BILLY JOEL – THE BRIDGE LP – Nr MINT UK 1986

Billy Joel – The Bridge
(CBS Records  1986  86323)
Matrix No’s: A1/B1 – UK Pressing

Sleeve in Excellent+ condition
– some wear to edges/corners and a little rubbing near the top
Inner Sleeve in Nr MINT condition

Vinyl in Nr MINT condition
(there are  few crackles at the very start of side 1)

William Martin “Billy” Joel (born May 9, 1949) is an American pianist, singer-songwriter, and composer. Since his first release he has become the sixth best-selling recording artist and the third best-selling solo artist in the United States.

The Bridge is the tenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on July 9, 1986.

Track listing

All songs composed by Billy Joel, except “Code of Silence” written by Joel and Cyndi Lauper.

Side one

1. “Running on Ice” – 3:15
2. “This Is the Time” – 4:59
3. “A Matter of Trust” – 4:09
4. “Modern Woman” – 3:48
5. “Baby Grand” (duet with Ray Charles) – 4:02

Side two

1. “Big Man on Mulberry Street” – 5:26
2. “Temptation” – 4:12
3. “Code of Silence” (backing vocals by Cyndi Lauper) – 5:15
4. “Getting Closer” – 5:00

Personnel

• Billy Joel – lead and backing vocals, acoustic piano (1-3, 5–9), synthesizers (1–4, 6–8), electric guitar (3), Fender Rhodes (9)
• David Brown – guitar (1–4, 6, 8, 9), 12-string acoustic guitar (8)
• Russell Javors – guitar (1–4, 6, 8, 9)
• Liberty DeVitto – drums (1–4, 6–9), percussion (9)
• Doug Stegmeyer – bass guitar (1–4, 6, 7, 8)
• Mark Rivera – tenor saxophone (4), alto saxophone (7)

Additional personnel

• Rob Mounsey – synthesizer (1), orchestration (2, 4, 6)
• Jeff Bova – synthesizer (3, 8), orchestration (7)
• Ray Charles – acoustic piano (5), lead vocals (5)
• Steve Winwood – Hammond B3 organ (9)
• Dean Parks – guitar (5)
• John McCurry – guitar (9)
• Neil Stubenhaus – bass guitar (5)
• Ron Carter – acoustic bass (6)
• Neil Jason – bass guitar (9)
• Vinnie Colaiuta – drums (5)
• Jimmy Bralower – percussion (4)
• Eddie Daniels – alto saxophone (6)
• Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone (6)
• Ronnie Cuber – baritone saxophone (6)
• Dave Bargeron – trombone (6)
• Marvin Stamm – trumpet (6)
• Alan Rubin – trumpet (6)
• Don Brooks – harmonica (8)
• Patrick Williams – arrangements (5)
• Philippe Saisse – orchestration (7)
• Peter Hewlett – backing vocals (1)
• Cyndi Lauper – harmony vocals (8)

Production

• Producer – Phil Ramone
• Production coordinator – Joseph D’Ambrosio
• Engineer – Jim Boyer
• Associate engineers – Steve Boyer, David Dickson, Bradshaw Leigh and Fred Tenny.
• Technical support – Ricki Begin, Peter Bergren, Mark Betts, Steve Buller, Cary Butler, Gary Ciuzio, Ed Evans, Bruce Howell, Joe Lopes, Frank Rodriguez, Billy Rothschild, Joe Salvatto, Audrey Tanaka and Phil Vachon.
• Support system – Barry Bongiovi, Jim Flynn and The Power Station staff.
• Digitally recorded at The Power Station, Chelsea Sound and RCA Recording Studios (New York, NY); Evergreen Studios (Burbank, CA).
• Mixed at The Power Station (New York, NY).
• Mastering by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound (New York, NY).
• Acoustic piano supplied by Yamaha.
• Design – Mark Larson
• Cover painting – Brad Holland
• Photography – Patrick Demarchelier
• Sleeve photos – Larry Busacca, Phil Ramone and Charles Reilly.