{"product_id":"simon-and-garfunkel-bookends-lp-101526-den00001235","title":"Simon \u0026 Garfunkel - Bookends - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia, Columbia Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e PC 9529\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e name written on cover, barely visible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimon and Garfunkel’s Bookends stands as a thoughtful blend of folk rock and introspective pop, threading acoustic intimacy with moments of broader sonic exploration, including Moog textures courtesy of John Simon. The album’s narrative arcs from contemplative vignettes like \"Voices Of Old People\" to the enduringly clever \"Mrs. Robinson,\" all shaped under the production hand of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, with Roy Halee’s engineering tying the sound together. The involvement of photographers Richard Avedon, Bob Cato, and Don Hunstein adds a visual layer that complements the music’s reflective mood—proof that good art often comes with stellar company. This Santa Maria reissue offers a chance to revisit Bookends in vinyl format, ideal for focused listening sessions where the album’s subtle shifts can be fully appreciated. The record 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, indicating it’s well-suited for regular play with some light surface marks or minor scuffs that won’t overshadow the music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimon and Garfunkel - Bookends\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBookends Theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSave The Life Of My Child\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoices Of Old People\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOld Friends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFakin' It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunky's Dilemma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMrs. Robinson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Hazy Shade Of Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAt The Zoo\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\/bDkpToI5XQQ\" 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\/3bzgbgiytguTDnwzflAZr2\" 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+ \/ REISSUE · Santa Maria","offer_id":67677659824444,"sku":"DEN00001235","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MzUtMTY4OS5qcGVn.jpg?v=1792104765","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/simon-and-garfunkel-bookends-lp-101526-den00001235","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}