An Introduction to Syd Barrett | ||||
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Released | 4 October 2010 | |||
Recorded | January 1967 – July 1970 | |||
Studio | Sound Techniques, Abbey Road, London | |||
Genre | Rock | |||
Length | 59:31 | |||
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An Introduction to Syd Barrett is a 'best of' compilation featuring the work of Syd Barrett spanning the period 1967–1970, including both material written during his time with Pink Floyd and his post-band solo career.
The album was released in the UK and Europe on 4 October 2010, with different release dates for the rest of the world. The album features a series of new remasters and remixes, all overseen by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour. [7] The cover art, featuring various images relating to songs contained within the album, was designed and created by long-term Pink Floyd conceptual artist Storm Thorgerson. [7] The album reached 104 on the UK Albums Chart. [8]
An extra track for iTunes is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", with the physical version providing a link to download it.
All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett. All tracks were digitally remastered in 2010, except where noted.
No. | Title | Original album | Length |
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1. | " Arnold Layne" | Pink Floyd's debut single | 2:54 |
2. | " See Emily Play" | Pink Floyd's second single | 2:52 |
3. | " Apples and Oranges" (stereo version) | Pink Floyd's third single | 3:04 |
4. | " Matilda Mother" (alternative version; 2010 mix) | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:57 |
5. | " Chapter 24" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:39 |
6. | " Bike" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:22 |
7. | " Terrapin" | The Madcap Laughs | 5:03 |
8. | "Love You" | The Madcap Laughs | 2:26 |
9. | " Dark Globe" | The Madcap Laughs | 1:59 |
10. | " Here I Go" (2010 remix, added bass by Gilmour) | The Madcap Laughs | 3:18 |
11. | " Octopus" (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour) | The Madcap Laughs | 3:54 |
12. | "She Took a Long Cool Look" (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour) | The Madcap Laughs | 1:46 |
13. | "If It's in You" | The Madcap Laughs | 2:23 |
14. | " Baby Lemonade" | Barrett | 4:07 |
15. | "Dominoes" (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour) | Barrett | 4:05 |
16. | "Gigolo Aunt" | Barrett | 5:43 |
17. | "Effervescing Elephant" | Barrett | 1:51 |
18. | " Bob Dylan Blues" | The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? | 3:08 |
Total length: | 59:31 |
No. | Title | Original album | Length |
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19. | "Rhamadan" | Previously unreleased. Available only as a download when the album is bought on CD, or from iTunes | 20:09 |
Total length: | 79:40 |
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