Simon & Garfunkel - The Concert in Central Park

• Format: Vinyl, Remastered, Black

• Released: 2015

• Purchase: Amazon

//MINI REVIEW

The 2015 Legacy Recordings vinyl reissue of The Concert in Central Park is a stellar restoration that finally gives this historic 1981 reunion the audiophile treatment it deserves. Pressed on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl and remastered from the original analog tapes by Vic Anesini and Ryan Smith, the soundstage is notably wide and warm, capturing the electric atmosphere of the 500,000-strong crowd without muddying the duo’s signature harmonies. The acoustic delicacy of "April Come She Will" feels intimate and crisp, while the more robust, band-driven tracks like "Late in the Evening" benefit from a punchy, well-defined low end that was often lost on earlier thin pressings. Complete with a faithful reproduction of the original 12-page souvenir booklet and a high-quality gatefold jacket, this release is widely considered the definitive way to own the performance—offering a "you are there" presence that digital versions simply can't replicate.