About this release
Recorded at A&R Studios, New York City, 1978
Vinyl Specifications
- Side A Pacing:
- 'Big Shot' opens at 120 BPM in E major
- Side B Pacing:
- Mixed using a 16-track recording system at A&R Studios
- Groove Tracking:
- Columbia Records, Santa Maria; lacquer cut by George Marino
- Packaging:
- Gatefold jacket with inner sleeve and lyric sheet
Crate Digger Trivia
Crate Lore: During the recording of "52nd Street," Billy Joel used a rare 1970s Moog synthesizer to create unique sound textures that blended seamlessly with traditional jazz elements.
Tracklist
Side A
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | Big Shot | 4:01 |
| A2 | Honesty | 3:50 |
| A3 | My Life | 4:43 |
| A4 | Zanzibar | 5:10 |
| B1 | Stiletto | 4:39 |
Side B
| Position | Track Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B2 | Rosalinda's Eyes | 4:40 |
| B3 | Half A Mile Away | 4:06 |
| B4 | Until The Night | 6:35 |
| B5 | 52nd Street | 2:27 |
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