Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends – LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Columbia, Columbia Records
• Catalog number: PC 9529
• Country: US

Copy notes: name written on cover, barely visible

Simon 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 VG+, indicating it’s well-suited for regular play with some light surface marks or minor scuffs that won’t overshadow the music.