Billy Joel – The Bridge (Vinyl, 1986, Columbia OC 40402)

Why This Record Matters
The Bridge marked Billy Joel's return following An Innocent Man and features notable tracks including “A Matter Of Trust,” “Modern Woman,” and the Ray Charles duet “Baby Grand.” The album showcases Joel's continued blend of pop, rock, and piano-driven songwriting during the latter half of the 1980s.

Collector Note
1986 US Carrollton pressing on Columbia, catalog numbers OC 40402 and C 40402, with original inner sleeve included. STERLING-mastered matrices and Carrollton plant identifiers confirm an original US pressing from the album's initial release period.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean glossy surfaces and light signs of careful handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Carrollton Pressing
Label: Columbia – OC 40402, Columbia – C 40402
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock, Blues, Pop
Style: Piano Blues, Pop Rock, Ballad

Matrix / Runout
Side A: AL 40402 4BA G1 STERLING
Side B: BL 40402 4BA G2 STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Running On Ice 3:14
A2 This Is The Time 4:58
A3 A Matter Of Trust 4:08
A4 Modern Woman 3:48
A5 Baby Grand 4:01

Side B
B1 Big Man On Mulberry Street 5:24
B2 Temptation 4:12
B3 Code Of Silence 5:13
B4 Getting Closer 4:59

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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