Ive read a lot about how the mono mixes of the beatles, stones and bee gees are different to the stereo mixes. Also, in my simon and garfunkel collection, parsley sage and bridge over troubled water are real bookends with a big gap in the middle. But my question is does anyone know if a true mono mix was prepared for the lp. 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. Garfunkel bookends 68 uk rare mono issue bpg cbs records vinyl lp may 5, 2012. Oct 11, 2017 the only way to get these albums in mono is to track down the original 60s vinyl pressings and its well worth it. All songs considered hear how intern jenna strucko discovered an old friend of her own in the classic folk album. The cover is a laminated mono cover with a stereo sticker on the back. Ive collected a few of your vinyl rips and find them to be very nicely done indeed. Jul 27, 2011 i have the copies from when i was a kid, but the condition is terrible. I restored those entries and have temporarily disabled the delete and edit functions to prevent further damage. Written by paul simon produced by simon, garfunkel and halee this is the original mono mix. Simon garfunkelacoustic sounds vinyl records, sacds. 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.
Simon and garfunkel bookends 1968 vinyl lp columbia rare mono kcl 2729 oct 19, 2019. Album after album, the set wrings the best from digital. 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. Simon and garfunkel bookends 1968 stereo lp with poster. Offered for sale is an early stereo pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel, including the original poster about this copy. Simon and garfunkel bookends mono 1st press w diff mixes a hard one to find. Someone tried to vandalise the database by deleting about 76k entries. 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. Sadly this uk version is not that mix but a reduction of the us stereo kcs9529, wich is also referred to on the label. Offered for sale is an early stereo pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel, including the original poster. I really cant imagine adding anything to the simon and garfunkel stuff ive got 5 albums with mostly inconsequential bonus tracks and 1969 live. Simon and garfunkel bookends uk stereo lp rare records.
Video describing an early 1970s repress of this lp with only side 1 being mono. I cant seem to find much information on the actual differences, even after combing through steve hoffman forums for quite some time. Paul simon signed homeward bound farewell tour program proof coa garfunkel. Simon and garfunkel visits with simon and garfunkel a. Simon and garfunkel bookends mono pressing records.
Offered for sale is an early stereo uk pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel. 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. I have ordered what claims to be a nm uk mono bookends so we will see what the postman brings. 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. Bookends is an aptlytitled literary album covering themes of loss, the american dream, youthful innocence and old age. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. 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. These were two of the worlds greatest song writers and their music has matured well. 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. Robinson, the boxer, the sound of silence, i am a rock, homeward bound, bridge over troubled water and more. Simon and garfunkel monos steve hoffman music forums. 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. Unfollow simon and garfunkel bookends to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Bookends, my first introduction to simon and garfunkel back in the long distant past 60s. Paul simon has said this is the quintessential simon and garfunkel album. Simon and garfunkel bookends 1968 vinyl lp kcs9529 1b1b 1st us press w poster. This copy of bookends is a stereo pressing from the uk on the solid orange cbs label. 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. It appears twice on the track listing, as the first and last song on side one of the original vinyl lp. Signed simon and garfunkel bookends vinyl record jul 7, 2011. It was an awful year to live through for anyone, especially a kid. Okay, you have to be a record fan or you might have. Ive just acquired a mono wednesday morning, 3am vinyl but cant play it just yet.
Offered for sale is an early stereo uk pressing of bookends by simon and garfunkel about this copy. The mono mix was released as a promo issue to radio stations and given a very limited run for commercial sale. Simon and garfunkel lp bookends rare columbia kcl 2729 mono. Simon garfunkelbookends180 gram vinyl recordacoustic sounds. The only way to get these albums in mono is to track down the original 60s vinyl pressings and its well worth it. Bookends, which arrived on the heels of simon and garfunkels highprofile role on the soundtrack of the film the. 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. I really cant imagine adding anything to the simon and garfunkel stuff ive got 5 albums with. I know there was a radical alternate stereo mix accidently. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. After about 5 years of scouring every simon and garfunkel record bin in. Hybrid sacds box for sacd series hybrid 3channel stereo sacd hybrid mono sacd hybrid multichannel sacd hybrid. Bookends was the fourth album by simon and garfunkel, released in april, 1968. This copy of bookends is a stereo pressing from the late 1960s on the original twoeye or 360 sound label.
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. 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. Simon and garfunkel bookends lp vinyl europe columbia 2018 12 track 180 gram. Simon and garfunkel bookends mono pressing records, cds. One question, what format are your hirez offerings. Bookends kcs 9529 simon and garfunkel delivered in march of 1968 a cohesive work in which two youngsters dealt with lifephrases, aging and death. Sleeve identical to mono release but with gold stereo sticker fixed to rear sleeve in upper right hand corner. If anyones interested, i would like to start a discussion on the mono versus stereo versions of the simon and garfunkel albums. A nice copy of a terrific record and our favorite simon and garfunkel album. 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.
Featuring the singles a hazy shade of winter and mrs. Track b5 produced by bob johnston, paul simon and art garfunkel. Bookends, originally released primarily as a vinyl lp, opens and closes side one of the disc with the. A must for anyones collection of truly great music from two brilliant individuals.
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