In this section of the "Pink Floyd complete vinyl records discography" you will find detailed description and collector's information on PINK FLOYD's vinyl recordings.
"Atom Heart Mother" is the fifth studio album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1970 by Harvest and EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England, and reached number one in the United Kingdom, and number 55] in the United States charts, and went gold in the U.S. in March 1994.
"Atom Heart Mother" was the first Pink Floyd album to be specially mixed for 4-channel quadraphonic sound as well as conventional 2-channel stereo. The quadraphonic mix was released on LP in a matrix format compatible with standard stereo record players. There was also a release of the quadraphonic version in the UK in fully discrete 4-channel form on the "Quad-8" format, a 4-channel variant of the stereo 8-track tape cartridge. The surround sound information on this quadraphonic LP cannot properly be extracted by today's audio-video receivers using the Dolby Pro Logic setting.
Collecting the releases from different countries can be interesting, because the album front cover of "Atom Heart Mother" has been printed in different versions, some with the band-name and album-title on the cover , some without the band-name and album-title and some with only the band-name. Also the font-face/type has been printed with different variations.
Differences exist on the back cover of "Atom Heart Mother" where are that either one or three cows are on the album's back cover.
Album cover artwork was by Hipgnosis ( uncredited )
Hipgnosis was an English art group founded in 1968 by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson. The group was known for their innovative and creative album covers, which became iconic in the music industry. Hipgnosis worked with some of the most influential musicians of their time, including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Yes.
The group's name, "Hipgnosis," was a play on the words "hypnosis" and "hip." They believed that their art had the power to hypnotize people and transport them to another world, which was reflected in their album covers. The group's style was surreal and often incorporated elements of fantasy, science fiction, and the occult. Their designs were highly detailed and often required extensive planning and preparation.
One of the group's most famous album covers was for Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon." The cover featured a prism refracting light into a rainbow, which became one of the most recognizable images in rock history. The design was so successful that it became synonymous with the band and their music. Another iconic design was for Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy," which featured a group of naked children climbing on a rock formation. The image was highly controversial but helped to solidify the band's rebellious image.
Hipgnosis also worked with a number of other influential musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, and Genesis. They designed the cover for Peter Gabriel's first solo album, which featured a photograph of Gabriel wearing a mask with only his eyes visible. The image became another iconic design and was later referenced in Gabriel's music video for "Sledgehammer."
The group's success continued into the 1980s, with designs for bands such as Scorpions and Styx. However, the rise of digital technology and the decline of album sales led to the group's decline. Hipgnosis disbanded in 1983, but their legacy lives on in the countless album covers they created.
Hipgnosis was not just an art group, but a collective of artists who had a significant impact on the music industry. Their innovative designs helped to define the visual style of rock music in the 1970s and 1980s. Their work was not just a complement to the music, but an essential part of the overall experience. They created a world that fans could enter into and lose themselves in, just like the music they were listening to.
Here is a web-page with a gallery of album covers created by Hipgnosis
The Pink Floyd albums on this page are listed by album name followed by country
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 1977, Canada ) Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" has the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. |
PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 3rd Canadian Release ) Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" has the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. |
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother 1st Pressing ( France ) Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" hasonly the bandname |
Harvest SHVL 781 / PM 261 | PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 1970, France ) |
Horzu Harvest SHZE 297 |
PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother - Germany HÖR ZU ( 1970, Germany ) |
Harvest SHZE 297 |
PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother - HÖR ZU ( Germany ) |
EMI Harvest 1C 062-04 550
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 1974, Germany) Produced by Norman Smith and Pink Floyd, recorded at the Abbey Road Studios. Norman Smith, a renowned record producer and sound engineer, left an indelible mark on the music industry during the 1960s and 1970s. While his contributions to various artists were significant, his collaboration with Pink Floyd stands out as a testament to his visionary approach. With his expertise and innovative techniques, Smith played a pivotal role in shaping the distinctive sound and success of one of rock music's most influential bands.
