| Artist | The Bangles |
|---|---|
| Cover | The Essential Bangles.jpg |
| Released | March 30, 2004 |
| Recorded | 1981–1988 |
| Genre | Pop rock |
| Length | 49:41 |
| Label | Columbia |
| Producer | David Kahne, Davitt Sigerson, Rick Rubin, Craig Leon |
| Prev year | 2003 |
| Next year | 2005 |
The Essential Bangles is a greatest hits album by American pop rock band the Bangles, released in 2004. The album includes 15 tracks from the band's first three studio albums, as well as non-studio album recordings and soundtrack contributions. It was released as a part of Sony BMG's The Essential series.
Release history
| Country | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2004 | Columbia Records | CD, digital download | CK 89065 |
Personnel
The Bangles
- Susanna Hoffs – rhythm guitar, percussion, vocals
- Vicki Peterson – lead guitar, mandolin, electric sitar, vocals
- Michael Steele – bass guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals
- Debbi Peterson – drums, percussion, vocals
- Annette Zilinskas – bass guitar, harmonica, vocals ("I'm In Line")