The Essential Wu-Tang Clan is a compilation album by American hip hop group Wu-Tang Clan, which was released October 29, 2013 on Loud and Legacy.

The Essential Wu-Tang Clan includes standout tracks from high-profile studio albums, as well as rare soundtrack selections and compilation cuts.

[citation needed] The Essential Wu-Tang Clan was met with positive reviews.

With its distinctive style, with dark, atmospheric backing tracks (often punctuated by samples from vintage martial arts movies).

[3] Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and Discogs.