{"product_id":"paul-simon-paul-simon-lp-7182026","title":"Paul Simon - Paul Simon - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Simon’s 1972 self-titled album marks a pivotal moment as he steps confidently into a solo career, weaving folk, rock, and world music threads into a rich tapestry. Tracks like \"Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard\" deliver an irresistible melody paired with lyrics that keep listeners guessing, while \"Mother and Child Reunion\" draws inspiration from an unexpected culinary source, revealing Simon’s knack for blending global influences. This album captures his songwriting craft with a fresh voice distinct from his work with Garfunkel. This Japanese pressing from 1972 comes with the coveted obi strip, a detail that adds a touch of vintage authenticity and makes it an appealing piece for collectors who appreciate presentation as much as sound. The vinyl itself is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e, meaning it’s well suited for regular play with only minor surface marks or light paper scuffs that don’t interfere significantly with listening. For anyone intrigued by Simon’s early solo explorations, this pressing offers a satisfying chance to hear the music as it circulated in Japan, where attention to packaging often matches the care in the music itself. After all, it’s not every day you find a record where the obi can compete with the album’s catchy rhythms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Simon - Paul Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother And Child Reunion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuncan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverything Put Together Falls Apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRun That Body Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmistice Day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMe And Julio Down By The Schoolyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeace Like A River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapa Hobo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobo's Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParanoia Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCongratulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLHyO2T46aytAfiTMq5RqEoGPzgMyzOMf5\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7npBPiCHjPj8PVIGPuHXep\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1972 JAPAN IMPORT WITH OBI","offer_id":53612949897532,"sku":"12995656584726","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/paul-simon-paul-simon-lp-7182026","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}