Piano Man 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition [SACD Hybrid + Blu-spec CD2 + DVD / Limited Edition] [Cardboard Sleeve (mini LP)] Customer Reviews

Classic 7'' packaging with load of extra memorabillia, hybrid so you can enjoy it both on standard player or SACD.

One of Billy’s best. Given a fantastic deluxe package makeover. Lots of hidden gems and great extras in a 7inch size and styling. Well worth getting!

Billy Joel continues to get the deluxe treatment with these 7" mini-LP SACD releases. I have all the previous releases and was thrilled to see Billy's first album get released in the same format and packaging. This release is loaded! You get the album on SACD in stereo and surround sound 4 channel quad mix (fantastic), a Blu-spec CD and a DVD with lots of video and live footage. The premium 7" mini-LP packaging looks great and it contains a ton of memorabilia from the album's initial release, which was a lot of fun to look thru. I enjoyed seeing the various Japanese obis they included. Needless to say, the DSD master used to make this release is as close to owning the master tape as we'll ever get. The sound is dynamic, with perfect instrument spacing and details. Again, the surround mix is the highlight here and it sounds like Billy is playing live in your home. A definitive release for one of Billy Joel's best albums, get this before it's gone, you won't regret it!

I already have this album as the regular issue and the U.S special edition release. Both are good but yet again Japan proves that with a little more attention to detail you can have something very special. The CD side is fantastic showcasing Billy Joel's expertise as a singer and songwriter but when you go SACD well, there is a warmth that pulls you further into his world, you are there right in front with your glass of tonic and gin wrapped in the music that speaks through the ages. You can even hear the actions of the piano as he plays away. What else is there to say? Beautiful.

There is much music for price. The Quad SACD version is worth the price of admission alone. But, there is much more and all in high resolution. To top it off, great memorabilia. So much stuff. The release is 13mm thick. So save some shelf space. Highly recommend this collectible release by a great artist.

I have some memories with Billy Joel. I decided to buy the anniversary SACD. In my opinion very good album. Sound is great. I recommend.