In this section you will find an overview of the Official Pink Floyd records released between 1968 and 1990. For each Pink Floyd album there is brief summary, you can access release listings for each record by clicking the "Show Index Page buttons". Doing so will show you a additional page with a listing of the various releases of that particular record
Pink Floyd's journey from 1968 to the early 1990s was a tumultuous one, marked by lineup changes, creative conflicts, and legal battles. However, amidst these challenges, the band produced some of the most iconic and influential music in rock history.
1968-1979: The Classic Lineup
The arrival of David Gilmour in 1968 coincided with the departure of Syd Barrett , whose mental health struggles made him unable to continue. Gilmour's guitar work and vocals seamlessly blended with the band's existing sound. This lineup, featuring Gilmour, Roger Waters , Nick Mason , and Richard Wright , became the most recognized and celebrated.
This era saw the release of groundbreaking albums that explored themes of madness, war, greed, and the human condition. "The Dark Side of the Moon" (1973) is considered one of the greatest albums of all time, with its exploration of themes like time, mortality, and mental illness. "Wish You Were Here" (1975) paid homage to Barrett while delving into themes of absence and the music industry. "Animals" (1977) offered a scathing critique of capitalism and social inequality. Finally, "The Wall" (1979) presented a semi-autobiographical rock opera about isolation and personal struggles.
1979-1985: Departures and Disputes
Creative tensions and personal conflicts began to surface during the recording of "The Wall." Richard Wright was dismissed from the band by Waters, though he remained as a paid session musician for the subsequent tour. Waters' influence over the band's direction grew, leading to further strain.
After the release of "The Final Cut" in 1983, essentially a Waters solo album, the band went on hiatus. In 1985, Waters declared Pink Floyd "a spent force creatively" and attempted to legally dissolve the band. However, Gilmour and Mason contested this, leading to a protracted legal battle.
1987-Early 1990s: The Gilmour-Led Era
Gilmour and Mason ultimately won the legal right to continue using the Pink Floyd name. They reunited with Wright, initially as a session musician and then as a full member. This Gilmour-led era saw the release of "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" (1987) and "The Division Bell" (1994). These albums, while commercially successful, were met with mixed critical reception, with some feeling they lacked the depth and conceptual ambition of earlier works. Nevertheless, they solidified Pink Floyd's presence in the music scene and featured impressive live shows.
Legacy
Pink Floyd's journey through this period is a testament to their resilience and enduring musical legacy. Despite the challenges and changes, their music continues to resonate with listeners across generations. Their groundbreaking albums, innovative live performances, and exploration of complex themes have cemented their place as one of the most important and influential bands in rock history.
Even today, Pink Floyd's music continues to inspire and captivate, reminding us of the power of artistic expression and the enduring human spirit.
Below is the 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.
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1970
"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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1981
"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.
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1973
"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.
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1988
"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.
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2001
"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.
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1983
"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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1974
This compilation album of Pink Floyd contains the hard to find tracks
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1971
Meddle is the sixth studio album by Pink Floyd. It was released in October 1971. This album was recorded at Morgan Sound Stusdios, London
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1987
"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.
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1969
Pink Floyd's More movie soundtrack is a classic album that remains highly influential to this day. The album's unique blend of progressive rock, psychedelic, and experimental elements helped to establish Pink Floyd as one of the most important bands of the 20th century.
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1973
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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1972
"Obscured by Clouds" is the seventh studio album by Pink Floyd, based on their soundtrack for the French film "La Vallée", by Barbet Schroeder.
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1967
"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.
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1978
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.
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1968
"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.
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1990
Early Live recordings, complemented with interviews
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1969
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.
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1979
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.
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1975
"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.
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EMI , 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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