Wish You Were Here plus bonus album “Early Singles”

~ Release by Pink Floyd (see all versions of this release, 120 available)

Annotation

Limited Edition
©2000 EMI Records Ltd.

NOT EMI - this is a bootleg.

This releases is Wish You Were Here and Early Singles (from the Shine-On boxset) stuck together on one disk.

Annotation last modified on 2019-02-27 12:20 UTC.

Tracklist

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1Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part One)
recording engineer:
Brian Humphries
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
producer:
Pink Floyd
analog synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble], analog synthesizer [EMS VCS 3], Hammond organ, Minimoog and piano [Steinway piano]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
analog synthesizer [EMS Synthi AKS], electric guitar and lap steel guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
baritone saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Dick Parry (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
glass harp:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
background vocals:
Venetta Fields (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), Carlena Williams (from 1975-01 until 1975-07) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975), Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 1975, in 1980, in 1992, in 2011, in 2016) and Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd. (in 2011)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
recording of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts I–V (from 1975-01-06 until 1975-07-19)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Inc., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
part of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
4.313:39
2Welcome to the Machine
recording engineer:
Brian Humphries
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
producer:
Pink Floyd
12 string guitar [12-string acoustic guitar], acoustic guitar and lead vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
analog synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble], Hammond organ and Minimoog:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
analog synthesizer [EMS VCS 3]:
Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
cymbal and timpani:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
electric bass guitar:
Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
background vocals:
Venetta Fields, Carlena Williams and David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975), Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 1975, in 1980, in 1992, in 2011, in 2016) and Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd. (in 2011)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
recording of:
Welcome to the Machine (from 1975-01-06 until 1975-07-19)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
4.057:31
3Have a Cigar
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
engineer:
Brian Humphries
vocals:
Roy Harper (English folk singer) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
recording of:
Have a Cigar (from 1975-01-06 until 1975-07-19)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs, Pink Floyd Music Ltd., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
5:24
4Wish You Were Here
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
engineer:
Brian Humphries
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
recording of:
Wish You Were Here (from 1975-01-06 until 1975-07-19)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Chappell Music Ltd., Pink Floyd Music Publishers, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Inc., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd (Artemis BV), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
5:17
5Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part Two)
recording engineer:
Brian Humphries
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
producer:
Pink Floyd
additional electric bass guitar, analog synthesizer [EMS Synthi AKS], electric guitar and lap steel guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
additional electric guitar, electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
analog synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble], analog synthesizer [EMS VCS 3], clavinet, Hammond organ, Minimoog, piano [Steinway piano] and Wurlitzer electric piano:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
baritone saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Dick Parry (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
glass harp:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
background vocals:
Venetta Fields (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), Carlena Williams (from 1975-01 until 1975-07) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1975), Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 1975, in 1980, in 1992, in 2011, in 2016) and Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd. (in 2011)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
recording of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts VI–IX (from 1975-01-06 until 1975-07-19)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, BMG Platinum Songs US, Pink Floyd Music Publishers, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Inc., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
part of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
3.8512:31
6Arnold Layne
recorded in:
England, United Kingdom
engineer:
John Woods (UK producer)
producer:
Joe Boyd (US producer, founder of Hannibal Records) and Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar and lead vocals:
Syd Barrett (on 1967-01-29)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (on 1967-01-29)
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1967-01-29)
farfisa and background vocals:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1967-01-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Joe Boyd (US producer, founder of Hannibal Records) (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1967, in 1974, in 2007) and Capitol Records, Inc. (not for release label use; US company behind the “Capitol Records” imprint) (in 1983)
recorded at:
Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-29) and EMI Studios (London) in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-02-27)
music videos:
Arnold Layne (1967 promo video) by Pink Floyd
recording of:
Arnold Layne (from 1967-01-29 until 1967-02-27)
lyricist and composer:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
Dunmo Music, Ltd., Peermusic (“Peermusic—the global independent”) and Southern Music Publishing ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
3.22:56
7Candy and a Currant Bun
engineer:
John Woods (UK producer)
producer:
Joe Boyd (US producer, founder of Hannibal Records)
bass guitar and other vocals [screaming]:
Roger Waters (on 1967-01-29)
drums (drum set) and spoken vocals [drive me wild]:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1967-01-29)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Syd Barrett (on 1967-01-29)
farfisa and other vocals [harmony vocals]:
Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1967-01-29)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Joe Boyd (US producer, founder of Hannibal Records) (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1974, in 2007)
recorded at:
Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-01-29) and EMI Studios (London) in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-02-27)
