Graceland (approx. 1990 or earlier)

~ Release by Paul Simon (see all versions of this release, 45 available)

Annotation

Discs were pressed until 1994 (no mould SID), very likely before or about 1990, when the plant was acquired by WEA International (still no Warner mould logo).
Represses have a Warner "Big W" logo in the transparent hub area and a Mould SID (1994+).

Packaged in a standard Warner embossed jewel case with a black tray. 16-page booklet with lyrics.

© 1986 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
℗ 1986 Paul Simon

Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf · Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf

Catalog numbers:

On inlay and booklet: 7599-25447-2
On disc: 925 447-2

Human-readable Barcode: 0 7599-25447-2 (without check digit)
Label Code: LC 0392
Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM
Price Code: France: WE 851

Matrix:

Matrix / Runout: 925 447-2 SRC-02
(glass mastered by Specialty Records Corporation)

Mould SID Code: none (or IFPI 06** on represses)

Tracklist

1▼CD
#	Title	Length
1	The Boy in the Bubble assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin and Peter Thwaites engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon accordion: Forere Motloheloa acoustic guitar, background vocals and lead vocals: Paul Simon bass guitar: Baghiti Khumalo drums (drum set): Vusi Khumalo guitar synthesizer [synthesizer guitar]: Adrian Belew percussion: Makhaya Mahlangu synthesizer: Rob Mounsey performer: Tau Ea Matsekha recorded at: Ovation Studios in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (in 1985-02) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: The Boy in the Bubble lyricist: Paul Simon composer: Forere Motloheloa and Paul Simon publisher: Universal/MCA Music Ltd. and Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	3:59
2	Graceland assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin, Steven Strassman and Peter Thwaites engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon bass guitar: Baghiti Khumalo drums (drum set): Vusi Khumalo guitar: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri pedal steel guitar: Demola Adepoju percussion: Makhaya Mahlangu background vocals: Paul Simon vocals: The Everly Brothers and Paul Simon performer: Tau Ea Matsekha recorded at: Amigo Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, Ovation Studios in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (in 1985-02) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) part of: Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (number: 485) recording of: Graceland lyricist and composer: Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	4:51
3	I Know What I Know assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin and Peter Thwaites engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon synclavier: Paul Simon choir vocals: The Gaza Sisters vocals: Paul Simon chorus master: General M. D. Shirinda recorded at: Ovation Studios in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (in 1985-02) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: I Know What I Know lyricist: Paul Simon composer: General M. D. Shirinda and Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	3:13
4	Gumboots assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin and Peter Thwaites engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon accordion: Johnjon Mkhalali drums (drum set): Petrus Manile guitar [lead guitar & rhythm]: Daniel Xilakazi percussion: Ralph MacDonald saxophone: Mike Makhalemele, Barney Rachabane and Teaspoon Ndlela synclavier: Paul Simon tambourine: Lulu Masilela background vocals: Michelle Cobbs, Diane Garisto and Paul Simon vocals: Paul Simon performer: The Boyoyo Boys recorded at: Ovation Studios in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (in 1985-02) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: Gumboots lyricist: Paul Simon composer: Johnjon Mkhalali, Lulu Masilela and Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	2:45
5	Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon alto saxophone: Alex Foster bass guitar: Baghiti Khumalo drums (drum set): Isaac Mtshali guitar: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri and Paul Simon percussion: Assane Thiam, Babacar Faye and Youssou N’Dour tenor saxophone: Leonard Pickett trumpet: Earl Gardner choir vocals: Ladysmith Black Mambazo vocals: Paul Simon recorded at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-05) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes lyricist and composer: Paul Simon additional writer: Joseph Shabalala publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	5:48
6	You Can Call Me Al assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon baritone saxophone and bass saxophone: Ronald E. Cuber bass guitar: Baghiti Khumalo drums (drum set): Isaac Mtshali electric bass guitar [six-string electric bass] and background vocals: Paul Simon guitar: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri guitar synthesizer: Adrian Belew percussion: Ralph MacDonald solo tin whistle [pennywhistle]: Morris Goldberg synthesizer: Rob Mounsey trombone: Kim Allan Cissel and David W. Bargeron trumpet: Alan Rubin, John Faddis, Lewis Michael Soloff and Ronald E. Brecker vocals: Paul Simon horn arranger: Rob Mounsey additional arranger: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri recorded at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1985-05 until 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: You Can Call Me Al lyricist and composer: Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	4:40
7	Under African Skies assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin and Steven Strassman engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon bass guitar: Bakithi Kumalo drums (drum set): Isaac Mtshali guitar: Adrian Belew, Chikapa “Ray” Phiri and Paul Simon percussion: Ralph MacDonald vocals: Linda Ronstadt and Paul Simon additional arranger: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri recorded at: Amigo Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (from 1985-05 until 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: Under African Skies lyricist and composer: Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	3:37
8	Homeless assistant engineer: Andrew Fraser engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon choir vocals: Ladysmith Black Mambazo lead vocals [lead singer]: Joseph Shabalala vocals: Paul Simon recorded at: Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London, England, United Kingdom (in 1985-10) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: Homeless lyricist and composer: Joseph Shabalala and Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	3:48
9	Crazy Love, Vol. II assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin and Peter Thwaites engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon bass guitar: Lloyd Lelose drums (drum set): Isaac Mtshali guitar: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri guitar synthesizer: Adrian Belew soprano saxophone: Morris Goldberg background vocals: Paul Simon vocals: Paul Simon performer: Stimela additional arranger: Chikapa “Ray” Phiri recorded at: Ovation Studios in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (in 1985-02) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: Crazy Love, Volume II lyricist and composer: Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	4:19
10	That Was Your Mother assistant engineer: Mark Miller engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon accordion: Alton Rubin, Sr. (Dopsie) bass guitar: Alonzo Johnson drums (drum set): Alton Rubin, Jr. guitar: Sherman Robertson saxophone: Johnny Hoyt washboard: David Rubin vocals: Paul Simon performer: Good Rockin’ Dopsie and The Twisters recorded at: Master-Trak Enterprises in Crowley, Louisiana, United States mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: That Was Your Mother lyricist and composer: Paul Simon publisher: Paul Simon Music (in 1986)	2:53
11	All Around the World or The Myth of Fingerprints assistant engineer: Mark Cobrin and Steven Strassman engineer: Roy Halee producer: Paul Simon accordion and guitar: David Hidalgo acoustic guitar: Paul Simon additional drums (drum set): Steve Gadd bass guitar: Conrad Lozano drums (drum set): Louie Pérez guitar: Cesar Rosas percussion: Ralph MacDonald saxophone: Steve Berlin vocals: David Hidalgo, Cesar Rosas and Paul Simon performer: Los Lobos recorded at: Amigo Studios in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1985-06) and The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986-04) mixed at: The Hit Factory in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States (in 1986) recording of: All Around the World or The Myth of Fingerprints lyricist and composer: Paul Simon	3:15

