Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science is the first anthology album by American rap rock group Beastie Boys composed of greatest hits, B-sides, and previously unreleased tracks. The retail release comes with a tri-fold sleeve that displays the majority of the band's album covers, as well as a booklet of liner notes. The title of the anthology is from the song of the same name, featured on their second album, Paul's Boutique. The title was actually submitted by Grand Royal Records employee Kenny "Tick" Salcido to the band, and the title was chosen for the anthology.
Customers could also purchase through mail order a custom version of the album from Grand Royal featuring the B-sides and rarities.