A jazzy, sophisticated peak, home to 'My Life'. Polished and Grammy-winning. A strong follow-up to The Stranger. Released in 1978, it's one of Billy Joel's later high points.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Billy Joel — where to go next
If you have 52nd Street, these are the Billy Joel records worth reaching for next.
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The Stranger1977 · RockStart here
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52nd Street1978 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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