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Tracklist

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1▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 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
4.313:35
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
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)
45:08
4Wish 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)
4.55:38
5Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 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
2▼Digital Media
#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Wine Glasses
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
engineer:
Alan Parsons (of The Alan Parsons Project)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd (in 2011) and Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 2011)
recorded at:
Abbey Road Studios in St John's Wood, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1973-10)
recording of:
Wine Glasses (in 1973-10)
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Pink Floyd Music Publishers, Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. and Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Pink Floyd2:12
2Have a Cigar (alternate version)
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
engineer:
Brian Humphries
producer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd (in 2011), Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 2011, in 2020) and Pink Floyd Ltd. (in 2020)
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)
Pink Floyd7:11
3Wish You Were Here
assistant engineer:
Peter James (sound engineer)
engineer:
Brian Humphries
bass guitar:
Roger Waters
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
effects [tape effects]:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
Minimoog [MiniMoog synthesizer] and piano [Steinway piano]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
violin:
Stéphane Grappelli (jazz violinist) (from 1975-01 until 1975-07)
background vocals and lead vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd (in 2011) and Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 2011)
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)
Pink Floyd feat. Stéphane Grappelli6:10
4Shine On You Crazy Diamond (early instrumental version, rough mix)
mixer:
Brian Humphries (task: rough mix by)
baritone saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Dick Parry
bass guitar and guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
clavinet, electric piano, Hammond organ, piano [Bösendorfer piano], piano [Steinway piano] and synthesizer [ARP string synthesizer, MiniMoog synthesizer, EMS VCS3]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
glass harp:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
lap steel guitar and synthesizer [EMS synthi AKS synthesizer]:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
background vocals:
Venetta Fields, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Carlena Williams
lead vocals:
Roger Waters
instrumental recording of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
dedicated to:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US, Chappell Music Ltd., Pink Floyd Music Publishers and Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.
Pink Floyd18:53
5The Machine Song (Roger’s demo)
recording of:
Welcome to the Machine
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)
Pink Floyd4:14
6The Machine Song (demo #2, revisited)
assistant mixer:
Joel Plante (UK engineer)
mixer:
James Guthrie
acoustic guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
cymbal [cymbals] and timpani [tympani]:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
Hammond organ and synthesizer [ARP string synthesizer, MiniMoog synthesizer, EMS VCS3 synthesizer]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
lead vocals:
Roger Waters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 2025)
recording of:
Welcome to the Machine
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)
Pink Floyd5:32
7Wish You Were Here (take 1)
assistant mixer:
Joel Plante (UK engineer)
mixer:
James Guthrie
acoustic guitar, lap steel guitar, background vocals and lead vocals:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
effects [tape effects]:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
Minimoog [MiniMoog synthesizer] and piano [Steinway piano]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
recording of:
Wish You Were Here
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)
Pink Floyd5:01
8Wish You Were Here (pedal steel instrumental mix)
assistant mixer:
Joel Plante (UK engineer)
mixer:
James Guthrie
acoustic guitar and pedal steel guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
bass guitar:
Roger Waters
drums (drum set):
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
effects [tape effects]:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
Minimoog [MiniMoog synthesizer] and piano [Steinway piano]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
instrumental recording of:
Wish You Were Here
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)
Pink Floyd6:01
9Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1–9 (new stereo mix)
assistant mixer:
Joel Plante (UK engineer)
mixer:
James Guthrie
baritone saxophone and tenor saxophone:
Dick Parry
bass guitar and guitar:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
clavinet, electric piano, Hammond organ, piano [Bösendorfer piano], piano [Steinway piano] and synthesizer [ARP string synthesizer, MiniMoog synthesizer, EMS VCS3]:
Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
glass harp:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
lap steel guitar and synthesizer [EMS synthi AKS synthesizer]:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
background vocals:
Venetta Fields, David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Carlena Williams
lead vocals:
Roger Waters
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 2025)
recording of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
dedicated to:
Syd Barrett
publisher:
BMG Platinum Songs US, Chappell Music Ltd., Pink Floyd Music Publishers and Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.
Pink Floyd525:26
3▼Digital Media
#TitleRatingLength
1Raving and Drooling (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Raving and Drooling (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters (in 1974)
12:33
2You’ve Got to Be Crazy (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
You Gotta Be Crazy (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
13:49
3Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1–5 (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts I–V (on 1975-04-26)
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
12:37
4Have a Cigar (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Have a Cigar (on 1975-04-26)
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)
4:36
5Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 6–9 (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Parts VI–IX (on 1975-04-26)
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
13:32
6Speak to Me (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Speak to Me (on 1975-04-26)
composer:
Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
publisher:
Hampshire House Publishing Corp., KPM (music publisher), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp. and World Copyrights Ltd.
revision of:
Intro Song
3:18
7Breathe (In the Air) (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Breathe (Pink Floyd song) (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, KPM (music publisher), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16), World Copyrights Ltd. and Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (in 1973)
2:59
8On the Run (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
On the Run (on 1975-04-26)
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Hampshire House Publishing Corp., KPM (music publisher), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and World Copyrights Ltd.
version of:
The Travel Sequence
4:32
9Time (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Time (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, KPM (music publisher), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (in 1973)
6:31
10The Great Gig in the Sky (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
The Great Gig in the Sky (on 1975-04-26)
composer:
Clare Torry and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
KPM (music publisher), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., World Copyrights Ltd. and Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (in 1973)
version of:
The Mortality Sequence
6:08
11Money (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Money (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Chappell Music Ltd., KPM (music publisher), Pathe‐Marconi (not for release label use! consider “Pathé” instead), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (in 1973)
8:07
12Us and Them (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Us and Them (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist:
Roger Waters
composer:
Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, KPM (music publisher), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (in 1973)
is based on:
The Riot Scene
is based on:
The Violent Sequence
7:53
13Any Colour You Like (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Any Colour You Like (on 1975-04-26)
composer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd) and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Hampshire House Publishing Corp., KPM (music publisher), Pathé Marconi EMI (record company, renamed EMI Pathé Marconi in 1986), Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd. and TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp.
8:31
14Brain Damage (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Brain Damage (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, KPM (music publisher), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16), World Copyrights Ltd. and Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (in 1973)
3:39
15Eclipse (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Eclipse (on 1975-04-26)
lyricist and composer:
Roger Waters
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Hampshire House Publishing Corp., KPM (music publisher), Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and World Copyrights Ltd.
2:41
16Echoes (live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975)
recorded at:
Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California, United States (on 1975-04-26)
live recording of:
Echoes (on 1975-04-26)
writer:
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd), Roger Waters and Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
publisher:
Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V, Chappell (company that specialized in library and production music), Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd., Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd., TRO-Hampshire House Publishing Corp., Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16) and World Copyrights Ltd.
is based on:
Nothing, Part 14
22:26

