Billy Joel - 52nd Street - Japanese Vintage Vinyl
52nd Street is the 1978 album that gave Billy Joel his first number one on the Billboard 200 and won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Produced by Phil Ramone, it adds jazz colour and big-city sophistication to Joel's piano-led songwriting.
"Big Shot" kicks off with swagger, "Honesty" is one of his most affecting ballads, and "My Life" became a defining hit. The jazzier moments shine too: "Zanzibar" features a trumpet solo from Freddie Hubbard, while "Rosalinda's Eyes" and "Until The Night" show his range from Latin warmth to Righteous Brothers-style drama.
This is the Japanese edition on CBS/Sony, catalogue 25AP 1152. The album has a special place in Japanese audio history: in 1982 CBS/Sony chose it as one of the first albums ever issued on compact disc. On vinyl, Japanese pressings of this era are prized for their quiet surfaces and careful quality control.
An essential piece of any classic piano rock collection.
- Media Condition: VG+
- Jacket Condition: VG+
- OBI Strip Condition: VG+
- Additional Notes: Includes liner notes
- Year: 1978
Side A
1. Big Shot
2. Honesty
3. My Life
4. Zanzibar
Side B
1. Stiletto
2. Rosalinda's Eyes
3. Half A Mile Away
4. Until The Night
5. 52nd Street
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Billy Joel - 52nd Street - Japanese Vintage Vinyl
