Name: 52nd Street
Brand: Billy Joel

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LMF384

Colour

Black

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Discogs ID

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Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Sourced from the original master tapes and pressed on 45RPM 180g LP at RTI.&nbsp;1/4" / 15 IPS / Dolby A analogue master to DSD 64 to analogue console to lathe.

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-04-05

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

F Minor

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

821797238410

Total Cap

Black LPx2

Artist

Billy Joel

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Mobile Fidelity

Billy Joel, born on May 9, 1949 in the Bronx, is a renowned musician and songwriter. From a young age, he displayed exceptional talent for playing the piano and began his musical journey at just 4 years old. Inspired by the Beatles, Joel formed several bands before embarking on his solo career in 1971 with the release of "Cold Spring Harbour". However, it was his hit song "Piano Man" in 1973 that catapulted him to fame. Throughout his illustrious career, Billy Joel has been recognized for his incredible songwriting skills and contributions to music history.
In addition to his musical achievements, Billy Joel's impact on the industry has been acknowledged through various accolades. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992 as a testament to his exceptional talent and creativity. Furthermore, he received further recognition when he was honored with induction into the prestigious Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as a performer in 1999.

Established in 1977, Mobile Fidelity (MFSL) is a renowned label specializing in remastering major-label music for the discerning "audiophile" market. With CD releases starting in 1984, MFSL has become synonymous with high-quality sound reproduction.

Known for their meticulous attention to detail, MFSL releases often feature unchanged copyright dates from the original release. However, most of their releases are issued a year or so later. The first Gold Ultradisc™ CD was introduced in February 1987, followed by the Gold Ultradisc II™ (Made in USA) CD in September 1992.

MFSL takes pride in their branded labels and ensures that all their releases are remastered by their own Sound Labs. Their catalog of releases can be found on the "Sites" section. Notably, limited editions were prevalent during the label's early years and featured an information sticker on the shrink wrap. Additionally, numbered retail copies often had corresponding unnumbered promotional versions.

Newest Listed Items

&nbsp;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.  A key piece of Mobile Fidelity's Billy Joel catalogue 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.

52nd Street

Music GB

Discover 52nd Street by Billy Joel. Mobile Fidelity presents this Grammy-winning album on 45RPM 180g LP, sourced from the original master tapes.