Paul SimonGraceland

Label:

Warner Bros. Records – WX52

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Embossed Sleeve

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Folk, World, & Country

Style:

Ethno-pop

Tracklist

A1 The Boy In The Bubble
AccordionForere Motloheloa
Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
DrumsVusi Khumalo
Guitar Synthesizer [Synthesizer Guitar]Adrian Belew
Music ByPaul Simon
PercussionMakhaya Mahlangu
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
Words ByPaul Simon
3:59
A2 Graceland
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
DrumsVusi Khumalo
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Amigo Studios]Steven Strassman
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Pedal Steel Guitar [Pedal Steel]Demola Adepoju
PercussionMakhaya Mahlangu
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
4:48
A3 I Know What I Know
Featuring [With]The Gaza Sisters
Music ByPaul Simon
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Paul Simon
VocalsThe Gaza Sisters
Words ByPaul Simon
3:13
A4 Gumboots
AccordionJonhjon Mkhalali*
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
DrumsPetrus Manile
Featuring [With]The Boyoyo Boys
Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarDaniel Xilakazi
Music ByPaul Simon
SaxophoneTeaspoon Ndlela*
Synthesizer [Synclavier]Paul Simon
TambourineLulu Masilela
Words ByPaul Simon
2:42
A5 Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes
Alto SaxophoneAlex Foster
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
PercussionYoussou N'dour
Tenor SaxophoneLeonard Pickett*
TrumpetEarl Gardner
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
Written-By [Beginning By]Paul Simon
5:34
B1 You Can Call Me Al
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
Bass Saxophone, Baritone SaxophoneRonald E. Cuber*
Electric Bass [Six-String Electric Bass], Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Guitar SynthesizerAdrian Belew
SynthesizerRob Mounsey
Tin Whistle [Pennywhistle Solo], Soloist [Pennywhistle Solo]Morris Goldberg
TromboneKim Allan Cissel
TrumpetRonald E. Brecker*
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
4:39
B2 Under African Skies
BassBaghiti Khumalo*
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Amigo Studios]Steven Strassman
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
3:34
B3 Homeless
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Abbey Road Studios]Andrew Fraser
Featuring [With]Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Lead Vocals [Lead Singer]Joseph Shabalala
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
3:45
B4 Crazy Love, Vol II
Backing Vocals [Background Vocals]Paul Simon
BassLloyd Lelose
Featuring [With]Stimela
GuitarChikapa "Ray" Phiri*
Guitar SynthesizerAdrian Belew
Soprano SaxophoneMorris Goldberg
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
4:17
B5 That Was Your Mother
AccordionAlton Rubin, Sr. (Dopsie)*
BassAlonzo Johnson
DrumsAlton Rubin, Jr.
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Master-Trak Enterprises]Mark Miller (2)
Featuring [With]Good Rockin' Dopsie And The Twisters*
GuitarSherman Robertson
SaxophoneJohnny Hoyt
WashboardDavid Rubin
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
2:51
B6 All Around The World Or The Myth Of Fingerprints
Acoustic GuitarPaul Simon
BassConrad Lozano
DrumsLouie Perez
Drums [Additional Drums]Steve Gadd
Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Amigo Studios]Steven Strassman
Featuring [With]Los Lobos
GuitarCesar Rosas
Guitar, AccordionDavid Hidalgo
SaxophoneSteve Berlin
VocalsPaul Simon
Words By, Music ByPaul Simon
3:15

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyWarner Communications
  • Copyright ©Warner Bros. Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©WEA International Inc.
  • Copyright ©Paul Simon
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Paul Simon
  • Published ByGallo (Africa) Ltd.
  • Published ByPattern Music Ltd.
  • Recorded AtOvation Studios
  • Recorded AtThe Hit Factory
  • Recorded AtAmigo Studios
  • Recorded AtAbbey Road Studios
  • Recorded AtMaster-Trak Enterprises
  • Manufactured ByRecord Service GmbH
  • Made ByWEA Musik GmbH
  • Mastered AtSterling Sound
  • Mastered AtSheffield Lab Matrix – △12646
  • Mastered AtAllied Record Company – B-23620
  • Mastered AtAllied Record Company – B-23621
  • Pressed ByRecord Service Alsdorf

