Simon and garfunkel bookends mono pressing records. Simon and garfunkel s classic albums parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme sunlp5232 and bookends, released in 1966 and 1968 respectively, marked the duos emergence as both a brilliant creative force and one of their eras biggestselling recording acts. Also, in my simon and garfunkel collection, parsley sage and bridge over troubled water are real bookends with a big gap in the middle. Simon and garfunkel bookends 1968 vinyl lp columbia rare mono kcl 2729 oct 19, 2019.
Stereo version also released in uk at the same time with cat number s63101 kcs9529 smooth label with stereo and double needed arrows on left hand side. This copy of bookends is a stereo pressing from the late 1960s on the original twoeye or 360 sound label. Offered for sale is an early stereo pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel, including the original poster. Simon garfunkelacoustic sounds vinyl records, sacds. Columbia imprint owned by cbs between 19381990 within uscamx. It was an awful year to live through for anyone, especially a kid.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. For some reason its rumored that paul simon wont allow the simon and garfunkel mono versions to be reissued which is a shame if true. They are punchier, the instruments especially paul simon s guitar work really pop out at you as if you are in the recording studio with them. Ive read a lot about how the mono mixes of the beatles, stones and bee gees are different to the stereo mixes. Okay, you have to be a record fan or you might have. It appears twice on the track listing, as the first and last song on side one of the original vinyl lp. Simon and garfunkel visits with simon and garfunkel a. Paul simon signed homeward bound farewell tour program proof coa garfunkel. Album after album, the set wrings the best from digital. Jul 27, 2011 i have the copies from when i was a kid, but the condition is terrible. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. I really cant imagine adding anything to the simon and garfunkel stuff ive got 5 albums with. Ive just acquired a mono wednesday morning, 3am vinyl but cant play it just yet. Simon and garfunkel bookends 1968 vinyl lp kcs9529 1b1b 1st us press w poster.
The only way to get these albums in mono is to track down the original 60s vinyl pressings and its well worth it. I remember thinking at the time what simon and garfunkel will think of these songs when they are close to the age of some of the old people interviewed. Robinson, the boxer, the sound of silence, i am a rock, homeward bound, bridge over troubled water and more. Offered for sale is an early stereo uk pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel. Simon and garfunkel s classic album bookends, released in 1968, marks one of the albums from the duos emergence as both a brilliant creative force and one of their eras biggestselling recording acts. These were two of the worlds greatest song writers and their music has matured well. Simon and garfunkel bookends 1968 stereo lp with poster. Simon and garfunkel lp bookends rare columbia kcl 2729 mono.
Simon and garfunkel bookends uk stereo lp rare records. Signed simon and garfunkel bookends vinyl record jul 7, 2011. I cant seem to find much information on the actual differences, even after combing through steve hoffman forums for quite some time. Offered for sale is an early stereo uk pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel about this copy. I know there was a radical alternate stereo mix accidently. Simon and garfunkel bookends mono pressing records, cds. The cover is a laminated mono cover with a stereo sticker on the back. If anyones interested, i would like to start a discussion on the mono versus stereo versions of the simon and garfunkel albums. The mono mix was released as a promo issue to radio stations and given a very limited run for commercial sale. Paul simon has said this is the quintessential simon and garfunkel album. Bookends, which arrived on the heels of simon and garfunkels highprofile role on the soundtrack of the film the. A must for anyones collection of truly great music from two brilliant individuals.
Track b5 produced by bob johnston, paul simon and art garfunkel. Released in 1968, it was an ambitious work that gave rise to classic tracks including america, old friends, fakin it, a hazy shade of winter, and at the zoo. I restored those entries and have temporarily disabled the delete and edit functions to prevent further damage. Bookends was the fourth album by simon and garfunkel, released in april, 1968. Ive collected a few of your vinyl rips and find them to be very nicely done indeed. But my question is does anyone know if a true mono mix was prepared for the lp. This copy of bookends is a stereo pressing from the uk on the solid orange cbs label. Beating a dead horse, perhaps, but my mono vinyl copy of parsley. Simon and garfunkels classic albums parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme sunlp5232 and bookends, released in 1966 and 1968 respectively, marked the duos emergence as both a brilliant creative force and one of their eras biggestselling recording acts. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Simon and garfunkel bookends mono 1st press w diff mixes a hard one to find. I have ordered what claims to be a nm uk mono bookends so we will see what the postman brings. Garfunkel bookends 68 uk rare mono issue bpg cbs records vinyl lp may 5, 2012.
One question, what format are your hirez offerings. Simon garfunkelbookends180 gram vinyl recordacoustic sounds. I really cant imagine adding anything to the simon and garfunkel stuff ive got 5 albums with mostly inconsequential bonus tracks and 1969 live. Unfollow simon and garfunkel bookends to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Simon and garfunkel the boxer 45 rpm original mono mix. Sep 02, 2015 bookends kcs 9529 simon and garfunkel delivered in march of 1968 a cohesive work in which two youngsters dealt with lifephrases, aging and death. Oct 02, 2014 miles davis in mono doesnt trump the stereo either, but i had very little miles davis and the mono box was good value. Find great deals on ebay for simon and garfunkel bookends and simon and garfunkel bookends mfsl. Bookends is an aptlytitled literary album covering themes of loss, the american dream, youthful innocence and old age. Simon and garfunkel monos steve hoffman music forums. Sleeve identical to mono release but with gold stereo sticker fixed to rear sleeve in upper right hand corner.
Hybrid sacds box for sacd series hybrid 3channel stereo sacd hybrid mono sacd hybrid multichannel sacd hybrid. All songs considered hear how intern jenna strucko discovered an old friend of her own in the classic folk album. Offered for sale is an early stereo pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel, including the original poster about this copy. Simon and garfunkels classic albums parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and bookends, released in 1966 and 1968 respectively, marked the duos emergence as both a brilliant creative force and one of their eras biggestselling recording acts. Sadly this uk version is not that mix but a reduction of the us stereo kcs9529, wich is also referred to on the label. Bookends kcs 9529 simon and garfunkel delivered in march of 1968 a cohesive work in which two youngsters dealt with lifephrases, aging and death. Produced by simon, garfunkel and halee this is the original mono mix that is so rarely heard today, as the stereo mix is only played today on oldies radio. Vinyl album simon and garfunkel bookends columbia usa. Written by paul simon produced by simon, garfunkel and halee this is the original mono mix. After about 5 years of scouring every simon and garfunkel record bin in. Simon and garfunkel bookends lp vinyl europe columbia 2018 12 track 180 gram.
Find great deals on ebay for simon garfunkel mono when you shop the largest online selection at. Someone tried to vandalise the database by deleting about 76k entries. Rolling stone 500 greatest albums of all time rated 234500. Featuring the singles a hazy shade of winter and mrs. Simon and garfunkel bookends vinyl lp shop music direct. Bookends, originally released primarily as a vinyl lp, opens and closes side one of the disc with the. Simon and garfunkels classic album bookends, released in 1968, marks one of the albums from the duos emergence as both a brilliant creative force and one of their eras biggestselling recording acts. Video describing an early 1970s repress of this lp with only side 1 being mono. Side one forms a cycleoflife suite, from the chaotic save the life of my child to the youthful wanderlust of america to the autumnal reflection of old friends. Simon and garfunkel s classic albums parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme and bookends, released in 1966 and 1968 respectively, marked the duos emergence as both a brilliant creative force and one of their eras biggestselling recording acts.
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