Billy Joel – The Bridge (CD, 1986, Columbia / Family Productions CK 40402, DADC Pressing)

Why This CD Matters
The Bridge is Billy Joel’s 1986 studio album and marked his final album-length collaboration with longtime producer Phil Ramone. The record includes “A Matter Of Trust,” “This Is The Time,” and “Modern Woman,” along with “Baby Grand,” a duet featuring Ray Charles on vocals and piano. Steve Winwood contributes Hammond B-3 organ to “Getting Closer,” while Cyndi Lauper co-wrote and sings on “Code Of Silence.”

Collector Note
This 1986 U.S. Columbia / Family Productions CD carries catalog number CK 40402 and was pressed by Digital Audio Disc Corp. under DADC identifier DIDP 70190. The album was digitally recorded at Power Station, Chelsea Sound, RCA Studios in New York, and Evergreen Studios in Burbank, with Ted Jensen handling mastering at Sterling Sound. This edition contains the original nine-track album program and predates the later remastered CD reissues.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album
Label: Columbia, Family Productions
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Blues, Pop
Style: Piano Blues, Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Ballad

Matrix / Runout
DIDP 70190 31A4

Tracklist
Running On Ice – 3:15
This Is The Time – 4:59
A Matter Of Trust – 4:09
Modern Woman – 3:48
Baby Grand – 4:02
Big Man On Mulberry Street – 5:26
Temptation – 4:12
Code Of Silence – 5:15
Getting Closer – 5:00

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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