Barbra Streisand's "The Essential" 2-disc CD album is a must-have for fans of her vocal style. This remastered edition, released in 2002 by Columbia, features a very good (VG) CD grading and comes in a standard jewel case with a good (G) case condition. The inlay and instrument are also rated as good (G). This compilation album showcases Streisand's talent as a vocalist and includes a variety of pop and easy listening songs. The CD is in English and was manufactured in Australia. Overall, this is a great addition to any music collection and a testament to Streisand's enduring talent.