| The Essential | |
| Type: | greatest |
| Artist: | Will Young |
| Cover: | The Essential (Will Young album).jpg |
| Released: | 14 October 2013 |
| Recorded: | 2002–2011 |
| Prev Title: | Echoes |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | 85% Proof |
| Next Year: | 2015 |
The Essential is a compilation album by English recording artist Will Young. Completing his contract with his record company, it was released by 19 Recordings in association with RCA Records and Sony Music on 14 October 2013, marking Young's final release with the label.