''The Essentials'' is a

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by American musician Jack Johnson. The album features 18 of Johnson's greatest hits over eight of his albums. The album was released only in Japan on July 4, 2018 on CD and for digital download. The album also features

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" remix as the lead single.

Track listing

Chart performance

The album debuted at number 68 on the

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and has remained on the chart for seven weeks.

Charts

Release history

References

2018 greatest hits albums Jack Johnson (musician) albums Brushfire Records compilation albums Albums produced by Mario Caldato Jr. Albums produced by Zach Gill Albums produced by Robert Carranza {{2010s-rock-album-stub