#1 · 1968
A landmark 1968 album featuring iconic tracks like Mrs. Robinson and America, showcasing their signature folk rock sound.
12 tracksStereo pressingColumbia label1968 release
Artist page · 05/07/2026
Simon & Garfunkel
Simon & Garfunkel formed in 1963 in Kew Gardens Hills, New York, blending folk and pop influences. Active until 1970, the duo comprises Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, known for intricate harmonies and poetic lyrics.
9Albums on Vinyles.com
4507Discogs releases
3.5MLast.fm listeners
About
Simon & Garfunkel, 1960s American folk rock duo from New York's Queens district.
12 LPs including iconic 1968 Album Bookends; original pressings valued up to €34.
Simon & Garfunkel began their collaboration in 1963, releasing their debut album Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M. in 1964. Their music integrates folk rock with pop elements, featuring acoustic guitars and vocal harmonies. Following early commercial challenges and a brief split, they released a string of influential albums throughout the late 1960s including Sounds Of Silence (1966), Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme (1966), and Bookends (1968).
The duo contributed the soundtrack for the 1967 film The Graduate, heightening their profile. Their 1970 studio album Bridge Over Troubled Water achieved significant commercial success, topping charts for six weeks and earning multiple Grammy Awards.
Discography
Simon & Garfunkel — Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Columbia · 2008Live 1969
Studio
Warner Bros. Records · 2004Old Friends Live On Stage
Studio
Columbia · 2002Live From New York City, 1967
Studio
Warner Bros. Records · 1982The Concert In Central Park
Studio
Columbia Masterworks · 1968The Graduate (Original Sound Track Recording)
Studio
Columbia · 1968Bookends
Studio
Columbia · 1966Sounds Of Silence
Studio
Columbia · 1964Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.
Studio
Studio album
Live / EP
Playlist
Signature tracks
The tracks that sum up Simon & Garfunkel's career.
01
The Sound of Silence
Live 1969 · 2008
02
The Boxer
The Concert In Central Park · 1982
03
Cecilia
·
04
Mrs. Robinson
Bookends · 1968
05
Bridge Over Troubled Water
The Concert In Central Park · 1982
06
The Only Living Boy in New York
·
07
America
Bookends · 1968
08
Mrs. Robinson - From "The Graduate" Soundtrack
·
The essentials
The 3 Simon & Garfunkel albums you absolutely need
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
#2 · 1970
Their final studio album released in 1970, with multiple Grammy Awards and the celebrated title track.
11 tracksColumbia/Legacy labelGrammy Award winner
#3 · 1968
Soundtrack album for the 1967 film, including early versions of Mrs. Robinson and The Sounds Of Silence.
14 tracksSoundtrackStereo pressingCBS label
Go further
Artists similar to Simon & Garfunkel
Artists who share part of Simon & Garfunkel's musical DNA.
Collectors
For vinyl die-hards
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
Market values (source: Discogs)
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
The Concert In Central Park
Market position
i
Min price 2 €Max price 12 €
Average price
7,00 €
Only 34 copies for sale on Discogs
733 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Bookends
Market position
i
Min price 2 €Max price 34 €
Average price
8,70 €
Only 141 copies for sale on Discogs
3 006 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
The Graduate (Original Sound Track Recording)
Market position
i
Min price 1 €Max price 15 €
Average price
4,00 €
Only 163 copies for sale on Discogs
989 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Sounds Of Silence
Market position
i
Min price 1 €Max price 5 €
Average price
3,67 €
Only 20 copies for sale on Discogs
1 148 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.
Market position
i
Min price 16 €Max price 109 €
Average price
17,40 €
Only 4 copies for sale on Discogs
998 collectors want it (Discogs wantlist)
Notable pressings & editions
Face B
Side B: the hidden stories of Simon & Garfunkel
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel started performing together already in high school as Tom & Jerry.— Simon & Garfunkel history
01Concert
The Concert in Central Park gathers 500,000 people
In 1981, Simon & Garfunkel performed a free concert in Central Park, New York, which attracted an audience estimated at half a million people.
02Recording
Original 1968 Mono pressing of Bookends (KCL 2729)
The original US mono pressing of Bookends carries catalogue number KCL 2729 and commands up to €34 from collectors due to its rarity.
03Album peak
Bridge Over Troubled Water tops charts for six weeks
Released in 1970, Bridge Over Troubled Water remained number one in the charts for six consecutive weeks and won several Grammy Awards in 1971.
04Notable track
Mrs. Robinson wins Grammy Awards in 1969
The single Mrs. Robinson, featured on both The Graduate soundtrack and the Bookends album, earned Grammy Awards in 1969.
Records by Simon & Garfunkel
See all
FAQ
FAQ: Simon & Garfunkel on physical formats
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
When did Simon & Garfunkel form and where?
Simon & Garfunkel formed in 1963 in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens, New York.
What are the major genres Simon & Garfunkel are known for?
They are known for folk rock, pop, and singer-songwriter genres.
Which Simon & Garfunkel album contains the song Mrs. Robinson?
Mrs. Robinson appears on the 1968 album Bookends and the 1968 soundtrack The Graduate.
What was the significance of the Central Park concert?
The 1981 Central Park concert attracted approximately 500,000 attendees for a free live performance.
Are original Simon & Garfunkel vinyl pressings valuable in France?
Original pressings such as Bookends mono editions can be sought after by collectors in France with prices varying by condition.
Which album was a soundtrack for a film?
The Graduate album served as the soundtrack for the 1967 film of the same name.
What formats are available for Simon & Garfunkel vinyl records?
Available formats include LP albums in stereo and mono, club editions, and some live recordings on vinyl.
How can I identify original vinyl pressings of Simon & Garfunkel albums?
Check catalogue numbers, label information, and pressing years against known originals, such as Columbia or CBS releases from the 1960s-70s.
Transparency
Sources & method
This page is compiled by the vinyles.com editorial team from public sources and our marketplace.
Our method
- Discographic data from MusicBrainz (dates, countries, activity period).
- Tracklists, artwork and genres retrieved via Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists via Last.fm.
- Page updated automatically and reviewed by the editorial team.
Last updated: 05/07/2026