Before diving into the technical specs of the audio file, it is crucial to understand what makes this specific 2010 compilation unique. Unlike earlier greatest-hits albums (such as Guilty or The Essential ), The Ultimate Collection was the first to be fully remastered for the digital high-definition age.
Note: Some international pressings feature a slightly different order or bonus tracks. Barbra Streisand - The Ultimate Collection -2010- flac
The single-disc version features 18 tracks, including signature duets and solo hits: Barbra Streisand Archives Original Source / Year Woman in Love (Love Theme from A Star Is Born A Star Is Born The Way We Were The Way We Were You Don't Bring Me Flowers (with Neil Diamond) Greatest Hits Vol. 2 (with Barry Gibb) No More Tears (Enough Is Enough) (with Donna Summer) Don't Rain on My Parade Funny Girl (with Celine Dion) Higher Ground The Broadway Album 3. Critical and Commercial Performance Chart Success: The album debuted at #8 on the UK Album Charts Sales & Certifications: Before diving into the technical specs of the
: Features cardboard (paper) packaging instead of a traditional plastic jewel case. The 2010 release arrived at a high point
The 2010 release arrived at a high point in Streisand's late career. She had just become the first artist to achieve a #1 album in each of the past five decades with 2009's Love Is the Answer . This collection serves as a retrospective of that unprecedented run, featuring tracks mastered by at Marcussen Mastering in Hollywood. Essential Tracklist Highlights
To the uninitiated, a CD or a stream was enough. But Elias needed the lossless depth of the FLAC files. He wanted to hear the exact moment Barbra’s breath caught in "Woman in Love," the microscopic vibration of the orchestra's strings in "The Way We Were," and the crystalline clarity of her belt in "Don't Rain on My Parade." The download bar finally hit 100%. He clicked play.
: Features a long, extended intro (4:52) compared to the standard album version.