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Item specifics - Music: CDs

Artist:	Billy Joel	Release Date:	Oct 13, 1998
Format:	CD	Record Label:	Columbia (USA)
UPC:	074646939222	Genre:	Rock
Duration:	Performer	Sub-Genre:	Mainstream Rock
Condition:	Very Good	Special Attributes:	--

Detailed item info

Track listing
1. Running on Ice 2. This Is the Time 3. Matter of Trust, A 4. Modern Woman 5. Baby Grand - (with Ray Charles) 6. Big Man on Mulberry Street 7. Temptation 8. Code of Silence 9. Getting Closer
Details
Playing time:	40 min.
Contributing artists:	Cyndi Lauper, Ray Charles, Rob Mounsey, Ron Carter, Ronnie Cuber, Steve Winwood
Producer:	Phil Ramone
Distributor:	Sony Music Distribution (
Recording type:	Studio
Recording mode:	Stereo
SPAR Code:	DDD

Album notes
Also available in a 3-pack with STORM FRONT and THE NYLON CURTAIN. This edition of THE BRIDGE is an Enhanced CD containing both a full audio program as well as video clips for the songs "A Matter Of Trust" and "Baby Grand." Personnel: Billy Joel (vocals, harmonica, keyboards); Russell Javors, John McCurry, Dean Parks, David Brown (guitar); Donnie Brooks, Dave Brooks (harmonica); Mark Rivera (alto & tenor saxophones); Eddie Daniels (alto saxophone); Michael Brecker (tenor saxophone); Ronnie Cuber (baritone saxophone); Marvin Stamm, Alan Rubin (trumpet); Dave Bargeron (trombone); Steve Winwood (organ, keyboards); Neil Jason, Doug Stegmeyer, Neil Stubenhaus, Ron Carter (bass); Liberty DeVito (drums, percussion); Vince Calaiuta (drums); Jimmy Bralower (percussion); Ray Charles, Cyndi Lauper, Pete Hewlitt (background vocals). Digitally remastered by Ted Jensen (Sterling Sound, New York, New York). This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Billy Joel is a man of varied career stages--the piano man, the angry young man, the finger-poppin' Tin Pan Alley songwriter, the serious composer. But one thing has remained true throughout his nearly-thirty year career: he can always pen a perfect pop song. And with THE BRIDGE acting as a "bridge" between Joel's Tin Pan Alley style and his more contemporary sound, one of this 1986 album's main charms is the pop craft that brought us such gems as "A Matter Of Trust," "This Is The Time," "Modern Woman" and "Baby Grand," a delectable duet with Ray Charles. Unmistakably mature and containing some of his best songs to date, THE BRIDGE brings together a batch of songs that truly mark Joel's growth as a songwriter and forges a solid footing for the several releases that followed.

This is an original 80's CD edition, not the newer one in ebay's database.

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ABOUT THIS CD

Like many early CDs, this one was pressed in Japan for the American market. Back in those days, there weren't yet any CD pressing plants here in the USA, so early CDs were pressed either in Japan or West Germany. In many cases, the CDs I sell will be first editions, or the very first time that title ever appeared on CD. Because so few people had CD players way back when, very few of these early CDs were pressed, making them rare and collectable today. In addition to being coveted by collectors, many audiophiles prefer these early CDs, as they have no over-compression (excessive LOUDNESS) or crazy EQ applied like so many modern versions or so-called "remasters".

Also, the quality of the discs themselves is much higher than modern versions, which you can easily see and feel when you hold one of these great old CDs. They are thicker and more sturdy, and have a mirror finish to them. It is believed that the extra care and quality control used at early CD pressing plants also contributes to the increased sound quality of many of these older CDs. Heck, even the old jewel cases are thicker and heavier!

CD DETAILS

Label: Columbia

Catalogue Numbers:
CK40402 (on case spine and rear cover)
07464404022 (barcode on rear cover)

Case Type: Standard.

Other Important Info: N/A.

CD CONDITION

CD is MINT-, inserts NM-.

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If not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return your CD to me for a full refund (less return shipping costs, and provided disc and artwork is returned to me in the EXACT same condition as received by you).

ABOUT MY GRADING

Because I am also a collector, I grade much more strictly than most ebay sellers. We've all bought "excellent" condition discs that turn out to be scratched beyond recognition. I would not do that to my customers.

MINT: As new.
MINT-: A few light, teeny tiny marks visible at close inspection that prevent disc from being called "MINT".
NM: Near Mint. A few light marks, but still a super disc, very clean and highly collectable.
EXC: Excellent. Some small marks/wear and possibly a *small* and *light* scuff or two. Still very nice, and definitely a collectable quality disc.
VG+. Very Good Plus. A listening copy that plays flawlessly, but has some typical "used CD" marks/wear/scuffs. My "VG+" is far better than most ebay sellers' so-called "excellent".

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