| The Essential Run-D.M.C. | |
| Type: | Compilation |
| Artist: | Run-DMC |
| Cover: | The Essential Run-D.M.C.jpg |
| Released: | October 30, 2012 |
| Genre: | Hip hop |
| Length: | 01:53:00 |
| Prev Title: | Ultimate Run-D.M.C. |
| Prev Year: | 2003 |
The Essential Run-D.M.C is a two-disc compilation album by American hip hop group Run-DMC, released on October 30, 2012.[1] It is a part of Sony BMG's Essential series of compilation albums and includes selections from Run-DMC's back catalog from 1983 through 2001.