{"product_id":"paul-simon-hearts-and-bones-warner-bros-1-23942","title":"Paul Simon – Hearts and Bones (Original US Pressing, Warner Bros. 1-23942)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original US pressing of Paul Simon's 1983 album \u003cem\u003eHearts and Bones\u003c\/em\u003e, released on Warner Bros. Records (1-23942). This copy features the matrix \u003cstrong\u003eSterling J-23942A-SH1 SLM 5490\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut at Sterling Sound by Steve Hall — with \u003cstrong\u003e5 x's scratched into the lacquer\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating five cutting passes before the final approved lacquer. A fascinating piece of pressing history for the discerning collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHearts and Bones\u003c\/em\u003e is one of Simon's most personal and underrated works, featuring the sweeping title track and the introspective \"The Late Great Johnny Ace.\" Originally conceived as a Simon \u0026amp; Garfunkel reunion album, it stands as a deeply moving solo statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Warner Bros. Records (1-23942)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1983\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatrix \/ Runout: Sterling J-23942A-SH1 SLM 5490\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut at: Sterling Sound by Steve Hall (SH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLacquer cuts: 5 (noted by scratched x’s on matrix)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 12\" LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Mint (M)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Off the Record","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49606594822359,"sku":"STERLING-J-23942A-SH1","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/3535\/5351\/files\/20260818_103757.jpg?v=1787076516","url":"https:\/\/offtherecordstore.com\/products\/paul-simon-hearts-and-bones-warner-bros-1-23942","provider":"Off the Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}