Early Life and Career Beginnings:
Collaboration with Pink Floyd: "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" remains an iconic album that captured the essence of Pink Floyd's psychedelic sound. Smith's meticulous attention to detail and willingness to push boundaries resulted in a sonically rich and immersive experience. His expertise in achieving distinctive guitar tones and capturing the band's atmospheric compositions helped establish Pink Floyd's artistic identity. Following the success of their debut, Smith continued to collaborate with Pink Floyd on their sophomore album, "A Saucerful of Secrets" (1968). Once again, Smith's production finesse enabled the band to explore new sonic territories. He skillfully balanced the band's evolving experimental tendencies with their signature sound, creating a cohesive and captivating album. Smith's contribution to Pink Floyd's early discography extended beyond production. He also provided backing vocals and even played piano on some tracks. His versatility as a musician complemented his role as a producer, further enhancing the creative synergy between Smith and the band.
Legacy and Impact: While Smith eventually transitioned away from production and pursued a solo career, his legacy as a pioneering producer remains significant. His contributions to Pink Floyd's early albums laid the foundation for the band's subsequent success and influenced the development of progressive rock as a genre. Norman Smith's commitment to innovation and his unwavering dedication to capturing the essence of an artist's vision made him a revered figure in the music industry. His work with Pink Floyd exemplifies his ability to push boundaries and create timeless recordings that continue to inspire generations of musicians and producers. Norman Smith's extraordinary collaboration with Pink Floyd has left an enduring impact on the band's legacy and the evolution of rock music as a whole. His innovative production techniques and artistic sensibilities continue to be celebrated and appreciated by music enthusiasts worldwide. |
Harvest 1C 072-04 550 |
PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother 2nd Issue ( 1974, Germany ) |
Harvest SHVL 781 |
PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 1970, Gt. Britain, 1st Pressing ) "Atom Heart Mother" is the fifth studio album by English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1970 by Harvest and EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London,
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Harvest SHVL 781
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother 2nd UK Issue ( 1970, Gt. Britain ) |
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PINK FLOYD . Atom Heart Mother UK Issue ( 1970, Gt. Britain ) Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" does not have the bandname and album title printed on the front cover.
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 1970 , Italy 1st Issue ) Pink Floyd collector's note the Record Conpany logo in the top left corner of the album's front cover Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" does not have the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. |
Harvest – 5C 062-04550, HÖR ZU – SHZE 297
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother (Horzu Edition) Gatefold (1970, Netherlands) New Web-Page "Atom Heart Mother" is the fifth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in 1970 by Harvest and EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England, and reached number one in the United Kingdom, and number 55] in the United States charts, and went gold in the U.S. in March 1994. |
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother (Italy 1st Issue 2nd Presssing) with French cover Pink Floyd collector's note the Record Conpany logo in the top left corner as well as Pink Floyd's band name in the center of the album's front cover Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" does not have the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. |
Harvest 3C 064-04550 |
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother Japan Toshiba-EMI ( 1970, Japan ) Pink Floyd collector's note the Record Conpany logo in the bottom left corner of the album's front cover Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" does not have the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. |
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother Special Edition Switzerland ( 1970, Switzerland / Germany ) Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" has the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. |
EMI-Harvest 777 001
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PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother Swiss Pressing ( 1970, Switzerland / Gt. Britain ) . The Swiss LP edition of Atom Heart Mother has only one cow on the back of the cover. Other countries releases have three cows on the photo. Also note that the album title is printed on the front cover |
PINK FLOYD - Atom Heart Mother ( 1970, Swiss Special Edition ) Note: This issue of "Atom Heart Mother" has the bandname and album title printed on the front cover. GT Britain for export to Switzerland |
Below is an Index of albums released by the British Acid/Psych band Pink Floyd. As we have a large collection of Pink Floyd albums this index will have entries pointing for each album to the detailed listings. For example: "Animals" clicking the "Show Index" button will bring up listing of this album with information on the various countries it was released and collector's information on how to identify a particular release.
1977
"Animals" is the tenth studio album by Pink Floyd, and was released in January 1977. A concept album, it provides a scathing critique of the social-political conditions of 1970s Britain, and presents a marked change in musical style from their earlier work.
