Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here
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Marking five decades of one of the most revered albums in rock history, the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set of Wish You Were Here offers the most immersive and expansive exploration of Pink Floyd’s 1975 masterpiece ever released. This monumental collection presents the album in unprecedented depth, combining rare studio material, newly restored live recordings, high-resolution audio, and premium collectibles that illuminate a pivotal era in the band’s evolution.
At the heart of the set are six previously unreleased alternate versions and demos, revealing the creative pathways, abandoned ideas, and studio experiments that shaped Pink Floyd’s eighth studio album. These rare recordings give fans a brand-new perspective on essential tracks including “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” “Welcome to the Machine,” “Have a Cigar,” and the timeless title track “Wish You Were Here.”
The box set also includes a Blu-ray featuring the album’s first-ever Dolby Atmos mix, created by James Guthrie, offering a fully immersive three-dimensional listening experience. The Blu-ray further presents 25 bonus tracks, including:
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Nine studio rarities, and
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Sixteen previously unreleased live recordings, captured by renowned taper Mike Millard at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 26, 1975.
These historic live tapes have been meticulously restored and remastered by Steven Wilson, marking their first official appearance.
In addition, fans can view three original 1975 concert screen films and a short film by Storm Thorgerson, offering a rare visual window into the Wish You Were Here era.
The Deluxe Box Set’s physical audio components include:
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4LPs on clear vinyl, featuring the original album plus nine studio bonus tracks
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A dedicated LP of Live at Wembley 1974
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2CDs containing the album and studio extras
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A replica Japanese 7" single of Have a Cigar (edit) b/w Welcome to the Machine
Completing this premium collection is a suite of beautifully crafted printed materials:
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A hardcover book filled with rare and unseen photographs
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A replica comic-book tour programme
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A Knebworth Festival poster
Exploring themes of absence, alienation, transience, and the brutality of the music industry, Wish You Were Here remains as poignant and powerful today as it was in 1975. This 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition is the definitive archival celebration—an essential, deeply immersive tribute to one of Pink Floyd’s greatest achievements.
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