Essential is a 1998 compilation album by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released as a limited edition in the United States by EMI/Capitol and in Japan by Toshiba/EMI. Produced for only six months, early promotional versions of the album had the title Early, as the tracks featured were part of Pet Shop Boys' early catalogue.
The album contained remixes as well as album tracks and B-sides.
While several of the selections had not been available on compact disc prior to its original release, as of 2018, it remains the only official CD appearance of the 7" version of "That's My Impression" (all other reissues and compilations using the "Disco" mix.)
For casual fans, Essential Pet Shop Boys is hardly essential, since it contains alternate versions, remixes, 7" single versions, and a pair of LP tracks, not the familiar hits.
Of course, this collection of rarities makes it a treasure trove for the dedicated, since many of these songs haven't appeared on disc before, and a number of them are genuine finds, such as the alternate version of "Domino Dancing," the original 7" version of "Opportunities," and Stephen Hague's dance mix of "Love Comes Quickly."
These are just a couple of reasons why Essential Pet Shop Boys -- which was available as a limited-edition release in 1998 -- is essential for collectors.
Tracklist
1. Domino Dancing (Alternative Version) - 4:42
2. West End Girls (Dance Mix) - 6:29
3. Opportunities [Let's make Lots of Money (Original 7'' Version)] - 3:48
4. Paninaro (7'' Version) - 4:40
5. That's my Impression (7'' Version) - 4:48
6. We all feel better in the Dark (Extended Mix) - 6:47
7. It couldn't happen here (LP Version) - 5:20
8. It's alright (7'' Version) - 4:20
9. Left to my own Devices (7'' Version) - 4:46
10. In the Night (Remix) - 6:28
11. Two divided by Zero (LP Version) - 3:36
12. Love comes quickly (Dance Mix) - 6:48
13. Being boring (Extended Version) - 10:40
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – EMI Records Ltd.
- Manufactured By – EMI Records Ltd.
- Mastered At – Capitol Mastering
- Glass Mastered At – EMI MFG.
Credits
- Art Direction – Johnny Lee, Ricky Mintz
- Compiled By – Chris Heath, Todd Rosenberg
- Design – Cimarron/Bacon/O'Brien
- Liner Notes – Chris Heath
- Mastered By – Evren Göknar
- Photography By – Brad Branson, Chris Nash, Derek Ridgers, Eric Watson, Sheila Rock, Terance Donovan
Tracks 1 to 3, 5, 6, 12, 13 denoted in booklet & on disc face as 'Previously unavailable on compact disc'.
Comes in a Slide Box.
Mastered at Capitol Mastering
℗© 1998 EMI Records Ltd.
Manufactured by EMI Records Ltd., 1750 N. Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028
Printed in the U.S.A.
Made in the U.S.A
Notes
Released: Mar 31, 1998
Series Essential
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Runtime: 1:13
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