Art Garfunkel - Watermark (1978) Vinyl LP • James Taylor, Paul Simon

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), with HYPE-STICKER. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Red label with Columbia around the edge. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Crying In My Sleep
2. Marionette
3. Shine It On Me
4. Watermark
5. Saturday Suit
6. All My Love's Laughter
7. (What A) Wonderful World
8. Mr. Shuck 'n' Jive
9. Paper Chase
10. She Moved Through The Fair
11. Someone Else (1958)
12. Wooden Planes

About The Record:

Watermark, by Art Garfunkel, released in 1977, is a soft rock album characterized by its gentle, introspective melodies and lush production, primarily crafted by producer Phil Ramone. The album features Garfunkel's signature ethereal vocals, with standout tracks like the Jimmy Webb-penned (What A) Wonderful World, a duet with James Taylor and Paul Simon, which became a hit single, peaking at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Originally intended as a collection of Jimmy Webb covers, the album was re-recorded with various songwriters' contributions after Columbia Records deemed the initial version unsatisfactory. Historically significant for its attempt to bridge Garfunkel's solo career with his Simon & Garfunkel legacy, it reflects his artistic exploration during a period of personal and professional transition. Other notable tracks include Crying in My Sleep and Marionette, though none achieved the chart success of (What A) Wonderful World.