Credits

  • Arranged By [Co-Arranged By]Chikapa "Ray" Phiri* (tracks: B1, B2, B4)
  • Art DirectionJeri McManus
  • Coordinator [Album Production Coordination]...Night After Night...Ltd.*
  • DesignKim Champagne
  • DrumsIsaac Mtshali (tracks: A5 to B2, B4)
  • EngineerRoy Halee
  • Engineer [Assistant Engineer, Ovation Studios]Peter Thwaites (tracks: A1 to A4, B4)
  • Engineer [Assistant Engineer, The Hit Factory]Mark Cobrin (tracks: A1 to B2, B4, B6)
  • Mastered By [Originally Mastered By]Greg Calbi
  • PercussionRalph McDonald* (tracks: A4, B1, B2, B6)
  • Photography By [Back Cover Photograph By]Gary Heery
  • Photography By [Icon Photographed By]Mark Sexton
  • Producer, Liner Notes [May 1986]Paul Simon
  • Programmed By [Synclavier Programming]John Mahoney

Notes

Embossed horseman picture on front cover (very slightly raised).
Unlike most other european pressings this release has no impressed Warner Bros. "W" logo on back cover.
Top edge has the same printed text as the spine.
Comes with a printed inner sleeve with all lyrics and credits.

Some copies come with one of several stickers:
- "The Acclaimed Album Includes: You Can Call Me Al / The Boy In The Bubble / Diamonds On The Soles / Graceland UK: WX52 [LP logo] 925 447-1 THIS STICKER IS REMOVABLE"
- "GRAMMY '87 >Album des Jahres< 925447-1"

Back cover:
Warner Bros. Records Inc., a Warner Communications Company [Warner "W" logo] 3300, Warner Blvd., Burbank, Calif. 91510. 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York 10019 © 1986 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S. & WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S. ℗ 1986 Paul Simon.
Manufactured in by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf · Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [Warner "W" logo] a Warner Communications Company

Inner sleeve:
Originally Mastered [...] at Sterling Sound, New York
DMM Direct Digital Mastering
Icon courtesy of Langmuir Collection, Peabody Museum of Salem
All Songs Copyright © 1986 Paul Simon BMI

Demola Adepoju appears courtesy of Addlar Records
Adrian Belew appears courtesy of Island Records
The Boyoyo Boys appear courtesy of Gallo Records
The Everly Brothers appear courtesy of PolyGram Records, Inc.
Steve Gadd appears courtesy of Epic/Sony, Inc.
Good Rockin' Dopsie and The Twisters appear courtesy of Sonet Records
Baghiti Khumalo appears courtesy of Cartridge T.V./C
Ladysmith Black Mambazo appears courtesy of Gallo Records
Los Lobos appear courtesy of Slash Records
Ralph McDonald appears courtesy of PolyGram Records, Inc.
Forere Motloheloa appears courtesy of EMI/C
Youssou N'dour appears courtesy of Magnetic Records, Paris
Linda Ronstadt appears courtesy of Elektra/Asylum Records
General M.D. Shirinda and The Gaza Sisters appear courtesy of Minc/C
Stimela appears courtesy of Gallo Records

A1 to A4, B4: Recorded at Ovation Studios, Johannesburg, R.S.A.
A5 to B2: Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
B3: Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England
B5: Recorded at Master-Trak Enterprises, Crowley, Louisiana, U.S.A.
B6: Recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
A1: Background Vocals: [...] Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
A2: Background Vocals: [...] Recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A. [...] and at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
A3: Synclavier: [...] Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
A4: Synclavier, Percussion, Background Vocals: [...] Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
B2: Vocals: [...] Recorded at Amigo Studios, Los Angeles, U.S.A.
B4: Soprano Sax, Guitar Synthesizer, Background Vocals: [...] Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.
B6: Acoustic Guitar, Additional Drums, Percussion: [...] Recorded at The Hit Factory, New York, U.S.A.

© 1986 Warner Bros. Records Inc. for the U.S.

Labels:
All songs copyright 1986 Paul Simon except [A4] Paul Simon, by courtesy of Gallo (Africa) Ltd. All Rights in the U.K. controlled by Pattern Music Ltd.
℗ + © 1986 Paul Simon
Made in by WEA Musik GmbH [Warner "W" logo] a Warner Communications Company.

Matrices are etched except for the "R/S Alsdorf 925447-1-A2" & "R/S Alsdorf 925447-1-B3" stamps.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 0 7599-25447-1
  • Barcode (Scanned): 075992544719
  • Label Code: LC 0392
  • Price Code:
  • Price Code (): WE 391
  • Rights Society (Boxed): GEMA/BIEM
  • Rights Society (Publishing): BMI
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  • Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B, Variant 1): △12646-X 2-1 1-2 5447-B• RE•1 - DMM SH 4 32 B-23621-Re1-SH4 BE R/S Alsdorf 925447-1-B3 5x GER STERLING DMM
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