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1. BIG SHOT
2. HONESTY
3. MY LIFE
4. ZANZIBAR
5. STILETTO
1. ROSALINDA S EYES
2. HALF A MILE AWAY
3. UNTIL THE NIGHT
4. 52ND STREET |
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| | Description: | Some artists embrace their success by repeating the steps that originally granted them fame. Billy Joel did the opposite, refusing to be contained by prescribed approaches or constrained by a given label. The follow-up to the breakthrough The Stranger, 52nd Street further expands on its predecessor's bold production techniques and inventive arrangements, incorporating more sophisticated textures as well as reflecting a jazz edge gleaned from New York City's thriving club scene. - Grammy-Winning Album Features Sophisticated Arrangements and Jazzy Backdrops: Billy Joel's 52nd Street Includes Hits 'Big Shot' and 'My Life'Sourced from the Original Analog Master Tapes and Pressed at RTI for Superb Sound: Mobile Fidelity's 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP Set Delivers Broad Soundtages and Expansive DynamicsSome artists embrace their success by repeating the steps that originally granted them fame. Billy Joel did the opposite, refusing to be contained by prescribed approaches or constrained by a given label. The follow-up to the breakthrough The Stranger, 52nd Street further expands on it's predecessor's bold production techniques and inventive arrangements, incorporating more sophisticated textures as well as reflecting a jazz edge gleaned from New York City's thriving club scene.A key piece of Mobile Fidelity's Billy Joel catalog restoration series, 52nd Street is here sourced from the original master tapes and pressed on 45RPM 180g LP at RTI. The wider and deeper grooves - as well as the meticulous mastering - yield resplendent dynamics, broad soundstages, three-dimensional perspectives, and tonal balances absent from prior editions. This is how you want to experience the 1978 LP that captured the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.Teaming again with producer Phil Ramone, Joel capitalizes on his momentum, churning out another direct-sounding affair replete with captivating melodic devices, showmanship accents, and penetrating lyrics. The singer's concision and focus is evident via the tune's lengths, with only 'Until the Night' breaking the six-minute mark. Hit singles 'Big Shot' and 'My Life' rattle forth with an urgency and intensity that Joel had not previously demonstrated, the combination of passionate deliveries, snide overtones, and insistent grooves setting the table for what follows.Broadening his palette, and drawing from New York's thriving jazz club scene and the city's late-70s grit, Joel splashes Latin and jazz colors on several pieces, employing veterans such as Dave Grusin and Freddie Hubbard to contribute along with a cast that includes a team of background vocalists and horn players. Everything is tastefully appointed, and yet the vocalist's trademark Broadway gaze and knack for the grand gesture coincide with the straight-ahead swagger.52nd Street is one of the main reasons why Joel has always been championed for consistency. Everything here, from the production to the stand-up songs, helped redefine mainstream pop-rock. Decades later, it's finally available in fidelity that nears that of the Columbia Records' master tapes produced right on 52nd Street.1/4' / 15 IPS / Dolby A analog master to DSD 64 to analog console to latheTrack Listing:A1 Big Shot 4:01A2 Honesty 3:50A3 My Life 4:43B1 Zanzibar 5:10B2 Stiletto 4:39C1 Rosalinda's Eyes 4:40C2 Half A Mile Away 4:06D1 Until The Night 6:35D2 52nd Street 2:27Special Limited Edition
© 1978, 2013 Columbia Records
© 1978 CBS Inc.
? 1978 Columbia Records
Made in the U.S.A.
All songs © 1978 Impulsive Music and April Music Inc. (ASCAP)
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1/4? / 15 IPS Dolby A Analog Master to DSD 64 to Analog Console to Lathe
Mastered by Kreig Wunderlich, assisted by Rob LoVerde at Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Sebastopol, CA on GAIN 2?
Production and Mastering by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab
Specially plated and pressed on 180 grams of high definition vinyl
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Runout strings are etched."52nd Street" is a classic LP by Billy Joel, released in 1978 and now available in an audiophile edition from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. This album showcases Joel's signature blend of pop, jazz, and rock influences, featuring hits like "My Life," "Big Shot," and "Honesty." The record captures the vibrant energy of New York City?s music scene during the late '70s. Billy Joel is one of America's most celebrated singer-songwriters, known for his storytelling lyrics and piano-driven melodies. With multiple Grammy Awards and over 150 million records sold worldwide, he has cemented his place as a legend in popular music history. Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab is renowned for its meticulous approach to remastering classic albums on high-quality vinyl formats, ensuring listeners experience every nuance as intended by the artist. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
MOFI2384.1 |
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