52nd Street – Billy Joel – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1978, Billy Joel’s ’52nd Street’ is an album that captures both the restless energy and smoky intimacy of late-‘70s New York. Named after the city’s legendary jazz corridor, the record marks Joel’s adventurous foray beyond pop, weaving jazz-inflected arrangements and sophisticated storytelling into his signature melodic style. Hits like ‘My Life’ and ‘Big Shot’ pulse with urban bravado, while ‘Zanzibar’ and the title track reveal Joel’s deep affection for jazz’s improvisational spirit. ’52nd Street’ isn’t just a collection of songs—it’s a snapshot of a city and an artist in flux, balancing personal reflection with big-city ambition. The album’s production—crisp, daring, and rich with nuance—earned it the first-ever Grammy for Album of the Year awarded to a compact disc release, cementing its place in music history. For vinyl collectors, this is not only a touchstone of Billy Joel’s career but also a testament to pop’s power to absorb and transform diverse influences. Owning ’52nd Street’ means holding a piece of New York’s golden era—a record that still feels alive, urgent, and remarkably human.

Track List:
A1 – Big Shot – 4:00
A2 – Honesty – 3:47
A3 – My Life – 4:42
A4 – Zanzibar – 5:09
B1 – Stiletto – 4:39
B2 – Rosalinda’s Eyes – 4:39
B3 – Half A Mile Away – 4:07
B4 – Until The Night – 6:36
B5 – 52nd Street – 2:25