The Essential (Will Young album)

The Essential
Greatest hits album by Will Young
Released	14 October 2013
Recorded	2002–2011
Genre	Pop synthpop dance-pop
Label	19 Recordings RCA Sony Music
Will Young chronology
Echoes (2011) The Essential (2013) 85% Proof (2015)

The Essential is a compilation album by English recording artist Will Young. Completing his contract with his record company, it was released by 19 Recordings in association with RCA Records and Sony Music on 14 October 2013, marking Young's final release with the label.