Alternative is a compilation album by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys.

[citation needed] A remake of the original 7-inch "Paninaro", titled "Paninaro '95", was released as a single (which was included on the later PopArt: The Hits set) to promote the two-disc compilation which reached number two in the UK Albums Chart.

[6] The cover of Alternative features photographs of Tennant and Lowe in fencing masks.

On 11 November 2011, the duo announced through Varsity that they would release another B-sides album in February 2012, titled Format.

All tracks are written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, except where noted^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.