Credits

Release

additional art direction:	Jeri McManus
art direction:	Jeffrey Kent Ayeroff
photography:	Gary Heery Mark Sexton
mastering:	Greg Calbi
design:	Kim Champagne

mastered at:	Sterling Sound in Chelsea, New York, New York, United States
pressed at:	Record Service Alsdorf in Alsdorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
glass mastered at:	Specialty Records Corporation in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, United States

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/release/10729807 [info] https://www.discogs.com/release/15344859 [info]

Release group

associated singles/EPs:	You Can Call Me Al
included in:	The Complete Albums Collection The Studio Recordings 1972–2000

part of:	Rolling Stone: 100 Best Albums of the Eighties (number: 5) (order: 5) CFNY: Top 10 Albums of 1986 (number: 6) (order: 6) My Life in Music: Conor Oberst (number: H) (order: 8) Absolute Radio’s The 100 Collection (number: 22) (order: 22) Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 46) (order: 46) Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 46) (order: 46) Billboard Decade End Chart: Billboard 200 (number: 51) (order: 52) The Guardian 100 Best Albums Ever (number: 69) (order: 69) Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 71) (order: 71) Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 81) (order: 81) Grammy Award: Album of the Year nominees (number: 1987 winner) (order: 124) Discothèque Idéale Qobuz / Qobuz Ideal Discography (order: 143) 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (number: 576) (order: 577)

part of:

Rolling Stone: 100 Best Albums of the Eighties (number: 5) (order: 5)
CFNY: Top 10 Albums of 1986 (number: 6) (order: 6)
My Life in Music: Conor Oberst (number: H) (order: 8)
Absolute Radio’s The 100 Collection (number: 22) (order: 22)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 46) (order: 46)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 46) (order: 46)
Billboard Decade End Chart: Billboard 200 (number: 51) (order: 52)
The Guardian 100 Best Albums Ever (number: 69) (order: 69)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 71) (order: 71)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 81) (order: 81)
Grammy Award: Album of the Year nominees (number: 1987 winner) (order: 124)
Discothèque Idéale Qobuz / Qobuz Ideal Discography (order: 143)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (number: 576) (order: 577)

Discogs:	https://www.discogs.com/master/55658 [info]
reviews:	https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/983q [info]
other databases:	https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/paul_simon/graceland/ [info]
Allmusic:	https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000195707 [info]
Wikidata:	Q1027822 [info]

Graceland (approx. 1990 or earlier)

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