Released in 1968, Pink Floyd's "Point Me at the Sky" single captures their evolution between Syd Barrett's influence and David Gilmour's emergence. This rare UK single features a co-written ballad (A-side) and showcases their heavier improvisational style with "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" (B-side). The unique picture sleeve adds to its collectability, making it a valuable artifact of Pink Floyd's early years.
Pink Floyd's "Point Me at the Sky" b/w "Careful with That Axe, Eugene" 7" picture sleeve vinyl single is a rare and fascinating artifact of the band's early years. Released in December 1968, it stands as a testament to their evolving sound and the creative partnership between Syd Barrett and David Gilmour."
A Glimpse into a Transitional Period:
Sandwiched between Barrett's psychedelic leadership and the emergence of Gilmour's signature style, this single captures Pink Floyd in a state of transition. "Point Me at the Sky," co-written by both Barrett and Gilmour, showcases a blend of their distinct influences. Barrett's whimsical lyrics and spacey guitar work are evident, while Gilmour's bluesy riffs hint at the direction the band would soon take.
A Tale of Two Sides:
The A-side, "Point Me at the Sky," is a mid-tempo ballad with a hypnotic melody and airy vocals shared by Barrett and Gilmour. The B-side, "Careful with That Axe, Eugene," is a heavier, more experimental piece showcasing the band's burgeoning improvisational skills. Notably, this song would become a staple of their live performances for years to come, evolving into the iconic "Echoes."
A Collector's Prize:
Released only in the UK, Germany, and some European countries, the single is incredibly rare. The turquoise Columbia label and unique picture sleeve featuring a psychedelic image further enhance its collectability. Additionally, an error on the sleeve and label incorrectly lists the title as "Point Me To The Sky," adding another layer of intrigue to this historic release.
Musical Significance:
Despite not charting in the UK, "Point Me at the Sky" holds significant historical value. It marked the end of Pink Floyd's single releases in the UK for nearly a decade and served as a bridge between the psychedelic era and the more progressive direction they would explore in the following years. The B-side, "Careful with That Axe, Eugene," became a fan favorite and a cornerstone of the band's live repertoire, cementing its place in Pink Floyd's legacy.
Genre: Acid, Psych Rock |
Tracks side 1: Point Me At the Sky |
Tracks side 2: Careful with that Axe Eugene |
Record Label & Catalognr: EMI-Harvest 3X 006-05459 |
Packaging: P/S Picture Sleeve |
Media Format: 7" Single/EP |
Year / Country 1968 Made in Italy |
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When Tigers Broke Free b/w Bring The Boys Back Home 7" SingleBelow 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.
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.
Show Index Page1974
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
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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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.
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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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