The Essential Dolly Parton

'All Billboard chart positions appear courtesy of Joel Whitburn's Record Research publications and BPI Communications

Mastered by Sony Music Studios, New York

Photography: Front cover & booklet back cover:
© Raeanne Rubenstein; B&W photos (from left):
© Raeanne Rubenstein, Michael Ochs Archives.com, David Hill/London Features, Kristen Barlowe; Color photos (from left): Les Leverett (1st & 3rd), Kristen Barlowe, Rex Features; inner tray card: Michael Ochs Archives.com; back cover: Kristen Barlowe

Special thanks to Dolly Parton, Teresa Hughes, Joe Galante, Paul Barnabee, Jim Saliby, Gretchen Brennison, Erwin Gorostiza, John Hudson, Rich Kienzle, Steve Buckingham

Both The Seeker (1-14) and 9 To 5 (2-8) are 15 seconds longer than their original album versions, with a longer fade at the end.'[discogs]