One Second is Yello's fifth original studio album, having been preceded by a 'new mix' compilation the previous year.

Released in 1987, the album is noteworthy for featuring both Billy Mackenzie[2] and Shirley Bassey, the latter singing vocals on "The Rhythm Divine".

The songs "Call It Love", "Si Senor The Hairy Grill", "Moon On Ice", "Hawaiian Chance" were used on episodes of Miami Vice and the song "Santiago" used as a sample from Dunya Yunis' "Abu Zeluf".

+ Bonus on CD editions : L'Hôtel (B-side of Call it Love single) "Oh Yeah" is an addition to the US version of the album, the track is originally on the previous album, Stella.

On other US relases it takes place between "Gold Rush" and "Dr. Van Steiner".