Credits

Release

phonographic copyright (℗) by:Pink Floyd Music Limited (in 2025)
purchase for download:https://mora.jp/package/43000087/G0100056407942/ [info]
https://mora.jp/package/43000188/G0100056407942/ [info]
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/1838026780 [info]
https://ototoy.jp/_/default/p/3287123 [info]
https://ototoy.jp/_/default/p/3287221 [info]
https://uk.7digital.com/artist/pink-floyd/release/wish-you-were-here-50-explicit-63352121 [info]
https://uk.7digital.com/artist/pink-floyd/release/wish-you-were-here-50-explicit-63352238 [info]
https://www.hdtracks.com/#/album/6938536bfc10fa75d8409a9e [info]
https://www.highresaudio.com/en/album/view/e82237/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-50th-anniversary-remastered [info]
https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/wish-you-were-here-50-pink-floyd/dql7n572nt39a [info]
ASIN:US: B0FPZBMVDZ [info]
stream for free:https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lFUmmhBxdeRR4VXMu6kDemdQDTLnioejM [info]
https://www.deezer.com/album/870791762 [info]
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_lFUmmhBxdeRR4VXMu6kDemdQDTLnioejM [info]
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6cbX1vLqju9yb5GotzqWtc [info] (until 2025-12-11)
https://open.spotify.com/album/3jlnaVYWc3QEqwCtdYCDS7 [info] (from 2025-12-12 to present)
streaming page:Amazon Music US [info]
https://open.qobuz.com/album/dql7n572nt39a [info]
https://soundcloud.com/officialpinkfloyd/sets/wish-you-were-here-50 [info]
https://www.beatsource.com/release/wish-you-were-here-50/3064281 [info]
https://www.pandora.com/artist/pink-floyd/wish-you-were-here-50/ALZxjvJln3K22ck [info]
https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/wish-you-were-here-50-pink-floyd/dql7n572nt39a [info]
https://music.apple.com/gb/album/1838026780 [info] (from 2025-12-12 to present)
https://tidal.com/album/479084077 [info] (from 2025-12-12 to present)

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]