Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends (LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing, 1968, Columbia KCS 9529)

Why This Record Matters
Bookends is one of Simon & Garfunkel's most acclaimed albums, featuring classics including "America," "Mrs. Robinson," and "A Hazy Shade of Winter." Original 360 Sound label pressings remain popular with collectors of late-1960s folk rock.

Collector Note
Original 1968 U.S. Pitman pressing with the first-issue Columbia "360 Sound" stereo labels. This copy features the early Pitman matrices and is an authentic first-issue pressing.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG (player copy)
Sleeve: VG (player copy)

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Columbia – KCS 9529
Country: US
Released: April 3, 1968
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Vocal, Psychedelic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: o XSM118887-1AB
Side B: o XSM118888-1G P

Tracklist

Side A
A1 Bookends Theme (Instrumental)
A2 Save The Life Of My Child
A3 America
A4 Overs
A5 Voices Of Old People
A6 Old Friends
A7 Bookends Theme

Side B
B1 Fakin' It
B2 Punky's Dilemma
B3 Mrs. Robinson
B4 A Hazy Shade Of Winter
B5 At The Zoo

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using our Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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