An_Introduction_to_Syd_Barrett
An Introduction to Syd Barrett
2010 greatest hits album by Syd Barrett
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.
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| Released | 4 October 2010 | |||
| Recorded | January 1967 – July 1970 | |||
| Studio | Sound Techniques, Abbey Road, London | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 1:00:07 | |||
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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 in the UK charts.[8]
An extra track for CD and iTunes buyers is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", available with a link to download it.
All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett. All tracks are 2010-digitally-remastered, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Original album | Length |
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| 1. | "Arnold Layne" | Pink Floyd's debut single | 3:48 |
| 2. | "See Emily Play" | Pink Floyd's second single | 3:14 |
| 3. | "Apples and Oranges" (stereo version) | Pink Floyd's third single | 3:08 |
| 4. | "Matilda Mother (alternative version)" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:14 |
| 5. | "Chapter 24" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 3:45 |
| 6. | "Bike" | The Piper at the Gates of Dawn | 2:00 |
| 7. | "Terrapin" | The Madcap Laughs | 5:11 |
| 8. | "Love You" | The Madcap Laughs | 2:49 |
| 9. | "Dark Globe" | The Madcap Laughs | 3:01 |
| 10. | "Here I Go (2010 remix, added bass by Gilmour)" | The Madcap Laughs | 3:25 |
| 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 | 4:10 |
| 15. | "Dominoes (2010 mix, added bass by Gilmour)" | Barrett | 4:06 |
| 16. | "Gigolo Aunt" | Barrett | 5:45 |
| 17. | "Effervescing Elephant" | Barrett | 1:55 |
| 18. | "Bob Dylan Blues" | The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me? | 3:14 |
| 19. | "Rhamadan (bonus track)" | Previously unreleased. Available only as a download when the album is bought on CD, or from iTunes | 20:09 |
- Tracks 1–6 are performed with Pink Floyd.
- Tracks 1–4 were later released as part of the Pink Floyd box set, The Early Years 1965–1972.
- Track 19 was later released as an additional bonus track on The Madcap Laughs 2015 Japanese reissue.
Pink Floyd
- Syd Barrett – lead guitar & vocals
- Roger Waters – bass guitar & vocals
- Richard Wright – organ, piano & vocals
- Nick Mason – drums
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