{"product_id":"paul-simon-graceland-25th-anniversary-edition","title":"Paul Simon – Graceland: 25th Anniversary Edition","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaul Simon – Graceland (1986)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of Album of the Year at the Grammys and Ranked #71 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraceland represents a landmark fusion of American pop and South African mbaqanga music, documented during a controversial and triumphant creative peak for Paul Simon. Recorded in Johannesburg during the apartheid era, the album introduced the world to the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo and the intricate, rhythmic bass work of Bakithi Kumalo. It sounds vibrant and joyous, balancing catchy melodies with socially conscious storytelling and global polyrhythms. Featuring the era-defining hits 'You Can Call Me Al' and 'Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes,' the record changed the definition of world music fusion. On vinyl, the rich analog depth and sophisticated production are fully revealed; the format provides an expansive soundstage that lets the intricate percussion and vocal layers resonate with natural warmth. This anniversary pressing ensure the high-fidelity trip of the original 1986 sessions is delivered with unmatched clarity. It remains a mandatory foundational record for any serious collection, providing a soulful and deeply moving connection to the music that digital formats compress. An essential analog journey into a global sonic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlbum Highlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinner of the Grammy Award for Album of the Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroundbreaking fusion of pop and South African music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential 80s masterpiece; ranked #71 by Rolling Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Boy in the Bubble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraceland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Know What I Know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGumboots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Can Call Me Al\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder African Skies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHomeless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrazy Love Vol. II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThat Was Your Mother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Around the World or the Myth of Fingerprints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips fast from Noosa Heads. Proudly curated by Noosa Records—the Sunshine Coast's premier destination for expert-grade vinyl.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"rocket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464859173084,"sku":"886919147216.0","price":79.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/3695\/7404\/files\/293c82906547647e46eb3e567526843c_700x700_738e5f2a-7d3d-4dff-828e-112d47ead30f.webp?v=1769231664","url":"https:\/\/www.noosarecords.com\/products\/paul-simon-graceland-25th-anniversary-edition","provider":"Noosa records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}