Paul Simon - Graceland Original Vinyl

Artist: Paul Simon

Title: Graceland

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Catalogue Number: WX 52

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1986

Pressing Year: 1986 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Graceland is Paul Simon's seventh solo studio album and is widely regarded as one of the greatest albums of the 1980s. Recorded with South African musicians during the apartheid era, the album seamlessly blends pop, rock and world music influences, introducing audiences around the world to the rich sounds of mbaqanga and township jive. Its innovative approach and timeless songwriting earned widespread critical acclaim and commercial success.

Featuring the unforgettable tracks You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes, The Boy In The Bubble and Under African Skies, this landmark release remains an essential addition to any vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1986 UK first pressing on Warner Bros. Records, catalogue number WX 52. Issued in the original picture sleeve complete with the printed lyric inner sleeve. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their superb analogue sound quality and have become increasingly collectible, particularly complete examples retaining all original components.

Track Listing
Side One
The Boy In The Bubble
Graceland
I Know What I Know
Gumboots
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
Side Two
You Can Call Me Al
Under African Skies
Homeless
Crazy Love, Vol. II
That Was Your Mother
All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints
Additional Information
Original 1986 UK First Pressing
Warner Bros. Records
Catalogue Number: WX 52
Original Picture Sleeve
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Paul Simon
Features You Can Call Me Al, Graceland, Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes, The Boy In The Bubble and Under African Skies
Winner of the Grammy Award for Album of the Year (1987)
One of the most influential and celebrated albums of the 1980s, with original UK pressings highly regarded by collectors
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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