recording of:
Candy and a Currant Bun (from 1967-01-29 until 1967-02-27)
lyricist and composer:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
DUNMO Music Publishing Co. Ltd., Songs of Peer, Ltd. (ASCAP) and Southern Music Publishing ((ASCAP) tradename Peermusic)
3.352:47
8See Emily Play
recording engineer:
Peter Bown (sound engineer, last name often misprinted as “Brown”) (on 1967-05-21)
engineer:
John Woods (UK producer)
producer and phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith) (in 1967)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (on 1967-05-21)
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1967-05-21)
electric guitar, slide guitar and lead vocals:
Syd Barrett (on 1967-05-21)
farfisa, harpsichord [Baldwin Spinet electric harpsichord], piano and tack piano:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1967-05-21)
background vocals:
Roger Waters (on 1967-05-21) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1967-05-21)
conductor:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1967, in 1974, in 2007)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-05-21) and Sound Techniques in Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-05-21)
recording of:
See Emily Play (on 1967-05-21)
lyricist and composer:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
Essex Music International, Essex Music, Inc., Magdalene Music, TRO-Essex Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd.
42:55
9Scarecrow
recording engineer:
Peter Bown (sound engineer, last name often misprinted as “Brown”) (on 1967-03-22)
producer and phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith) (in 1967)
12 string guitar [12-string acoustic guitar], electric guitar and lead vocals:
Syd Barrett (on 1967-03-22)
bass guitar and double bass [bowed bass]:
Roger Waters (on 1967-03-22)
cello, farfisa, flute and background vocals:
Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1967-03-22)
other instruments [metal cups] and temple blocks:
Nicky Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1967-03-22)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2007)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-03-22)
recording of:
The Scarecrow (on 1967-03-22)
lyricist and composer:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
Essex Music International, Essex Music, Inc., Magdalene Music, TRO-Essex Music, Inc., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp. and Westminster Music Ltd.
3.52:11
10Apples and Oranges
producer:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
drums (drum set) and tambourine:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
electric guitar and lead vocals:
Syd Barrett (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
electric piano, Hammond organ, piano and lead vocals [falsetto lead vocals]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
background vocals:
Roger Waters (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Pink Floyd (Pink Floyd) (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2007)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
recording of:
Apples and Oranges (from 1967-10-26 until 1967-10-27)
lyricist and composer:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
Magdalene and Westminster Music Ltd.
23:07
11Paint Box
producer:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
Syd Barrett (on 1967-11-02)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (on 1967-11-02)
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1967-11-02)
piano, tack piano and lead vocals:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1967-11-02)
background vocals:
Syd Barrett (on 1967-11-02) and Roger Waters (on 1967-11-02)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
The Pink Floyd (Pink Floyd) (in 1967)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 2007)
recorded at:
De Lane Lea Studios in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1967-11-02)
recording of:
Paint Box (on 1967-11-02)
lyricist and composer:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Essex Music International, Magdalene, TRO-Essex Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd.
33:48
12It Would Be So Nice
producer:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
acoustic guitar and electric guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (on 1968-02-13)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (on 1968-02-13)
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1968-02-13)
farfisa, mellotron, piano, recorder and lead vocals:
Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1968-02-13)
background vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (on 1968-02-13) and Roger Waters (on 1968-02-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd (in 1968)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI‐owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-02-13)
recording of:
It Would Be So Nice (on 1968-02-13)
lyricist and composer:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Essex Music International, Inc., Essex Music, Inc., Magdalene Music Ltd. and Westminster Music Ltd.
3:49
13Julia Dream
producer:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
acoustic guitar, electric guitar [electric guitar processed through delay] and lead vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (on 1968-02-13)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (on 1968-02-13)
Hammond organ and mellotron:
Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1968-02-13)
percussion:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1968-02-13)
background vocals:
Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1968-02-13) and Roger Waters (on 1968-02-13)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd (in 1968)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-02-13)
recording of:
Julia Dream (on 1968-02-13)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Essex (publisher), Essex Music International, Essex Music, Inc., Magdalene Music Ltd., TRO-Essex Music, Inc. and Westminster Music Ltd.
2:35
14Point Me at the Sky
producer:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters (on 1968-11-04)
drums (drum set), maracas and temple blocks:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (on 1968-11-04)
electric guitar and slide guitar [electric slide guitar]:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (on 1968-11-04)
glockenspiel, Hammond organ and piano:
Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1968-11-04)
background vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (on 1968-11-04), Rick Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (on 1968-11-04) and Roger Waters (on 1968-11-04)
lead vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (on 1968-11-04) and Roger Waters (on 1968-11-04)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd (in 1968)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-11-04)
recording of:
Point Me at the Sky (on 1968-11-04)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
publisher:
Lupus Music Ltd.
3:39
15Careful With That Axe Eugene
producer:
Norman Smith (UK producer/engineer, performed as Hurricane Smith)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Hammond organ and vibraphone:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (on 1968-11-04)
recording of:
Careful With That Axe, Eugene (on 1968-11-04)
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Lupus Music, Lupus Music Co. Ltd, Lupus Music Ltd. and TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
5:46

