Wish You Were Here

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Annotation

Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Genre : Rock, Prog Rock
(multiple girls)
Year of issue : 1975
Label : Harvest - 2C 068 - 96918
Country of origin : France
Audio codec : DSD 128
Rip type : tracks
Recording format : 1 / 5.64 MHz Distribution
format : 24/96
Duration : 44:16

Tracklist :

Side 1
A1 Shine On You Crazy Diamond
A2 Welcome To The Machine

Side 2
B1 Have A Cigar
B2 Wish You Were Here
B3 Shine On You Crazy Diamond

Technical data
Official DR value : DR12
Source of digitization : Tuandrei (by distribution author)
Vinyl status class code : Ex
Playback device : "Pioneer PL-50LII" (Vintage)
Tonearm : "S" shaped, standard.
Fonokabel : "Ortofon TSW-1000"
the cartridge : the MC, "the AT-the ART-9" (old lady)
phono stage : "Musical Fidelity the MX-VYNL" load (120 W)
interconnects : Self-made - XLR (Tascer)
Power supply : Nordost Red Dawn
ADC : Korg MR-2000S
Digitizer software: AudioGate (dividing into tracks)
Processing : Vacuum vinyl washer "Okki - Nokki" + concentrate "L'Art du Son" (I do not clean and process with the editor)

Annotation last modified on 2024-03-24 18:26 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
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A1Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 1-5)
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
A2Welcome 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)
4.057:25
B1Have a Cigar
recording engineer:
Brian Humphries
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
producer:
Pink Floyd
additional keyboard and electric guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
analog synthesizer [ARP String Ensemble], clavinet [Hohner clavinet D6], Minimoog and Wurlitzer electric piano:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
drums (drum set):
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 and Carlena Williams
lead vocals:
Roy Harper (English folk singer) (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), Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd. (in 2011) and Pink Floyd Music (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:
Have a Cigar (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
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)
45:12
B2Wish You Were Here
recording engineer:
Brian Humphries
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
producer:
Pink Floyd
12 string guitar [12-string acoustic guitar], acoustic guitar, pedal steel guitar, lead vocals and other vocals [scat singing]:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
electric bass guitar:
Roger Waters (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
Minimoog and piano [Steinway piano]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
tape:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07), Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07) and 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)
part of:
SWR1 Hitparade 2007 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 3), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Württemberger (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 4), SWR1 Hitparade 2008 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 4), SWR1 Hitparade 2016 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 4), SWR1 Hitparade 2005 der Badener (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2009 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2010 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2011 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 5), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Männer (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2014 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2015 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2017 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 6), SWR1 Hitparade 2006 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 7), SWR1 Hitparade 2012 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 7), SWR1 Hitparade 2013 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 7), SWR1 Hitparade 2003 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2018 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2019 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2020 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 8), SWR1 Hitparade 2004 der Frauen (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 9), SWR1 Hitparade 2021 (Baden-Württemberg) (number: 10), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 302) and Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 316)
recording of:
Wish You Were Here (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
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)
4.55:39
B3Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part 6-9)
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
3.8512:25

Credits

Release group

creative direction:Josh Cheuse
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)
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]