Greatest Hits – Simon & Garfunkel (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released in 1972, Greatest Hits captures the timeless partnership of Simon & Garfunkel at the peak of their artistic and commercial success. This carefully curated compilation blends their most iconic studio recordings with select live performances, showcasing their seamless vocal harmonies and poetic songwriting. Arriving two years after the duo’s breakup, the album became a best-selling retrospective and remains a definitive entry point for new and devoted fans alike.
Key Highlights
- Features enduring classics such as “Mrs. Robinson”, “The Sound of Silence”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, and “The Boxer”
- Mixes studio hits with exclusive live recordings from their final years together
- Embraces folk-rock, baroque pop, and introspective lyricism
- Often reissued on 180-gram vinyl with restored artwork and improved remastering
- A showcase of Paul Simon’s songwriting genius and the duo’s unmatched vocal blend
Tracklisting
Side A
1. Mrs. Robinson
2. For Emily, Whenever I May Find Her (Live)
3. The Boxer
4. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)
5. The Sound of Silence
6. I Am a Rock
7. Scarborough Fair/Canticle
Side B
8. Homeward Bound (Live)
9. Bridge Over Troubled Water
10. America
11. Kathy’s Song (Live)
12. El Condor Pasa (If I Could)
13. Bookends
14. Cecilia
Fun Fact
Although released post-breakup, Greatest Hits stayed on the Billboard 200 chart for over 130 weeks and played a pivotal role in cementing Simon & Garfunkel’s legacy throughout the 1970s.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A definitive overview of one of folk rock’s most influential duos
- Includes both studio favourites and rare live renditions
- Remastered pressings offer rich acoustic detail and warmth
- Ideal for collectors, audiophiles, and fans of 1960s–70s American songwriting
Whether you’re discovering them for the first time or revisiting a golden era of music, Greatest Hits on vinyl is a nostalgic, high-fidelity celebration of Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring artistry.