Show Index Page1970
"Atom Heart Mother" is the fifth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in 1970 by Harvest and EMI Records in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, England, and reached number one in the United Kingdom, and number 55] in the United States charts, and went gold in the U.S. in March 1994.
Show Index Page1981
"A Collection of Great Dance Songs" is a compilation album by Pink Floyd released on 23 November 1981 on Harvest/EMI in the UK and Columbia Records in the United States.
Show Index Page1973
"The Dark Side of the Moon" is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. The concept album built on ideas explored by the band in their live shows and earlier recordings, but it lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure in 1968 of founding member, principal composer and lyricist Syd Barrett.
Show Index Page1988
"Delicate Sound of Thunder" is a Pink Floyd live double album from the David Gilmour-led era of the band which was recorded over five nights at the Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, New York in August 1988 and mixed at Abbey Road Studios in September 1988.
Show Index Page2001
"Echoes: The Best of Pink Floyd" is a compilation album by Pink Floyd. It was released by EMI Records on 5 November 2001, in the United Kingdom and the following day in the United States through Capitol Records.
Show Index Page1983
"The Final Cut" is the twelfth studio album by Pink Floyd. A concept album, The Final Cut is the last of the band's releases to include founding member and longtime lyricist Roger Waters.
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This compilation album of Pink Floyd contains the hard to find tracks
Show Index Page1971
Meddle is the sixth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in October 1971. This album was recorded at Morgan Sound Stusdios, London
Show Index Page1987
"A Momentary Lapse of Reason" is the thirteenth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in the UK and US in September 1987. In 1985 guitarist David Gilmour began to assemble a group of musicians to work on his third solo album.
Show Index Page1969
The Quick Brown Fox Jumps Over The Lazy Dog.
Show Index Page1973
The "Nice Pair" was released in December 1973 by Harvest and Capitol in the United States and the following month in the United Kingdom by Harvest and EMI.
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"Obscured by Clouds" is the seventh studio album by Pink Floyd, based on their soundtrack for the French film "La Vallée", by Barbet Schroeder.
Show Index Page1967
"The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" is the firs album by the Pink Floyd, and the only one made under founding member Syd Barrett's leadership. The album contains whimsical lyrics about space, scarecrows, gnomes, bicycles and fairy tales, along with psychedelic instrumental songs.
Show Index Page1978
Relics is a compilation album by Pink Floyd released in 1971. The album was released on 14 May in the UK and 15 July in the United States.
Show Index Page1968
"A Saucerful of Secrets" is the second studio album by Pink Floyd. It was recorded at EMI's Abbey Road Studios on various dates from August 1967 to April 1968. It is both the last Pink Floyd album on which Syd Barrett would appear and the only studio album in which all 5 band members contributed.
Show Index Page1990
Early Live recordings, complemented with interviews
Show Index Page1969
Ummagumma is a double album by Pink Floyd, released in 1969 by Harvest and EMI in the United Kingdom and Harvest and Capitol in the United States. Disc A is a live album of their normal set list of the time, while disc B contains compositions by each member of the band recorded as a studio album.
Show Index Page1979
The Wall is the eleventh studio album by Pink Floyd. Released as a double album on 30 November 1979, it was subsequently performed live with elaborate theatrical effects, and adapted into a feature film, Pink Floyd The Wall.
Show Index Page1975
"Wish You Were Here" is the ninth studio album by English progressive rock group Pink Floyd, released in September 1975. Inspired by material they composed while performing across Europe, it was recorded over numerous sessions at London's Abbey Road Studios.
Show Index PageEMI , 1997 , United Kingdom
This is a box-set of 7 albums with in total 8LP. Each album is issued in a ( FOC ) Fold Open Coveraka Gatefold cover.
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This Pink Floyd box-set includes 10 Pink Floyd albums with in total 13LP's as well as a large poster.
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Here you will find several European releases of David Gilmour's debut solo album.
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Here you will find several European releases of Roger Waters solo albums.
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