Paul Simon - Negotiations And Love Songs 1971-1986 Vinyl

Artist: Paul Simon

Title: Negotiations And Love Songs 1971–1986

Label: Warner Bros. Records

Catalogue Number: WX 223 / 925 789-1

Country: United Kingdom / Europe

Original Release Year: 1988

Pressing Year: 1988 Original UK & European Pressing

Format: 2 × Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Negotiations And Love Songs 1971–1986 is a superb career-spanning collection bringing together some of Paul Simon's finest solo recordings from fifteen years of extraordinary songwriting.

Released in 1988, the compilation charts Simon's musical journey from the early 1970s through to the worldwide success of Graceland. Featuring classics including Mother And Child Reunion, Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard, 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, Still Crazy After All These Years, Slip Slidin' Away, You Can Call Me Al and Graceland, the collection showcases one of the most distinctive and influential songwriters in popular music.

A beautifully curated double album and an essential overview of Paul Simon's remarkable solo career.

Pressing Notes

Original 1988 UK & European double-vinyl pressing on Warner Bros. Records, catalogue number WX 223 / 925 789-1.

This copy features the 925789-1 A / 925789-1 B / 925789-1 C / 925789-1 D matrix sequence across all four sides, identifying it as an original pressing from the album's initial vinyl production period.

Issued as a 17-track double LP, the vinyl edition notably includes Graceland as the final track. The set was originally presented in a substantial glossy picture sleeve with album credit inner sleeves.

Original vinyl copies have become increasingly desirable, particularly complete examples retaining their original inner sleeves.

Track Listing

Record One – Side One

Mother And Child Reunion
Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
Something So Right
St. Judy's Comet
Loves Me Like A Rock

Record One – Side Two

Kodachrome
Have A Good Time
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Still Crazy After All These Years

Record Two – Side Three

Late In The Evening
Slip Slidin' Away
Hearts And Bones
Train In The Distance

Record Two – Side Four

Rene And Georgette Magritte With Their Dog After The War
Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
You Can Call Me Al
Graceland
Matrix / Runout

Record One – Side One: 925789-1 A

Record One – Side Two: 925789-1 B

Record Two – Side Three: 925789-1 C

Record Two – Side Four: 925789-1 D

Additional Information
Original 1988 UK & European pressing
Warner Bros. Records
Catalogue number WX 223
Secondary catalogue number 925 789-1
Double vinyl LP
17-track vinyl configuration
A / B / C / D matrix sequence
33⅓ RPM
Original album credit inner sleeves
Features Mother And Child Reunion
Includes Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard
Features 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
Includes Still Crazy After All These Years
Features Slip Slidin' Away
Includes You Can Call Me Al
Vinyl edition includes Graceland
Essential Paul Simon career-spanning collection
Collectible original double-vinyl pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Records: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeves: 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 records play 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

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Double LPs are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.