"Animals"Album Description:
In the realm of iconic musical achievements, Pink Floyd's "Animals" stands as a timeless masterpiece that transcends generations. Released in 1977, this German edition of the album, adorned with a distinctive pink vinyl and a gatefold cover, adds a unique chapter to the band's illustrious history.
Production Excellence: A Symphony of Collaboration
The production of "Animals" bears the indelible mark of brilliance, with Roger Waters at the helm, steering the creative ship. Released under Roger Waters Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd in 1977, the album showcases the meticulous craftsmanship that defined the era's progressive rock.
The sonic landscape of "Animals" was meticulously crafted under the watchful eye of engineer Brian Humphries at Britannia Row Studios in London. This studio, renowned for its contribution to the evolution of sound engineering, became the birthing ground for the album's intricate musical tapestry.
Visual Symphony: The Artistic Ensemble
Beyond the auditory brilliance, the visual aspect of "Animals" is equally captivating. The album cover, a gatefold design conceived by Roger Waters, draws the listener into an immersive experience. The organizational prowess of Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell, co-founders of the Hipgnosis Design Group, adds a layer of artistic sophistication to the album's aesthetic.
Graphics by Nick Mason and a team of skilled photographers, including Aubrey Powell, Peter Christopherson, Howard Bartrop, Nic Tucker, Bob Ellis, Rob Brimson, and Colin Jones, collectively contributed to the visual identity of "Animals." Their work brought to life the essence of the music, creating a symbiotic relationship between sound and sight.
Inflatable Ingenuity: The Pink Floyd Signature
One cannot discuss "Animals" without mentioning the iconic inflatable pig, a creation of E.R.G Amsterdam. This symbol of Pink Floyd's artistic innovation soared above concerts, becoming synonymous with the band's avant-garde approach to live performances.
Farbige Pressung, Limitierte Sonderauflage: The German Touch
The German release of "Animals" is marked by a sticker on the album's front cover, proudly declaring it as a "Farbige Pressung, Limitierte Sonderauflage" – a Coloured Pressing, Special Limited Edition. This distinctive touch adds a collector's allure to the album, making it a coveted item for enthusiasts and collectors alike.
Music Genre:
Acid Psych Music |
Album Production:
Roger Waters Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd 1977 ,
Engineered by Brian Humphries,
Brian Humphries – Sound engineerI know Brian Humphries as one of those essential studio men whose work helped shape the dark weight of Black Sabbath and the wide-screen atmosphere of Pink Floyd. Read more... Brian Humphries was the sort of engineer I never ignore, because his name turns up exactly where the sound gets deeper, heavier and more cinematic. In 1970 he co-engineered Black Sabbath's "Paranoid", helping trap that blunt, iron-lunged force without polishing away its menace. With Pink Floyd, he entered the frame in 1969 on "Animals" and "Ummagumma", also working on music connected to "Zabriskie Point". He returned in the mid-1970s as front-of-house mixer during 1974, 1975 and 1977, then engineered "Wish You Were Here" in 1975 and "Animals" in 1977. By the late 1970s he was also tied to Britannia Row, right at the point where Floyd's sound became vast, cold and beautifully unsettling.
Recorded Brittania Row Studios, London,
Sleeve design by Roger Waters,
Organized by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell (
both founders of the Hipgnosis Design Group)
Graphics: Nick Mason
Photography; Aubrey Powell, Peter Christopherson, Howard Bartrop, Nic Tucker, Bob Ellis, Rob Brimson, Colin Jones
Inflatable Pig designed by E.R.G Amsterdam (Eventstructure Research Group Amsterdam)
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Record Label & Catalognr:
Harvest 1C 064.98 434 / LC 1305 |
Album Packaging:
Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design, This album includes the original thick paper custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by Pink Floyd |
Record Format:
12" Vinyl LP Gramophone |
Year and Country:
1977 Made in Germany |
