An Introduction to Syd Barrett

An Introduction to Syd Barrett
Greatest hits album by
Syd Barrett
Released4 October 2010
RecordedJanuary 1967 – July 1970
StudiosSound Techniques, Abbey Road, London
GenreRock
Length59:31
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Syd Barrett chronology
Syd Barrett: The Radio One Sessions
(2004)		 An Introduction to Syd Barrett
(2010)
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An Introduction to Syd Barrett is a compilation album containing works of Syd Barrett spanning the period 1967–1970, including both material written during his time with Pink Floyd and his post-band solo career.

Release

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. 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. The album reached 104 on the UK Albums Chart.

An extra track for iTunes is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", with the physical version providing a link to download it.

Track listing

All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett. All tracks were digitally remastered in 2010, except where noted.

An Introduction to Syd Barrett track listing
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
1."Arnold Layne"Pink Floyd's debut single2:54
2."See Emily Play"Pink Floyd's second single2:52
3."Apples and Oranges" (Stereo Version)Pink Floyd's third single3:04
4."Matilda Mother" (2010 Mix)The Piper at the Gates of Dawn3:57
5."Chapter 24"The Piper at the Gates of Dawn3:39
6."Bike"The Piper at the Gates of Dawn3:22
7."Terrapin"The Madcap Laughs5:03
8."Love You"The Madcap Laughs2:26
9."Dark Globe"The Madcap Laughs1:59
10."Here I Go" (2010 Mix, Additional Bass by Gilmour)The Madcap Laughs3:18
11."Octopus" (2010 Mix)The Madcap Laughs3:54
12."She Took a Long Cold Look" (2010 Mix)The Madcap Laughs1:46
13."If It's in You"The Madcap Laughs2:23
14."Baby Lemonade"Barrett4:07
15."Dominoes" (2010 Mix)Barrett4:05
16."Gigolo Aunt"Barrett5:43
17."Effervescing Elephant"Barrett1:51
18."Bob Dylan Blues"The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?3:08
Total length:59:31
Download bonus track
No.TitleOriginal albumLength
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

Notes

Personnel

Pink Floyd

References

  1. ↑ Thomas, Stephen Erlewine. "An Introduction to Syd Barrett - Syd Barrett : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  2. ↑ Paytress, Mark (November 2010). "Syd Barrett An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Mojo. p. 120.
  3. ↑ "Syd Barrett – An Introduction To Syd Barrett". MusicOMH. 18 April 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. ↑ "Syd Barrett – An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Now. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  5. ↑ Murphy, Sean (11 November 2010). "Syd Barrett: An Introduction to Syd Barrett < PopMatters". Popmatters.com. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
  6. ↑ Rossi, Marco (December 2010). "Syd Barrett – An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Record Collector. Retrieved 28 October 2015.
  7. ↑ Robinson, John (November 2010). "Syd Barrett: An Introduction To Syd Barrett". Uncut. No. 162. p. 81.
  8. 1 2 "Pink Floyd news :: Brain Damage – An Introduction to Syd Barrett coming from EMI/Harvest in October". Brain Damage. 12 August 2010. Retrieved 4 August 2012.
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