Sealed 2012 25th Anniversary 180gm audiophile pressing. No RTI sticker. Includes Collectible Poster Plus Digital Download Of The Album And 3 Bonus Tracks. "Graceland" is a critically acclaimed album by American singer-songwriter Paul Simon, released in 1986. The album was inspired by Simon's trip to South Africa, where he was introduced to "township music" and collaborated with various local musicians. The album features a fusion of African rhythms and American folk and rock music. "Graceland" went on to win the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 1987. The album's success helped to popularize African music in the United States and inspired a number of other artists to explore cross-cultural collaborations.