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52nd Street: 40th Anniversary

Limited Edition, Deluxe Edition

Import, Remastered, SACD, Hybrid SACD

Billy Joel Format: Audio CD
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Track Listings

1 Big Shot 4:01
2 Honesty 3:50
3 My Life 4:43
4 Zanzibar 5:10
5 Stiletto 4:39
6 Rosalinda's Eyes 4:40
7 Half a Mile Away 4:06
8 Until the Night 6:35
9 52nd Street 2:27

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40th anniversary edition of "52nd Street" from Billy Joel features SACD Hybrid format with 5.1ch surround on SACD layer. 2ch voice track features 2011 digital remastering by Ted Jensen. Packed in a 7-inch cardboard sleeve packaging. Comes with a pamphlet replicating the one made for 1979 Japan tour, five bonus cover artworks replicating ones made for singles, and a memorabilia.

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.2 x 7.2 x 0.63 inches; 3.53 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sony Japan
  • Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2018
  • Run time ‏ : ‎ 41 minutes
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 14, 2018
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Sony Japan
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H62ZCR8
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1
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SIGP 1: Demo-worthy Jpnse-RM 5.1 SACD
This is the Japanese-mastered, multi-stereo version — SIGP 1When playing this version right after (the Columbia Records, NY, U.S. manufactured) “The Stranger,” I still don’t understand the fuss, however, I did seek out the Jpn-RM 5.1 SACD of “52nd Street” (just in case there were ACTUAL, SACD, sonic issues with the Columbia Records, NY, U.S. manufactured version of 52nd Street), so I just can’t comment further.This SIGP 1 “52nd Street,” 5.1 SACD, however, knocks my socks off, EVERYTIME I spin it up!Billy Joel should have continued to have his back catalogue RE, RM & remixed in 5.1 SACD.Another demo 5.1 SACD from Frank Filipetti.
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Nick Pusloskie
5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Joel - 52nd Street
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2024
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We sometimes forget how good a lyricist, arranger and musician Billy Joel is. I am backfilling my collection of his releases and revisiting 52nd Street reminds me of the above mentioned qualities. It also takes me back to the days when this was first released. And what days!

Big Shot; Honesty; Zanzibar; Rosalinda's Eyes; Until The Night? Wow! And don't forget My Life; Stiletto; Half A Mile Away and the title track, 52nd Street. just super music that I think holds up well over time.
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John Dunkerley
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sounding disc
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2024
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The material is well known. Billy is great. The sound itself is better than the original cd issues. It sounds like they went back to the tapes. It's an engaging listen. It has a feel of the Columbia studio where he and his great band recorded it. I recommend this and the other rock Mastersound cds like Chicago and Bob Dylan. They sound very organic. Not at all brickwalled but louder than original 80s Columbia Sony cds.
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N. Gray
5.0 out of 5 stars All that glitters isn't gold.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2010
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I first came across this album on vinyl when I was a kid; still many years after its first press date and well after Billy Joel had released greatest hits 1 & 2 as a double album. I came across it at a garage sale, and thought it would be a good addition to my slowly growing collection of memorabilia.

It was some time before I found what was (and still is) known as a 'record player.' I put this on thinking that because I had the 'greatest hits' and one or two other releases from Joel, I had no surprises coming.

...I was wrong. As is the case with most of Joel's albums outside the greatest hits compilations, there is so much on this record (CD, Tape, whatever format you buy or have) that slips under the radar. Once a person gets past the first three songs that are well known (big shot, honesty, and my life), Joel uncovers something of a rawness and less polished genre that is almost a completely different Joel both musically and in word. Zanzibar speaks of a struggling musician that when considered perhaps lacks the ability to go too much further than he already has gone, but with it comes an acceptance and a certain comfort. This sets the tone for the rest of the album, with Joel singing about this egde on which he lives socially, financially, and vocationally.

How songs such as 'Stilleto' and 'Until the night' vanished from Joel's later catalogue is beyond me. I believe they are better songs than classics like 'uptown girl' and 'the longest time', which I find myself invariably skipping whenever they arrive on a playlist. 'Rosalinda's eyes' and 'half a mile away' sing about an escapism that has more power and sway over the listener than much of Joel's more charted hits.

