Curtain Call: The Hits

December 6, 2005 marked the release of Curtain Call: The Hits, a double-disc collection that capped off Eminem's first decade of mainstream dominance. Shady Records and Interscope dropped this sprawling set to gather his biggest singles into one package. The tracklist spans genres from gritty hip-hop to melodic pop-rap, featuring three new studio cuts alongside classics like "Lose Yourself" and "The Real Slim Shady." Listeners also get fresh versions of hits such as "Shake That" with Nate Dogg and a live rendition of "Stan" recorded with Elton John at the 43rd Grammy Awards.

The album debuted at number one on both the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart, proving immediate commercial success. By March 2022, it earned Diamond certification in the United States for sales exceeding 10 million units. This compilation reached number one on both the US Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart, eventually earning Diamond certification in the United States by March 2022. Eminem later expanded this concept with Curtain Call 2 in August 2022 to cover material from his subsequent albums. [edit]