"Meddle"Album Description:
In the rich tapestry of music history, Pink Floyd's "Meddle" stands as a significant chapter, capturing the essence of its time with unparalleled creativity and sonic exploration. Released in the early 1970s, this Greek edition of the album, housed in a standard cover, contributes to the band's legacy and mirrors the cultural and musical landscape of its era.
The album cover itself serves as a visual gateway to the early '70s aesthetic. Positioned strategically on the top left corner, Pink Floyd's iconic band name asserts its presence, while the album's title graces the opposite corner, a design choice emblematic of the era's artistic approach. The EMI Harvest logo, adorning the bottom right corner, signifies the collaboration between the band and the renowned record label, adding a touch of authenticity to this Greek release.
Notably, the catalog number EMI 2J 062-04917 / 14C 062-04917 / SHVL 795 etched on the cover provides a unique identifier, a crucial detail for collectors and enthusiasts navigating the vast world of vinyl releases. This alphanumeric code becomes a key to unlocking the treasure trove of musical craftsmanship contained within the grooves of the LP.
The standard album cover features a portrait photograph of the Pink Floyd band members on the back—a visual testament to the musicians behind the groundbreaking sounds of "Meddle." As the listener flips the record, the portraits offer a personal connection, placing faces to the ethereal soundscape crafted by the band.
The phrase "Made in Greece by EMI" on the cover further cements the album's international journey. It reflects the globalization of music production during that time, emphasizing the collaborative efforts between artists and record companies across borders.
In the context of the early 1970s, "Meddle" stands out as a sonic voyage, a precursor to Pink Floyd's later masterpieces. Tracks like "Echoes" showcase the band's experimental prowess, blending progressive rock with ambient elements, laying the foundation for the epic compositions that would define their later albums.
As collectors seek to identify and appreciate the nuances of different releases, this Greek edition of "Meddle" becomes a sought-after piece. Its unique characteristics, from the placement of the band name to the EMI Harvest logo, contribute to the narrative of Pink Floyd's musical evolution.
Identifying this release
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Pink Floyd's band-name on the top left corner of the album front cover, album's title in the top right corner
EMI Harvest logo on the bottom right corner of the front cover
Catalognr:
EMI 2J 062-04917 / 14C 062-04917 / SHVL 795
Standard album cover with portrait photo of Pink Floyd band-members on back cover
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Music Genre: Acid, Psych, Rock |
Album Production:
Recorded at Air Studios Emi Studios Abbey Road and at Morgan Studios London 1971.
Sound
Engineers: Peter Bown, John Leckie, Rob Black, Roger Quested.
Photography Bob Dowling, Hipgnosis
Hipgnosis – British album cover art design groupHipgnosis is my favorite proof that a record sleeve can be a full-on mind game, not just a band photo with better lighting. Read more... Hipgnosis is the legendary London-based art design group that turned rock sleeves into visual myths. The core duo, Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey "Po" Powell, were childhood friends of the Pink Floyd inner circle in Cambridge—a connection that allowed them to bypass the stiff mandates of EMI’s in-house design department in 1968. Their debut, "A Saucerful of Secrets," was only the second time in EMI history (after The Beatles) that an outside firm was granted creative control. The very name "Hipgnosis" was a piece of found art; Syd Barrett, during one of his more enigmatic phases, scrawled the word in ballpoint pen on the door of the South Kensington flat he shared with the duo. Thorgerson loved the linguistic friction of it: the "Hip" for the new and groovy, and "Gnosis" for the ancient, hidden knowledge. While Peter Christopherson later joined as a third partner in 1974, that initial Barrett-endorsed moniker defined a decade of surrealist mastery for bands like Led Zeppelin, Genesis, and 10cc, before the group dissolved in 1983. |
| Record Label:
EMI 2J 062-04917 / 14C 062-04917 / SHVL 795
ASCAP
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| Vinyl Record Format: 12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record |
| Country Made in Greece by EMI |