When considered, this album receives very little kudos as a valid contribution to Joel's career. It is almost an alternative release, especially if the three openers are removed, which is not a stretch to suggest as they appear to come from a completely different place and perhaps from a fiscal point of view needed to be on the album to satisfy those who wish to make money. For my money however, it is albums like this 52nd Street that make Joel such a treasure to listen to. I put this album on, as well as releases such as 'the nylon curtain', 'innocent man', 'songs in the attic', 'the bridge' and 'storm front' well before I would put on any hits compilation. It's the songs that don't appear on these compilations that are the heart of Joel in my opinion, and that's what I seek in an artist - not how they made their money, but how they struggled as an artist before making their money.

I said in my title, all that glitters isn't gold. That is reference to the more popular songs on this particular album. Hits? Sure. Great songs? Definitely. Do they shine brighter than the rest of the album? No way.
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Cricket
5.0 out of 5 stars Good quality
Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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This thing is definitely worth It! I love Billy Joel and listening to my Walkman so I decided to get this!
Very cool and came well packaged
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Britt
4.0 out of 5 stars Cracked
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
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This is a great album and the cd works great! I listened through it and no skip’s whatsoever. I docked a star because I bought it new and the case came cracked! I didn’t dock too many stars for that because I bought it for the CD, not the case. Just a little disappointing seeing as I paid full price.
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ADRIENNE MILLER
5.0 out of 5 stars "I give my time to total strangers..."
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2016
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"52nd Street" has a wonderful blend of pop and jazz - which should be saying something because I am not a big fan of jazz. Billy Joel is one of the best recording artists of all-time. He can write any genre of music. He can make jazz sound accessible which is not an easy thing to do. Not every song has a jazzy feel like "My Life", "Half A Mile Away", and "Big Shot". I would call these songs pop/rock songs. "Until the Night" reminds me of a Righteous Brothers song. One of the most gorgeous and underrated ballads he's ever written. The song gives me chills. My only gripe with this album is the title track. Sounds more like an interlude than a song. It's a good track for what it is, but way too short. "Rosalinda's Eyes" is supposedly about Billy's mother. It's a beautiful and heartfelt track. The chorus is full of emotion. "Stiletto" is my personal favorite. Starts off jazzy (awesome saxophone) and turns into a rock/pop powerhouse. There's also an impressive piano riff throughout the song which is highly addicting. Pure sexiness. The most jazzy track is "Zanzibar". It's got a cool melody but the only thing I don't like is the trumpet solo - which is ironic since Billy is holding a trumpet on the album cover. Of course the BEST song on "52nd Street" is "Honesty". It always brings a tear to my eye. His vocal delivery is stellar on this track. I love Billy Joel. He is the best thing to ever happen to pop music. Buy this album today. Enjoy!
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Charlene Tate
5.0 out of 5 stars great CD
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2023
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Billy Joel is awesome, great addition to your collection
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Mathew L.
5.0 out of 5 stars SIGP 1: Demo-worthy Jpnse-RM 5.1 SACD
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
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This is the Japanese-mastered, multi-stereo version — SIGP 1

When playing this version right after (the Columbia Records, NY, U.S. manufactured) “The Stranger,” I still don’t understand the fuss, however, I did seek out the Jpn-RM 5.1 SACD of “52nd Street” (just in case there were ACTUAL, SACD, sonic issues with the Columbia Records, NY, U.S. manufactured version of 52nd Street), so I just can’t comment further.

This SIGP 1 “52nd Street,” 5.1 SACD, however, knocks my socks off, EVERYTIME I spin it up!

Billy Joel should have continued to have his back catalogue RE, RM & remixed in 5.1 SACD.

