Addictions: Volume 1

Addictions: Volume 1 is the first compilation from Robert Palmer featuring his best-known songs, released in 1989 by Island Records.

Addictions: Volume 1
Greatest hits album by
Robert Palmer
Released30 October 1989[1]
GenreRock, pop rock
Length51:30
LabelIsland
Robert Palmer chronology
Heavy Nova
(1988)		 Addictions: Volume 1
(1989)		 Don't Explain
(1990)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[2]
New Musical Express7/10[3]
Record Mirror[4]

Track listing

All songs by Robert Palmer, except where indicated.

  1. "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" (Remix) (John Moon Martin) — 3:15
  2. "Pride" — 4:05
  3. "Addicted to Love" (Edit) — 4:21
  4. "Sweet Lies" (Robert Palmer, Frank Blair, Dony Wynn) — 3:05
  5. "Woke Up Laughing" (Remix) — 4:06
  6. "Looking for Clues" (Remix) — 4:54
  7. "Some Guys Have All the Luck" (Jeff Fortang) — 3:06
  8. "Some Like It Hot" (Robert Palmer, Andy Taylor, John Taylor) — 5:05
  9. "What's It Take?" — 3:28
  10. "Every Kinda People" (Andy Fraser) — 3:26
  11. "Johnny and Mary" — 4:05
  12. "Simply Irresistible" — 4:18
  13. "Style Kills" (Robert Palmer, Gary Numan) — 4:16

Charts
Chart (1989/90) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[5] 10
Billboard 200 79[6]
UK Album Chart 7[7]

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[8] Platinum 70,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[9] Platinum 300,000^
United States (RIAA)[10] Platinum 1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "Upcoming Releases" (PDF). CMJ New Music Report. 6 October 1989. p. 64. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
  2. Tim DiGravina. "AllMusic review". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  3. Martin, Gavin (25 November 1989). "Replay". New Musical Express. p. 38.
  4. Crossing, Gary (18 November 1989). "Albums". Record Mirror. p. 20.
  5. "Australiancharts.com – Rober Palmeer – Addictions: Volume 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
  6. "Billboard chart position". All Media Guide / Billboard. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  7. "Official Charts Company". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  8. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1990 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
  9. "British Phonographic Industry searchable certification database". British Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 23 February 2010.
  10. "Robert Palmer's RIAA certifications". RIAA. Retrieved 23 February 2010.


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