As the 2025 numbers roll in, Eminem quietly continues to dominate catalogue sales. According to Hits Daily Double, his Curtain Call album finishes the year in the Top 10 of the best selling hip hop projects.
Overall, the album ranks No.42 on the Top 50 Albums list in the US.
The 2005 greatest hits compilation moved 811,877 units in 2025. That’s a slight dip from 2024’s total of 877,000, but still a massive figure for an album celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Legacy Boost, Without a New Release
Last year’s sales surge had helped. In 2024, “Curtain Call” rode a powerful wave of renewed interest sparked by Eminem’s new studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady”. The fresh release didn’t just excite loyal fans. It also brought in a younger audience discovering his back catalogue for the first time.
That momentum pushed “Curtain Call” into the year-end Top 40, landing it at No. 37 with 877,000 total units moved. The combination of nostalgic hits and new music proved to be a winning formula.
However, 2025 was different. Of course, we had interesting collaborations, a documentary, and remastered tracks from the vaults. But nothing can be as impactful for an artist as an actual studio project. However, “Curtain Call” continued its strong run.
Its total activity fell only slightly, to 811,877 units, a modest 7% drop. But what’s more telling is how people consumed the album.
Streaming figures declined slightly, yet physical and digital album sales saw a surprising jump. Compared to 2024, album purchases more than doubled in 2025. That signals a shift: fans aren’t just playing singles, they’re buying into the whole legacy.
Clearly, the album’s staying power is rooted in more than just algorithms. It’s a sign of lasting cultural value and a reminder that some albums don’t need promotion to perform..
Breaking Down the Numbers
Here’s what Curtain Call logged in 2025, according to Hits Daily Double:
Total Activity: 811,877
Album Sales: 69,229
Song Downloads: 98,200
Audio Streams: 964,876,273
Video Streams: 93,815,411
That’s enough to keep Eminem alongside artists fighting for attention on the end-of-year leaderboard.
Hip Hop Still Strong in 2025
Of the 50 top-selling albums in the US this year, 10 come from hip hop artists. Curtain Call may be the oldest title on that list, but its presence shows the staying power of Eminem’s legacy.
Without dropping a new project in 2025, Eminem casually sold over 800,000 units from one album. For most artists, that would be a career milestone. For Em, it’s just business as usual.
