Intense Records

Wish You Were Here (50th Anniversary)3 LP

Sony
19802876711
Rock
3x12"

Friday release

£57.49 (£68.99 incl. VAT)

Wish You Were Here 50 gives fans an exciting new perspective into one of Pink Floyds most iconic and best-loved records. The 50th anniversary edition features the original album plus two discs of studio rarities including previously unreleased alternate versions and demos presenting Pink Floyd's eighth studio album in a brand new way that demands repeat listening. Featuring 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond', the hypnotic 'Welcome To The Machine', the scathing 'Have a Cigar', and the essential title track, Wish You Were Here is undoubtedly one of the most important album releases in the history of popular music. The records themes of absence, isolation, transience, and comment on the insincerity of the music business are embodied in the iconic album artwork. 50 years since its release, Wish You Were Here sounds as resonant and vital as ever. This special anniversary edition allows fans, for the first time, to delve deeper into a pivotal moment in Pink Floyds history.Tracklisting:SIDE AShine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)Welcome to the MachineSIDE BHave a CigarWish You Were HereShine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)SIDE CWine GlassesHave a Cigar (Alternate Version)Wish You Were Here (featuring Stphane Grappelli)SIDE DShine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix) *The Machine Song (Rogers Demo) *SIDE EThe Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited) *Wish You Were Here (Take 1) *Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix) *SIDE FShine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix) ** never before officially released