concurrent stereo issues was in the final stages of being discontinued in 1968. The mono mix was released as a promo issue to radio stations and given a very limited run for commercial sale. It was out-of-print very soon after release, and has yet to see a digital re-release. Track listing Sides one and two were combined as tracks 1–12 on CD reissues. Personnel Credits for Bookends adapted from AllMusic. Track numbers refer to CD and digital releases. Paul Simon – vocals, guitar Art Garfunkel – vocals, tapes, percussion Additional musicians Hal Blaine – drums, percussion Joe Osborn – bass guitar Larry Knechtel – piano, keyboards, bass guitar on "Mrs Robinson" John Simon – synthesizer on "Save The Life Of My Child" Production Simon & Garfunkel – producers (tracks: 1, 3, 5–7, 10, 12) Roy Halee – producer (tracks: 1, 3, 5–7 & 10), recording engineer John Simon – production assistant on "Save The Life Of My Child", "Overs", "Fakin' It" & "Punky's Dilemma Bob Johnston – production assistant on "A Hazy Shade of Winter" & "At the Zoo", production Jimmie Haskell – arranger, arrangement preparation Richard Avedon – cover photography Charts and certifications Weekly charts Certifications Notes References Sources External links 1968 albums Simon & Garfunkel albums Columbia Records albums Concept albums Albums arranged by Jimmie Haskell Albums produced by Roy Halee Albums produced by Paul Simon Albums produced by Art Garfunkel