Addictions: Volume 1
| Addictions: Volume 1 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | 30 October 1989[1] | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 51:30 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
| Robert Palmer chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| New Musical Express | 7/10[3] |
| Record Mirror |  [4] |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | [5] |
Addictions: Volume 1 is the first compilation album by English singer Robert Palmer, released in 1989 by Island Records. It contains singles and album tracks, some in remix form, from Palmer's solo studio albums Double Fun (1978), Secrets (1979), Clues (1980), Pride (1983), Riptide (1985) and Heavy Nova (1988), plus two tracks from the live album Maybe It's Live, two tracks from the soundtrack to the film Sweet Lies, and one track from the Power Station's self-titled album (1985), on which Palmer is lead vocalist.
Track listing
All tracks written by Robert Palmer, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Origin | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Bad Case of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)" (remix) | John Moon Martin | Secrets | 3:15 |
| 2. | "Pride" | Pride | 4:05 | |
| 3. | "Addicted to Love" (edit) | Riptide | 4:21 | |
| 4. | "Sweet Lies" |
| Sweet Lies soundtrack | 3:05 |
| 5. | "Woke Up Laughing" (remix) | Sweet Lies soundtrack | 4:06 | |
| 6. | "Looking for Clues" (remix) | Clues | 4:54 | |
| 7. | "Some Guys Have All the Luck" | Jeff Fortgang | Maybe It's Live | 3:06 |
| 8. | "Some Like It Hot" (as part of The Power Station) |
| The Power Station | 5:05 |
| 9. | "What's It Take?" | Secrets | 3:28 | |
| 10. | "Every Kinda People" (remix) | Andy Fraser | Double Fun | 3:26 |
| 11. | "Johnny and Mary" | Clues | 4:05 | |
| 12. | "Simply Irresistible" | Heavy Nova | 4:18 | |
| 13. | "Style Kills" |
| Maybe It's Live | 4:16 |
Charts
| Chart (1989–1990) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[6] | 10 |
| Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)[7] | 60 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] | 32 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[9] | 3 |
| UK Albums (OCC)[10] | 7 |
| US Billboard 200[11] | 79 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[12] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Platinum | 300,000^ |
| United States (RIAA)[15] | Platinum | 1,000,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Upcoming Releases" (PDF). CMJ New Music Report. 6 October 1989. p. 64. Retrieved 29 December 2022.
- ^ Tim DiGravina. "AllMusic review". Retrieved 23 February 2010.
- ^ Martin, Gavin (25 November 1989). "Replay". New Musical Express. p. 38.
- ^ Crossing, Gary (18 November 1989). "Albums". Record Mirror. p. 20.
- ^ The New Rolling Stone Album Guide. Simon and Schuster. 26 February 2024. ISBN 978-0-7432-0169-8.
- ^ "Australiancharts.com – Rober Palmer – Addictions: Volume 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 27, 2021.
- ^ "Top RPM Albums: Image 6687". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Rober Palmer – Addictions: Volume 1" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Charts.nz – Rober Palmer – Addictions: Volume 1". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Rober Palmer Songs and Albums | Full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "Rober Palmer Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1990 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 25 November 2021.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Robert Palmer – Addictions Volume I". Music Canada. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
- ^ "British album certifications – Robert Palmer – Addictions: Vol I". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 July 2025. Select albums in the Formats field. Type Addictions: Vol I Robert Palmer in the "Search:" field.
- ^ "American album certifications – Robert Palmer – Addictions, Volume 1". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 27 July 2025.
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