1982 US original 2LP pressing, housed in a gatefold. Includes 10-page color booklet. 5 Stars! Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Concert in Central Park” is a landmark live album, originally recorded during their historic free reunion concert on September 19, 1981. Drawing a crowd of over 500,000, the event was held on Central Park’s Great Lawn and intended to raise funds for the park’s restoration. The double LP, released by Columbia Records in February 1982, faithfully captures the duo’s celebrated harmonies and timeless songwriting, featuring classics such as “Mrs. Robinson,” “The Boxer,” “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” and “The Sound of Silence.” The tracklist also includes solo material from Paul Simon (“Slip Slidin’ Away,” “Late in the Evening”) and a cover of “Wake Up Little Susie.” The live arrangements incorporate a full backing band, lending new textures to familiar favorites. The album’s analog warmth and spacious production are particularly vivid on vinyl, offering music lovers an immersive listening experience that preserves the ambience and energy of the massive audience. For collectors, original pressings are valued for their gatefold packaging, liner notes, and period photography. “The Concert in Central Park” on vinyl stands as both a testament to Simon & Garfunkel’s enduring artistry and the unifying power of music in a city’s heart.