Paul Simon – Graceland (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1986)

Paul Simon – Graceland was released in 1986 and is regarded as one of the great albums of the decade. Simon fuses American songwriting with South African township sounds such as mbaqanga and isicathamiya; the album won the Grammy for Album of the Year. Highlights include "The Boy In The Bubble", "You Can Call Me Al" and "Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes".

On offer is the 1986 EU original pressing on Warner Bros. Records (925 447-1) in the embossed sleeve, with the original inner sleeve (OIS) and a German hype sticker.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Warner Bros. Records – 925 447-1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Embossed Sleeve
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Rock, Pop, Folk, World & Country, Pop Rock – more in Pop / Rock
• Features: Embossed sleeve, OIS – original inner sleeve, German hype sticker

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (German hype sticker)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Boy In The Bubble (3:59)
2. Graceland (4:48)
3. I Know What I Know (3:13)
4. Gumboots (2:42)
5. Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes (5:34)

Side B

1. You Can Call Me Al (4:39)
2. Under African Skies (3:34)
3. Homeless (3:45)
4. Crazy Love, Vol. II (4:17)
5. That Was Your Mother (2:51)
6. All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints (3:15)

Personnel

Roy Halee (Engineer), Greg Calbi (Mastered By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1986 EU original pressing on Warner Bros. Records (925 447-1) in the embossed sleeve.

Why is Graceland so significant?
It brought South African music to a worldwide audience and won the Grammy for Album of the Year – with hits like "You Can Call Me Al".

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Pop / Rock collection.