Essential Yello

Essential Yello
Compilation album by
Released1992
Recorded1980–1992
GenreSynth-pop
Length62:31
LabelsMercury (original release), Vertigo (Canada), Smash (1993 US reissue)
ProducerBoris Blank
Yello chronology
Baby
(1991)
Essential Yello
(1992)
Zebra
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarStarHalf star

Essential Yello, or simply Essential is a compilation album by Swiss electronic duo Yello. It was first released in 1992 and also available as a sell-through video release (on VHS and later on DVD).

Track listing

  1. "Oh Yeah" – 3:05
  2. "The Race" – 3:15
  3. "Drive/Driven" – 4:11
  4. "Rubberbandman" – 3:35
  5. "Vicious Games" – 4:19
  6. "Tied Up" – 3:32
  7. "Lost Again" – 4:19
  8. "I Love You" – 4:05
  9. "Of Course I'm Lying" – 3:50
  10. "Pinball Cha Cha" – 3:33
  11. "Bostich" – 4:35
  12. "Desire" – 3:40
  13. "Jungle Bill" – 3:35
  14. "Call It Love" – 4:05
  15. "Goldrush" – 4:20
  16. "The Rhythm Divine" (featuring Shirley Bassey) – 4:20

Charts

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA Charts) 148

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Norway (IFPI Norway) Gold 25,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Essential Yello at AllMusic
  2. ↑ "Yello – Essential (CD)". Discogs.
  3. ↑ "Bubbling Down Under Week Commencing 22 July 1991". Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  4. ↑ "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 1993–2011" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway.