| Essential | ||||
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| Released | June 2008 (Belgium) | |||
| Recorded | 2001-2008 | |||
| Genre | Trance, Eurodance, House | |||
| Label | EMI/Capitol Records | |||
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Essential is the first compilation released by Kate Ryan. The album was released by the labels EMI and Capitol in early June 2008.
| Chart | Peak position |
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| Belgium Albums Chart [1] | 88 |
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