Credits

Release group

creative direction:Josh Cheuse (photographer/design/art direction)
remixes:Ceci n’est pas Wish You Were Here
Wish You Were Here: Limited Edition Trance Remix
associated singles/EPs:Have a Cigar
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1–9 (new stereo mix)
The Machine Song (demo #2, revisited)
covers:In Concert – Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here by Think Floyd (UK Pink Floyd tribute)
Return to the Dark Side of the Moon by Various Artists (add compilations to this artist)
live performances:In Concert – Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here by Think Floyd (UK Pink Floyd tribute)
included in:Discovery
Oh by the Way
Shine On
The Pink Floyd Collection
Wish You Were Here & The Final Cut
part of:Rolling Stone: 50 Greatest Prog Rock Albums of All Time (number: 4) (order: 4)
Pitchfork: 10/10 (number: 2024.11.17) (order: 18)
Pitchfork: The 100 Best Albums of the 1970s (number: 36) (order: 36)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2003 edition (number: 209) (order: 209)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2012 edition (number: 211) (order: 211)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2020 edition (number: 264) (order: 264)
Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Albums of All Time: 2023 edition (number: 264) (order: 264)
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die (2005 edition) (number: 342) (order: 343)
Discogs:https://www.discogs.com/master/11703 [info]
lyrics page:https://genius.com/albums/Pink-floyd/Wish-you-were-here [info]
reviews:https://laut.de/Pink-Floyd/Alben/Wish-You-Were-Here-50th-Anniversary-126289 [info]
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here/ [info]
https://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/b8dp [info]
other databases:https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/pink-floyd/wish-you-were-here/ [info]
https://www.musik-sammler.de/album/20361/ [info]
https://www.offiziellecharts.de/charts/album-details-6347 [info]
https://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=1441 [info]
https://www.spirit-of-rock.com/en/album/Wish_You_Were_Here/947 [info]
Allmusic:https://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000650633 [info]
Wikidata:Q200872 [info]