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Barbra Streisand – The Essential Barbra Streisand

2002 · Europe · Columbia · CD Compilation Remastered

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Price guide

Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Aug 2, 2026

M$17.58NM$15.73VG+$12.03VG$8.33G+$4.63G$2.78F$1.85P$0.93

239 copies listed on Discogs from $0.34.

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Pressing identification

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Matrix / runout
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 C12
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 C18
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 F2
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 A8
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 E12
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 F16
Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 C5
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 15 A14
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 75 A5
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 75 A2
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 15 A6
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 95 C7
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 95 C3
Sony Music S5062572000-0202 21 A5
Barcode (Printed)
5 099750 625729
Barcode (Scanned)
5099750625729
Rights society
SACEM SACD SDRM SGDL, BIEM
Label Code
LC 00162
Mastering SID Code
IFPI L555(All Variants Disc 1 & Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 94Y6(Variant 1 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 947R(Variant 2 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 942T(Variant 3 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 947T(Variant 4 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 945P(Variant 5 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 947P(Variant 6 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 948P(Variant 7 Disc 1)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 94V3(Variant 1 Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 947R(Variant 2 Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 945R(Variant 3 Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 941N(Variant 4 Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 947P(Variant 5 Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 946A(Variant 6 Disc 2)
Mould SID Code
IFPI 94Z2(Variant 7 Disc 2)
Made By
Sony Music
Glass Mastered At
Sony DADC

Specifications

Artist
Barbra Streisand
Genre
Jazz, Pop, Stage & Screen
Style
Ballad, Easy Listening, Theme, Vocal, Disco
Year
2002
Label
Columbia
Catalog number
506257 2
Country
Europe
Barcode
5 099750 625729

Tracklist

  1. 1-1A Sleepin' Bee4:22
  2. 1-2Cry Me A River3:37
  3. 1-3I Stayed Too Long At The Fair4:20
  4. 1-4Lover, Come Back To Me2:17
  5. 1-5People3:40
  6. 1-6My Man2:58
  7. 1-7Second Hand Rose2:09
  8. 1-8He Touched Me3:10
  9. 1-9Don't Rain On My Parade2:45
  10. 1-10Happy Days Are Here Again3:14
  11. 1-11On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)2:11
  12. 1-12Stoney End2:59
  13. 1-13Since I Fell For You3:25
  14. 1-14What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life?3:20
  15. 1-15The Way We Were3:30
  16. 1-16All In Love Is Fair3:50
  17. 1-17Lazy Afternoon3:50
  18. 1-18Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")3:05
  19. 1-19My Heart Belongs To Me3:21
  20. 1-20You Don't Bring Me Flowers3:24
  21. 1-21The Main Event / Fight4:55
  22. 1-22No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)4:43
  23. 2-1Woman In Love3:51
  24. 2-2Guilty4:24
  25. 2-3Comin' In And Out Of Your Life4:09
  26. 2-4Memory3:55
  27. 2-5Papa, Can You Hear Me?3:29
  28. 2-6A Piece Of Sky4:20
  29. 2-7Putting It Together4:21
  30. 2-8Not While I'm Around3:29
  31. 2-9Send In The Clowns4:43
  32. 2-10Somewhere4:56
  33. 2-11All I Ask Of You4:02
  34. 2-12Children Will Listen4:09
  35. 2-13As If We Never Said Goodbye4:44
  36. 2-14I Finally Found Someone3:41
  37. 2-15Tell Him4:51
  38. 2-16I've Dreamed Of You4:44
  39. 2-17Someday My Prince Will Come4:06
  40. 2-18You'll Never Walk Alone4:35
Executive-Producer
Barbra Streisand
Executive-Producer
Jay Landers
Producer
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Producer
Barbra Streisand
Producer
David Foster
Producer
Mike Berniker

About this record

Made in Austria and stamped with the Sony Music matrix S5062572000-0102 25, this 2002 European compilation carries catalogue number 506257 2 across three Columbia label variants. The release notes flag two previously unreleased bonus tracks (2-17 and 2-18) that distinguish this Essential collection from earlier Streisand anthologies, though only certain copies bore the promotional sticker advertising them.

What drives its value

This remastered 40-track compilation spans Streisand's recorded output from 1963 through 1999, drawing from 30 distinct Columbia master recordings. Price guides value a Mint copy at 17.58 USD, stepping down to 15.73 USD in Near Mint and 12.03 USD in VG+ condition.

The market snapshot shows 239 copies for sale, with a floor price of 0.34 USD—a steep drop from NM that reflects the title's saturation in the secondary market. Community ownership stands at 2149 have against only 40 want, confirming this is a widely held reissue rather than a collector's pursuit.

