--- product_id: 13601738 title: "The Essential Collection[2 CD]" price: "₱2918" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/13601738-the-essential-collection-2-cd store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # The Essential Collection[2 CD] **Price:** ₱2918 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Essential Collection[2 CD] - **How much does it cost?** ₱2918 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/13601738-the-essential-collection-2-cd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description DISC 11. PEOPLE NEED LOVE2. HE IS YOUR BROTHER3. RING RING4. LOVE ISNand#039;T EASY (BUT IT SURE IS HARD ENOUGH)5. WATERLOO6. HONEY, HONEY7. SO LONG8. I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO, I DO9. S.O.S.10. MAMMA MIA11. BANG-A-BOOMERANG12. FERNANDO13. DANCING QUEEN14. MONEY, MONEY, MONEY15. KNOWING ME, KNOWING YOU16. THATand#039;S ME17. THE NAME OF THE GAME18. TAKE A CHANCE ON ME19. EAGLE20. ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN21. THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC22. SUMMER NIGHT CITYDISC 21. CHIQUITITA2. DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW3. VOULEZ-VOUS4. ANGEL EYES5. GIMME! GIMME! GIMME! (A MAN AFTER MIDNIGHT)6. I HAVE A DREAM7. THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL8. SUPER TROUPER9. ON AND ON AND ON10. LAY ALL YOUR LOVE ON ME11. HAPPY NEW YEAR12. ONE OF US13. WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE14. HEAD OVER HEELS15. THE VISITORS16. THE DAY BEFORE YOU CAME17. UNDER ATTACK Review: "Essential" lives up to its name. - "Essential" is a word that is so overused by record companies when marketing greatest hits albums, that it is hard to know if the set will truly be an essential purchase, but in ABBA's case, The Essential Collection lives up to its name. Of all the ABBA compilations on the market, this is the most thorough. While the very popular Gold album only focuses on the big hits, this one is for those looking for a bit more. Essential contains all of their official singles, in chronological order, plus a few choice cuts (Bang-A-Boomerang, That's Me, Happy New Year, and One Man, One Woman were not technically singles, but did have music videos, so their inclusion is not random, and the quality of these tracks are equal to those that were hits). The only downside of the album being in chronological order is that the singles from Ring Ring are first, and aside from the title track, they are the weakest of the bunch, but once you get past those, all of the songs are fantastic. I recommend this album to those who want the full ABBA experience. If you are brand new to ABBA, you might want save a few bucks and go for Gold, as the amount of tracks here might seem overwhelming at first, but if you already know the big hits, and are thirsty for a bit more, this is a great 2 CD set to have. NOTE: There is also a very similar album that was released earlier called The Definitive Collection. The difference is it does not have the four non-singles I listed. In their place are two remixes, so unless you're dying to have a slowed down version of Ring Ring and an extended dance mix of Voulez-Vous, Essential is the better buy. Review: Abba - A wonderful 2 CD set of they're greatest hits. I bought it simply because there were a few songs on it that aren't on Abba Gold which I also have. If you are an Abba fan and thinking about buying one of their CD's this is a great one to have. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007R1PGJU | | Best Sellers Rank | #93,758 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #39,421 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (459) | | Date First Available | April 21, 2012 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 25563351 | | Label | Capitol | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Capitol | | Number of discs | 2 | | Original Release Date | 2012 | | Product Dimensions | 5.59 x 5.59 x 0.39 inches; 3.95 ounces | | SPARS Code | DDD | ## Images ![The Essential Collection[2 CD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7157b7KscFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Essential" lives up to its name. *by D***B on May 11, 2016* "Essential" is a word that is so overused by record companies when marketing greatest hits albums, that it is hard to know if the set will truly be an essential purchase, but in ABBA's case, The Essential Collection lives up to its name. Of all the ABBA compilations on the market, this is the most thorough. While the very popular Gold album only focuses on the big hits, this one is for those looking for a bit more. Essential contains all of their official singles, in chronological order, plus a few choice cuts (Bang-A-Boomerang, That's Me, Happy New Year, and One Man, One Woman were not technically singles, but did have music videos, so their inclusion is not random, and the quality of these tracks are equal to those that were hits). The only downside of the album being in chronological order is that the singles from Ring Ring are first, and aside from the title track, they are the weakest of the bunch, but once you get past those, all of the songs are fantastic. I recommend this album to those who want the full ABBA experience. If you are brand new to ABBA, you might want save a few bucks and go for Gold, as the amount of tracks here might seem overwhelming at first, but if you already know the big hits, and are thirsty for a bit more, this is a great 2 CD set to have. NOTE: There is also a very similar album that was released earlier called The Definitive Collection. The difference is it does not have the four non-singles I listed. In their place are two remixes, so unless you're dying to have a slowed down version of Ring Ring and an extended dance mix of Voulez-Vous, Essential is the better buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Abba *by M***E on September 30, 2024* A wonderful 2 CD set of they're greatest hits. I bought it simply because there were a few songs on it that aren't on Abba Gold which I also have. If you are an Abba fan and thinking about buying one of their CD's this is a great one to have. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best ABBA compilation. *by A***N on December 6, 2021* The best ABBA compilation ever made. I had The Definitive Collection as a child and after I learned The Essential Collection is just an improved version of that collection, I had to buy it, I love that they included Happy New Year. I don't understand the reviews about poor sound quality, I have a fairly decent setup and the quality sounds nothing short of amazing, I've never actually heard any ABBA releases with poor sound quality. The quality, the packaging, the whole look and feel of this set is awesome, I love it. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Essential Collection - More ABBA Gold - Classic... 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