* ‎– Bridge Over Troubled Water Label: ‎– CQ 30995 Format: , LP, Album, Quadraphonic
Country: Released: Genre: , Style: Tracklist A1 Bridge Over Troubled Water 4:54 A2 El Condor Pasa (If I Could) 3:07 A3 Cecilia 2:56 A4 Keep The Customer Satisfied 2:35 A5 So Long, Frank Lloyd Wright 3:38 B1 The Boxer 5:13 B2 Baby Driver 3:19 B3 The Only Living Boy In New York 3:58 B4 Why Don't You Write Me 2:48 B5 Bye Bye Love 2:50 B6 Song For The Asking 1:46

Review by Bruce Eder, allmusic.com

was one of the biggest-selling albums of its decade, and it hasn't fallen too far down on the list in years since. Apart from the gospel-flavored title track, which took some evolution to get to what it finally became, however, much of also constitutes a stepping back from the music that had made on -- this was mostly because the creative partnership that had formed the body and the motivation for the duo's four prior albums literally consumed itself in the making of . The overall effect was perhaps the most delicately textured album to close out the 1960s from any major rock act. , at its most ambitious and bold, on its title track, was a quietly reassuring album; at other times, it was personal yet soothing; and at other times, it was just plain fun. The public in 1970 -- a very unsettled time politically, socially, and culturally -- embraced it; and whatever mood they captured, the songs matched the standard of craftsmanship that had been established on the duo's two prior albums. Between the record's overall quality and its four hits, the album held the number one position for two and a half months and spent years on the charts, racking up sales in excess of five million copies. The irony was that for all of the record's and the music's appeal, the duo's partnership ended in the course of creating and completing the album.

Condition 

I tend to be conservative and do my best to be as comprehensive and accurate as possible. Beware, the "visual inspection." Records can look fine, yet sound like total crap. I don't settle for a visual inspection.  I listen to every record/song I sell. Any dust you see in pics is gone when you receive it. I thoroughly clean each LP after I shoot the pics and before I listen them. And I throw many away.
I don't like listening to surface noise any more than you do. I can tolerate it only if it's low-level and intermittent or sporadic. If it's wall to wall, that record is no longer viable and I trash it. I refuse to pass along bad vinyl. I want you to be happy with your purchase. Hopefully, it will bring you pleasure.

Be advised, though, it's all about the music with me.  I can tolerate a shitty cover on a decent LP so long as it's sturdy and doing its job; protecting the LP as designed--especially if it has some historic or artistic significance (design, etc.).  In such cases, I am willing to hold on to a damaged cover even though it has outlived its monetary or collector's value. I also use center-hole, plain white covers when an original cover is beyond saving.

I rate the vinyl as EXCELLENT:

There are few visible flaws. Those you can see are very small. There are no skips. Very little surface noise and what is there is low level (mostly between songs). The labels look great, lead-in grooves are clean. The vinyl shines. This is a gorgeous record and a great pressing. WAY better than the regular pressing, which I have compared.  If you like this LP, this is one of the best ways to hear it. Every time I listen to it, it seems I had forgotten how nice it is. Sounds just jump of the record. You can hear things that just don't notice on the standard version. Bear in mind, it's used. But it's very nice.

I rate the cover as VG+

Some edge and ring wear (not much). ONe bent corner. Seams are all strong. No stains. Decent and sturdy. Bought it used and it's been bagged since I owned it.

Shipping-(also see shipping section of this listing)
I want to be certain you are happy with your purchase and do all I can to ensure it is described accurately. Your record will be thoroughly cleaned, ship in a new audiophile-quality paper/poly inner sleeve and a heavy-duty poly outer bag. I use pro-quality cardboard mailers and high-quality packing materials to ensure your order arrives in even better condition than when I took its pictures.  If you want additional items, I will pack up to three LPs in the same mailer for ~~~~~FREE~~~~!
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My records

These are records I collected over the last 40 years.  I bought many of them new and have kept them that way. Others, ones I bought used or traded for, were carefully chosen, thoroughly cleaned and stored properly. If they came with printed sleeves or other promotional items, I saved them inside the cover along with the record, always stored in paper/poly liners.

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