{"product_id":"night-and-day-joe-jackson-1","title":"Night And Day, Joe Jackson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eJoe Jackson – Night and Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Jackson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Night and Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbum Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Fifth Studio Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e June 25, 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e A\u0026amp;M Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophisti-pop \/ New Wave \/ Latin Jazz \/ Pop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eNight and Day\u003c\/b\u003e is the sophisticated masterpiece that saw Joe Jackson transition from a \"New Wave\" rocker into a global pop auteur. After moving to New York City, Jackson became deeply inspired by the city’s vibrant cultural melting pot. He moved away from guitars entirely for this record, focusing on a lush palette of pianos, synthesizers, and an array of Latin percussion. Produced by Jackson and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"423\"\u003eDavid Kershenbaum\u003c\/b\u003e, the album is a thematic tribute to New York, divided into a \"Night\" side and a \"Day\" side. Its title and aesthetic pay homage to the legendary \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"585\"\u003eCole Porter\u003c\/b\u003e, signaling Jackson's shift toward the \"Great American Songbook\" tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is a seamless blend of jazz, salsa, and sophisticated pop, characterized by its incredible percussion and piano-driven melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Global Hit:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003eSteppin' Out\u003c\/b\u003e is the album’s signature track. With its pulsing drum machine, shimmering piano riff, and cinematic lyrics about a night on the town, it became a Top 10 hit in both the US and the UK and remains a definitive 80s anthem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Ballad:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"12\"\u003eBreaking Us in Two\u003c\/b\u003e is a soulful, melodic masterpiece often compared to the best work of Paul McCartney or Steely Dan, showcasing Jackson’s maturing lyrical depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLatin Rhythms:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eTarget\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003eCancer\u003c\/b\u003e feature heavy salsa influences and complex percussion arrangements, reflecting the street sounds of early 80s NYC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Concept:\u003c\/b\u003e The transition from the upbeat, optimistic \"Day\" side to the moodier, more atmospheric \"Night\" side makes the album a cohesive listening experience from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLegacy \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"25\"\u003eNight and Day\u003c\/b\u003e remains Joe Jackson's most commercially and critically successful work, reaching \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003e#4 on the Billboard 200\u003c\/b\u003e. For audiophiles, this is a \"holy grail\" record; the production is incredibly clean, with a wide dynamic range that makes original \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"275\"\u003eA\u0026amp;M\u003c\/b\u003e pressings a favorite for testing high-end audio gear. The iconic pen-and-ink cover art by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"369\"\u003ePhilip Burke\u003c\/b\u003e perfectly captures the urban, artistic spirit of the project. It is an essential title for any Shopify store, appealing to fans of New Wave, Jazz-Pop, and high-fidelity 1980s music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Joe Jackson, Night and Day, Steppin' Out, 1982 Vinyl, A\u0026amp;M Records, Sophisti-pop, Latin Jazz, New York City, Breaking Us in Two, Audiophile Vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e 80s Pop Masterpieces, Jazz-Infused Rock, The New York Sound, Audiophile Essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Steely Dan, Elvis Costello, Donald Fagen, Sade, The Style Council.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gravestone Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51343846539581,"sku":"5521","price":110.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/Joe_Jackson_-_Night_and_Day.png?v=1769925511","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/night-and-day-joe-jackson-1","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}