The Essential is a compilation album by English singer Nik Kershaw, released in 2000.

[1] It features singles and album tracks from his first four studio albums: Human Racing (1984), The Riddle (1984), Radio Musicola (1986), and The Works (1989).

All tracks written by Nik Kershaw.

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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