Simon & Garfunkel – Bookends

My copy has XSM118888-2A stamped on side 2 [2 etched on both sides]. A8 etched facing outward on side 1, A3 etched facing outward on side 2.

Outstanding pressing! RKS (Ryan K Smith) in the dead wax. Big soundstage, lots of incredible detail on this lovely, quiet pressing. A $23.99 super deal on Amazon. This sounds much better than a lot of the more expensive releases! Highly recommended! The runout matrix matches my copy. However, the back covers reads that it was made in the EU.

In reference to a 6th variant, DIDP 20200 11 also Made in USA-Digital Audio Disc Corp. on inner hub. Made in U.S. for Canada. This sounds like a wide open transfer. Extremely dynamic and clean.

Almost as good sounding as the original US Mono LP. A very good needledrop - No hiss or suppresed sound. A great, less expensive way to gain access to this rare Mono Mix. A M or NM original vinyl copy of this fantastic mono version is in the top 3 on my "Vinyl wish list" but based on the scarcity and the general condition of the ones that I have seen so far, I am certain that it will most likely never happen. Too bad a that it is not possible to buy this great mix as an official re-issue.

Copy I have has 1A etched on both sides and a T (Terre Haute pressing) stamped on both sides. Sounds quite good.

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Great pressing - very clear and dynamic with fantastic bass on some songs - love it

When buying the mono Bookends, do make sure that it's in a mono cover (top right of back cover says mono) as well, since copies packaged in stereo covers with "mono" stickers on them do exist.

I have noticed sibilance on most of my S &G records and some solo albums with Paul Simon's voice. Not so much with Art Garfunkel. Other than that, I am very pleased with the pressing.

This isn’t a foldout mono press correct?

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