The Bridge

Billy Joel19868-Track Cartridge · Cassette · CD · File · Minidisc · Vinyl
Title / artist / year / formats sourced from Discogs CC0 catalogue (ridden)
Cube quadrant from mirror master_rollup (DJ/owner/critic synthesis)
100Collector only
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z
DJ plays sourced via seen + mirror
0DJs
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z
Critic mentions sourced via mirror master_rollup
Critic axis pending — see mirror#276
Updated —(mirror#276)

Radio plays sourced via seen recent_appearances
No radio appearances recorded yet
Updated —
Radio play velocity sourced via seen master_recent_appearances
No radio plays in the last 90 days
Updated —
Collector behavior from mirror master_signals_v1
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z
Re-collected songs from mirror work_signals_v1 (via the release→recording→work bridge)
  • A Matter of Trust7 version collectorsof 82 owners· 19 recordings
  • This Is the Time4 version collectorsof 69 owners· 11 recordings
  • Baby Grand3 version collectorsof 76 owners· 9 recordings
  • Big Man on Mulberry Street3 version collectorsof 51 owners· 6 recordings
  • Modern Woman0 version collectorsof 58 owners· 2 recordings
  • Getting Closer0 version collectorsof 43 owners· 3 recordings
  • Code of Silence0 version collectorsof 42 owners· 2 recordings
  • Temptation0 version collectorsof 41 owners· 3 recordings
  • Running on Ice0 version collectorsof 40 owners· 4 recordings
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z (9 sources)
Purchase-backed early demand from mirror bandcamp_signals_v1 (Bandcamp "supported by")
No purchase-backed demand tracked for this release yet
Updated —
Release credits sourced via ridden cc0_release_credits (CC0 Discogs dump)
  • ProducerPhil Ramone×101
  • EngineerJim Boyer×87
  • DesignMark Larson×86
  • Photography ByPatrick Demarchelier×84
  • Engineer [Associate]Bradshaw Leigh×82
  • Engineer [Associate]David Dickson×82
  • Engineer [Associate]Fred Tenny×82
  • Engineer [Associate]Steve Boyer×82
  • Painting [Cover]Brad Holland (3)×82
  • DrumsLiberty DeVitto×80
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z (80 sources)
Pressing provenance sourced via ridden pressing_provenance + cc0_release_companies (CC0 Discogs dump)
  • release 3908685
    • BarcodeT4988009515014
    • Matrix / Runout28AP-3220A1 〄SC 1BC(Side A, Variant 1)
    • Matrix / Runout28AP-3220B1 1A0(Side B, Variant 1)
    • Matrix / Runout28AP-3220A1 〄SC 1B0(Side A, Variant 2)
    • Matrix / Runout28AP-3220B1 1AC(Side B, Variant 2)
    • OtherH•8•27(Date Code)
    • Other¥2,800(Price)
    • Rights SocietyJASRAC
    • Copyright (c)CBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Inc.
    • Manufactured ByCBS/Sony Inc.
    • Recorded AtPower Station
    • Recorded AtChelsea Sound
    • Recorded AtRCA Studios, New York
    • Recorded AtEvergreen Studios
    • Mixed AtPower Station
    • Mastered AtSterling Sound
    • Published ByJoel Songs
    • Published ByBlackwood Music Inc.
  • release 4808726
    • Matrix / Runout02-11-17010(On label Side A)
    • Matrix / Runout02-11-17011(On label Side B)
    • Matrix / Runout0211-17010-1A(Runout Side A etched)
    • Matrix / Runout0211-17011-1A(Runout Side B etched)
    • Manufactured ByCBS/Columbia Internacional, S.A.
  • release 5508089
    • Matrix / RunoutAL - 40402(Printed on A Side Label)
    • Matrix / RunoutBL - 40402(Printed on B Side Label)
    • Matrix / Runout138.688-A(Printed on A Side Label)
    • Matrix / Runout138.688-B(Printed on B Side Label)
    • Matrix / Runout138688 A AL-40402 E CN 1-1-16(Runout etched side A - Variant 1)
    • Matrix / Runout138688 B BL-40402 E CN 1-1-10(Runout etched side B - Variant 1)
    • Matrix / RunoutAL-40402 138.688 AⅠ [symbol] C.N. 1-2-4(Runout etched side A - Variant 2)
    • Matrix / RunoutBL-40402 [symbol] C.N. -1-1- 18 138.688 B(Runout etched side B - Variant 2)
    • Rights SocietyBMI
    • Copyright (c)CBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Inc.
    • Record CompanyCBS Masterworks
    • Manufactured ByDiscos CBS Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
    • Recorded AtPower Station
    • Recorded AtChelsea Sound
    • Recorded AtRCA Studios, New York
    • Recorded AtEvergreen Studios
    • Mixed AtPower Station
    • Mastered AtSterling Sound
    • Published ByBlackwood Music Inc.
  • release 5763288
    • Barcode5099746556143
    • Label CodeLC 0149
    • OtherCB 431
    • Rights SocietyBIEM / STEMRA/ MCPS
  • release 10050756
    • Barcode4547366045581
    • Rights SocietyJASRAC
    • Manufactured BySony Music Japan International Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
  • release 10169381
    • Barcode5 099706 939221(Text)
    • Barcode5099706939221(Scanned)
    • OtherAA0001500(Batch ID)
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
    • Copyright (c)Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
    • Manufactured BySony Music Manaus Ind. e Com. Ltda.
