom edition of the album through mail order from the band's label, Grand Royal.

This version included additional B-sides and rarities

This version included additional B-sides and rarities.

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"Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science" is the first anthology album by American rap rock group Beastie Boys, consisting of greatest hits, B-sides, and previously unreleased tracks.

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In addition to the retail version, customers could also purchase a custom edition of the album through mail order from the band's label, Grand Royal. This version included additional B-sides and rarities.