Simon & Garfunkel - Bookends (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1968)

Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends from 1968 is regarded as one of the duo's strongest albums – an artfully layered concept work that moves from youth to old age on side A. Paul Simon's songs range from folk rock to psychedelic sound experiments. Featuring “Mrs. Robinson”, “America”, “A Hazy Shade Of Winter” and “Old Friends”.

On offer is the 1968 German original pressing on CBS (S 63 101) in stereo.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS - S 63 101
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1968
• Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen, Folk Rock – more in Folk Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Bookends Theme (0:29)
2. Save The Life Of My Child (2:50)
3. America (3:34)
4. Overs (2:14)
5. Voices Of Old People (2:06)
6. Old Friends (2:36)
7. Bookends Theme (1:19)

Side B

1. Fakin' It (3:15)
2. Punky's Dilemma (2:12)
3. Mrs. Robinson (From The Motion Picture "The Graduate") (4:02)
4. A Hazy Shade Of Winter (2:17)
5. At The Zoo (2:23)

Personnel

Paul Simon (Written-By, Producer), Art Garfunkel (Producer), Roy Halee (Engineer, Producer), John Simon (Co-producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the shop details this is the 1968 German original pressing on CBS (S 63 101).

Which classics are on it?
“Mrs. Robinson”, “America”, “A Hazy Shade Of Winter”, “Fakin' It”, “At The Zoo” and “Old Friends / Bookends Theme”.

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 Folk Rock collection.