The European pressing and remaster status place it below original mono or stereo pressings in collector hierarchy, but the inclusion of two unreleased tracks provides marginal appeal to completists.

How to appraise this pressing

Confirm the Austrian pressing by checking the back cover or disc surface for "Made in Austria" text and the Sony Music imprint. The catalogue number 506257 2 (or variants 5062572000 and COL 506257 2) appears on the spine and back.

The dead-wax matrix string Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25, followed by a disc identifier (C12, C18, F2, or A8), is stamped in the runout area of the CD itself; all four variants are legitimate pressings from this 2002 release. Grade the disc by examining the playing surface under light for hairline scratches, cloudiness, or pitting.

A Mint copy shows no visible wear; NM permits only light dust that clears on play. VG+ allows light surface marks audible only between tracks.

The barcode presence confirms this is a retail edition rather than a promotional or limited run.

Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.

Release notes

© 2002 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / Compilation ℗ Sony Music Entertainment Inc. / "Columbia" Made in Austria

Some copies came with a sticker "The Essential Barbra Streisand includes 2 previously unreleased tracks 5062572004"

Track 1-1 taken from 291708 Feb, 1963 Track 1-2 taken from 291708 Feb, 1963 Track 1-3 taken from 171747 Aug, 1963 Track 1-4 taken from 171747 Aug, 1963 Track 1-5 taken from 204320 Sep, 1964 Track 1-6 taken from 74510 May, 1965 Track 1-7 taken from 74511 Oct, 1965 Track 1-8 taken from 74511 Oct, 1965 Track 1-9 taken from 480931 Aug, 1968 Track 1-10 taken from 303360 Sep, 1968 Track 1-11 taken from 391674 Jul, 1970 Track 1-12 taken from 74352 Feb, 1971 Track 1-13 taken from 206939 Aug, 1971 Track 1-14 taken from 74490 Jan, 1974 Track 1-15 taken from 74490 Jan, 1974 Track 1-16 taken from 74490 Jan, 1974 Track 1-17 taken from 74512 Oct, 1975 Track 1-18 taken from 36361 Nov, 1976 Track 1-19 taken from 74496 Jun, 1977 Track 1-20 taken from 74241 Nov, 1978 Track 1-21 taken from 24993 Jun, 1979 Track 1-22 taken from 74515 Oct, 1979 Track 2-1 taken from 74227 Sep, 1980 Track 2-2 taken from 74227 Sep, 1980 Track 2-3 taken from 74324 Nov, 1981 Track 2-4 taken from 74324 Nov, 1981 Track 2-5 taken from 74540 Nov, 1983 Track 2-6 taken from 74540 Nov, 1983 Track 2-7 taken from 74357 Nov, 1985 Track 2-8 taken from 74357 Nov, 1985 Track 2-9 taken from 74357 Nov, 1985 Track 2-10 taken from 74357 Nov, 1985 Track 2-11 taken from 181871 Oct, 1988 Track 2-12 taken from 369042 Jun, 1993 Track 2-13 taken from 369042 Jun, 1993 Track 2-14 taken from 434861 Nov, 1996 Track 2-15 taken from 74499 Nov, 1997 Track 2-16 taken from 366437 Sep, 1999 Tracks 2-17 and 2-18 are previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Notes sourced from the Discogs database.

Frequently asked

What are the two previously unreleased tracks on this edition?

Tracks 2-17 and 2-18 are marked as previously unreleased bonus tracks in the release notes. The promotional sticker on some copies (catalogue 5062572004) advertised this feature, though the sticker is not present on all examples.

How much is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?

A VG+ copy is estimated at 12.03 USD. This figure represents the mid-range condition on the guide and assumes typical wear from play and storage, with no skips or audible defects.

Why is there such a wide price gap between Mint and the lowest-priced copies?

The lowest-priced copy at 0.34 USD likely shows significant wear, warping, or surface damage that affects playback, while a Mint copy at 17.58 USD shows no visible or audible deterioration. With 239 copies currently for sale, condition is the primary driver of value; even minor cosmetic differences can swing the price substantially.

Is this the original 1963–1999 recordings or a remaster?

This is a remaster compiled in 2002. The source recordings date back to 1963 (tracks 1-1 and 1-2) through 1999 (track 2-16), but the audio has been reprocessed for this collection. The release notes credit Sony Music Entertainment Inc. for the remastering and compilation.

How do I confirm I have the Austrian pressing and not another region?

Check the back cover or the disc itself for the text "Made in Austria." The matrix runout on the CD will read Sony Music S5062572000-0102 25 followed by a disc letter (C12, C18, F2, or A8). These details confirm the 2002 European pressing; other regions or pressings will show different plant codes or manufacturing locations.

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