---
title: "The Essentials by Ratt"
type: "MusicAlbum"
url: "https://themetalnet.com/album/2de5ba72-7d26-382a-a239-97ce2f694c52"
artist: "Ratt"
year: 2002
label: "Rhino"
---

# The Essentials

**The Essentials** is a compilation by Ratt, released in 2002 on Rhino.

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Title | The Essentials |
| Artist | Ratt |
| Type | Compilation |
| Year | 2002 |
| Label | Rhino |
| Catalog number | R2 512852 |
| Tracks | 12 |
| Place in discography | 19 of 34 |

## Tracklist

| # | Track | Length |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Round and Round | 4:25 |
| 2 | Back for More | 3:45 |
| 3 | Wanted Man | 3:40 |
| 4 | Lay It Down | 3:26 |
| 5 | You’re in Love | 3:14 |
| 6 | Dance | 4:21 |
| 7 | Way Cool Jr. | 4:27 |
| 8 | Lovin’ You’s a Dirty Job | 3:15 |
| 9 | Givin’ Yourself Away | 5:26 |
| 10 | Body Talk | 3:49 |
| 11 | Heads I Win, Tails You Lose | 4:00 |
| 12 | One Step Away | 4:50 |

## Genres

[Heavy Metal](https://themetalnet.com/genre/heavy-metal)

## In the discography

- Previous release: [Ratt / Great White (1999)](https://themetalnet.com/album/2c1e565d-8995-4721-ab6e-f655063acd2a)
- Next release: [Metal Hits (2003)](https://themetalnet.com/album/42ec1648-fc00-354d-9d56-fd11bd4f4723)

## Artist

- [Ratt](https://themetalnet.com/band/ratt)

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