A Retrospective of a Golden Era

Pink Floyd have officially announced the release of a new compilation album titled 8-Tracks. The forthcoming collection serves as a curated journey through the band’s most transformative decade, focusing specifically on the period between 1971 and 1979.

The album is scheduled for release on Friday, June 5, and will be available across vinyl, CD, and all major digital streaming platforms. Fans can currently pre-order or pre-save the collection via the band’s official channels.

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The tracklist highlights eight essential compositions that defined the band’s ascent to global superstardom, including classics such as ‘Money’, ‘Wish You Were Here’, ‘Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2’, ‘Time’, and ‘Comfortably Numb’. These are complemented by earlier fan-favorites like ‘One Of These Days’ and ‘Wot’s… Uh The Deal’. Notably, the compilation includes an exclusive full version of ‘Pigs On The Wing’, a rarity originally featured on the 1977 Animals eight-track cartridge release.

The Floydian Listening Experience

To ensure a cohesive sonic narrative, the track sequence has been meticulously edited by Steven Wilson. By utilizing sound effects sourced directly from the original multitracks, Wilson has crafted a continuous listening experience designed to reflect the band’s signature aesthetic. An official statement describes the project as a document of the “full measure of Pink Floyd’s transition into their breakthrough era,” marking their evolution from experimental roots to becoming one of the most significant rock acts in history.

The compilation draws from a legendary run of albums, including Meddle (1971), Obscured By Clouds (1972), The Dark Side Of The Moon (1973), Wish You Were Here (1975), Animals (1977), and The Wall (1979). It is positioned as both an entry point for new listeners and a refined experience for long-time devotees.

The Full Tracklist

Side A
1. ‘One Of These Days’
2. ‘Wot’s… Uh The Deal’
3. ‘Money’
4. ‘Another Brick In The Wall, Part 2’

Side B
1. ‘Wish You Were Here’
2. ‘Time’
3. ‘Comfortably Numb’
4. ‘Pigs On The Wing’ (full version)

This announcement follows a period of significant activity for the Pink Floyd legacy. Recently, David Gilmour’s iconic ‘Black Strat’ guitar set a record as the most expensive guitar ever sold at auction, and the band celebrated the 50th anniversary of Wish You Were Here with a Christmas Number One album spot in the UK. As the band continues to revisit their storied past, 8-Tracks stands as a testament to their enduring influence on rock music.