(2-LP set) (45RPM) The word "essential" has two meanings: one is "indispensable," the other "being a part of the essence of something." This second meaning characterizes RCA's Essential Elvis series, a vehicle for the release of Presley's alternate takes. Through these releases, listeners hear Presley at work, refining band arrangements and working through the nuances of his vocal performance. In short, the series reveals the "essence" of Presley by documenting a great musician engrossed in the creative process. Volume Two documents a January 1957 session at which Presley produced material for two EPs and the "Loving You" soundtrack.