Another demo 5.1 SACD from Frank Filipetti.
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Mathew L.
5.0 out of 5 stars SIGP 1: Demo-worthy Jpnse-RM 5.1 SACD
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
This is the Japanese-mastered, multi-stereo version — SIGP 1

When playing this version right after (the Columbia Records, NY, U.S. manufactured) “The Stranger,” I still don’t understand the fuss, however, I did seek out the Jpn-RM 5.1 SACD of “52nd Street” (just in case there were ACTUAL, SACD, sonic issues with the Columbia Records, NY, U.S. manufactured version of 52nd Street), so I just can’t comment further.

This SIGP 1 “52nd Street,” 5.1 SACD, however, knocks my socks off, EVERYTIME I spin it up!

Billy Joel should have continued to have his back catalogue RE, RM & remixed in 5.1 SACD.

Another demo 5.1 SACD from Frank Filipetti.
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Mr Stephen Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Follow-Up Album to The Stranger!
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2024
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Who would have thought he could make an Album equal to his Masterpiece "The Stranger". There are so many amazing songs on here! "Honesty" "Until The Night" and "My Life" to name but a few!
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Fernando Paniagua
5.0 out of 5 stars Un clásico
Reviewed in Mexico on March 23, 2024
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El primer CD de la historia
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5.0 out of 5 stars Available again
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024
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Clean sounding and well packaged as most of his albums are only available on overpriced box set
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Gianluca
5.0 out of 5 stars il secondo gioiellino di Billy Joel
Reviewed in Italy on March 6, 2021
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Quando ho preso questo album ero un adolescente infarcito di rock duro e metal. Ovviamente non lo tenevo in mezzo ai miei dischi, c'era una reputazione da salvare a quell'età. E se capitavano gli amici a casa ad ascoltare qualche disco insieme (è all'epoca capitava eccome) e lo vedevano, la risposta era bella che pronta.. questo? a beh ma questo e dei miei genitori...
Li ascoltavi di nascosto quest dischi ma li ascoltavi, perbacco se gli ascoltavi. Era (è) pop music questo non ci piove, ma che classe, che stile inconfondibile aveva Joel. Perchè queste 10 canzoni scorrono via che è un piacere, magari in maniera innocua, ma ti restano comunque attaccate alla pelle, ai sensi, entrano nel cuore. Perchè sono 10 canzoni semplici, immediate, che trasmettono serenità (una delle cose di cui in questo periodo abbiamo più bisogno) e allegria. Lo facevano allora che ero un ragazzo e lo fanno adesso che sono padre di una ragazza. Di musica ne ho ascoltata tanta (troppa) di tanti generi diversi ma resto dell'idea che quando il pop è fatto con tale maestria e classe abbia grandissima dignità artistica.
E se da ragazzino ascoltavo i Metallica e gli Slayer alla stessa frequenza con cui respiravo, un pezzo come "Honesty", ballatona strappalacrime tra i brani più celebri del disco, mi arrivava dentro. E oggi tra un Jordi Savall, un John Zorn e tutta la scena avant jazz, il punk e l'hardcore e la musica tradizionale americana che infarciscono le mie giornate, beh "Honesty" arriva ancora alla stessa maniera. Come arriva "Zanzibar", "Stiletto" o "Until the night".
E vi dico una cosa.. non me ne vergogno affatto.
Visto che ho il disco in vinile perchè ho preso il cd? Chiedetelo a mia figlia.
(PS: che una adolescente d'oggi alle prese con il suo primo giradischi abbia voglia di fare suo un disco di Billy Joel, beh credo che voglia dire che il newyorkese ha fatto davvero un gran bel lavoro, di quelli che restano e che, come si usava dire, si tramandano ai posteri. tanto di cappello)
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lawrencelover
5.0 out of 5 stars Das Album von Billy Joel
Reviewed in Germany on December 6, 2018
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Erinnert Ihr Euch als Ihr 18 wart und das Leben voller Unsicherheit Wünsche Freude aufs Unbekannte und mit Liebe zur Musik geimpft war? Da kam dieses Album und Ihr dachtet genau - das ist das Album, was dies alles enthält. Billy in Topform mit toller Band und tollem Songwriting voller Energie und down to Earth. Super Album zurecht „Das“ Album von ihm. Führt mich immer wieder zurück in die Zeit als alles gut und möglich erschien!
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