    • Manufactured ForSony Music Entertainment (Brasil) Ind. E Com. Ltda.
    • Recorded AtPower Station
    • Recorded AtChelsea Sound
    • Recorded AtRCA Studios, New York
    • Recorded AtEvergreen Studios
    • Mixed AtPower Station
    • Mastered AtSterling Sound
    • Published ByBlackwood Music Inc.
  • release 10227899
    • Barcode4 571191 057440
    • Rights SocietyJASRAC
    • Manufactured BySony Music Direct (Japan) Inc.
  • release 11261664
    • Barcode0 61213 40402 04
  • release 11332187
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS-86323-A CP Y//(Side A Runout, Hand-Etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutCBS-86323-B CP Y//(Side B Runout, Hand-Etched)
    • Copyright (c)CBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Inc.
    • Manufactured ByCBS Ireland
    • Recorded AtPower Station
    • Recorded AtChelsea Sound
    • Recorded AtRCA Studios, New York
    • Recorded AtEvergreen Studios
    • Mixed AtPower Station
    • Mastered AtSterling Sound
    • Pressed ByCarlton Productions
  • release 12054675
    • Matrix / Runout141933(Side A Center Label, Printed)
    • Matrix / Runout141933(Side B Center Label, Printed)
    • Matrix / RunoutCOL 141933 A(Side A Runout, Hand-Etched)
    • Matrix / RunoutCOL 141933 B(Side B Runout, Hand-Etched)
    • Copyright (c)CBS Inc.
    • Phonographic Copyright (p)CBS Inc.
    • Manufactured ByColumbia Records
    • Recorded AtPower Station
    • Recorded AtChelsea Sound
    • Recorded AtRCA Studios, New York
    • Recorded AtEvergreen Studios
    • Mixed AtPower Station
    • Mastered AtSterling Sound
    • Manufactured ByDiscos CBS, S.A., Colombia141933
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z (36 sources)
Music-usage / placements sourced via sync placement_master_rollup_v1 (soundtrack/cue releases)
No film/TV placements resolved for this release yet
Updated —
Audio features from AcousticBrainz analysis, aggregated per side (mirror)
MellowDanceability 57%ambientInstrumental 23%Brightness 91%117 BPMF major
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z (9 sources)
Per-track personnel sourced from Discogs CC0 tracklist credits (ridden)
  • A1Running On Ice
    • Backing Vocals — Peter Hewlett
    • Synthesizer [Additional] — Rob Mounsey
  • A2This Is The Time
    • Orchestrated By [Orchestration] — Rob Mounsey
  • A3A Matter Of Trust
    • Synthesizer [Additional] — Jeff Bova
  • A4Modern Woman
    • Orchestrated By [Orchestration] — Rob Mounsey
    • Percussion — Jimmy Bralower
    • Tenor Saxophone — Mark Rivera
  • A5Baby Grand
    • Arranged By — Patrick Williams
    • Bass — Neil Stubenhaus
    • Drums — Vinnie Colaiuta
    • Guitar — Dean Parks
    • Vocals, Piano — Ray Charles
  • B1Big Man On Mulberry Street
    • Acoustic Bass — Ron Carter
    • Alto Saxophone — Eddie Daniels
    • Baritone Saxophone — Ronnie Cuber
    • Orchestrated By [Orchestration] — Rob Mounsey
    • Tenor Saxophone — Michael Brecker
    • Trombone — Dave Bargeron
    • Trumpet — Alan Rubin
    • Trumpet — Marvin Stamm
  • B2Temptation
    • Alto Saxophone — Mark Rivera
    • Orchestrated By [Orchestration] — Jeff Bova
    • Orchestrated By [Orchestration] — Philippe Saisse
  • B3Code Of Silence
    • Acoustic Guitar [12 String], Electric Guitar — David Brown (6)
    • Harmonica — Don Brooks
    • Synthesizer [Additional] — Jeff Bova
    • Vocals, Lyrics By — Cyndi Lauper
  • B4Getting Closer
    • Bass — Neil Jason
    • Electric Organ [Hammond B-3] — Steve Winwood
    • Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] — Billy Joel
    • Guitar — John McCurry
    • Percussion — Liberty DeVitto
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z (9 sources)
Hearsay mentions sourced via hearsay v2 typed signal classes
Hearsay mentions — pending hearsay v2 typed signal-class publishing surface (vision-005)
Pending producer integration(hearsay#1)
Rights candidates sourced via ledger Phase 1
Rights candidates — pending ledger Phase 1 contract
Pending producer integration(ledger#1)
Secondary-source links aggregated by mirror (insert, carrefour#50)
Profile
  • The Bridge
Spotify
  • Billy Joel
Soundcloud
  • Billy Joel
Lastfm
  • Billy Joel
Wikidata
  • Billy Joel
Youtube
  • Billy Joel
Official Site
  • billyjoel.com
Updated 2026-08-29T11:00:54.826Z (7 sources)
Unresolved-tail mentions sourced via observed-mention spine
Unresolved-tail mentions — pending observed-mention spine (carrefour#63)
Pending producer integration(carrefour#63)
record.club attention sourced via record.club source
record.club attention — pending record.club source (carrefour#62)
Pending producer integration(carrefour#62)