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Pink Floyd - A Saucerful of Secrets - 12" Vinyl LP Album

- 6th Issue for Germany and Netherlands

"A Saucerful of Secrets" is the second album by rock band Pink Floyd, and arguably one of the first progressive rock albums. It was recorded at EMI Studios, Abbey Road Studios, at various dates from August 1967 to April 1968. The album was released that June and reached #9 in the UK, while remaining the only Floyd album to not chart at all in the USA.

A Saucerful of Secrets Album Description:

Pink Floyd's second studio album, "A Saucerful of Secrets", is not only a masterpiece of progressive rock but also a pivotal point in the band's history. Released in 1968, this album marked the transition from Syd Barrett's psychedelic era to the emergence of Roger Waters and David Gilmour as the dominant forces in the band. The 6th issue of the album in Germany and the Netherlands on 12" vinyl LP captures this transformation and showcases the evolution of Pink Floyd's sound.

At the time of recording "A Saucerful of Secrets", Syd Barrett's mental health was deteriorating, and his once brilliant songwriting had become erratic and unpredictable. This 6th issue of the album serves as a reminder of the impact Barrett had on Pink Floyd's early sound. Despite his declining condition, Barrett contributed to three tracks on the album, including the ethereal and haunting "Jugband Blues". The lyrics of this song give us a glimpse into Barrett's fractured state of mind and foreshadow the band's transition into a new era.

However, it was the addition of David Gilmour that would ultimately solidify Pink Floyd's lineup and redefine their sound. Gilmour's melodic guitar work and harmonies brought a new depth and richness to the band's music, evident in tracks like "Remember a Day" and the title track "A Saucerful of Secrets". These songs feature Gilmour's signature guitar solos, which would become a defining element of Pink Floyd's later albums.

The 6th issue of "A Saucerful of Secrets" on 12" vinyl LP in Germany and the Netherlands is a collector's item for fans of Pink Floyd and Syd Barrett. It represents a snapshot of the band's transition, capturing both the remnants of Barrett's influence and the emerging brilliance of Gilmour's contributions. The album cover, featuring the iconic artwork by Hipgnosis, adds to its allure, with its mysterious and dreamlike imagery.

Moreover, this edition of the album allows listeners to fully immerse themselves in the sonic landscape crafted by Pink Floyd. The warm sound of vinyl provides a nostalgic and authentic listening experience, allowing the nuances of the music to come to life. The album's dynamic range and carefully crafted production can be fully appreciated on this format, enhancing the overall enjoyment for audiophiles and music enthusiasts.

Production & Recording Information:

Music Genre:

Prog Rock, Psychedelic, Acid Music

Collector Notes / Liner Notes
  • Sixth Issue
  • Cover says Printed in Germany
  • Label says Made in EEC
  • David Gilmour's name is misprinted as "Gilmore"
  • Blue-white with black letters and white Columbia-logo.
Label & Catalognr:

Columbia 1C 038-15 7694 (Blue and White Colours)

Media Format:

12" Full-Length Vinyl LP DMM (Direct Metal Mastering)
Album weight: 200 gram

Year & Country:

1968 – Made in Germany/EEC

Producers:
  • Norman Smith – Producer
    Explore more about Norman Smith’s groundbreaking work with Pink Floyd by visiting this webpage .

Band Members / Musicians:

Band Members, Musicians:
  • Roger Waters – bass guitar, lead vocals
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  • David Gilmour – lead guitar, lead vocals (incorrectly spelt Gilmore on the album)
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  • Rick Wright – piano, organ, mellotron, vibraphone, lead vocals
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  • Nick Mason – drums, percussion, vocals
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  • Syd Barrett – rhythm guitar, lead vocals
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Complete Track-listing:

Tracklisting Side One:
  1. Let There Be More Light (Roger Waters)
  2. Remember a Day (Rick Wright)
  3. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun (Roger Waters)
  4. Corporal Clegg (Roger Waters)
Tracklisting Side Two:
  1. A Saucerful of Secrets (Waters, Wright, Mason, Gibson)
  2. See-Saw (Rick Wright)
  3. Jugband Blues (Syd Barrett)
Album Front Cover Photo
Album cover dominated by a dense, cosmic collage. Across the very top runs a cropped white sans‑serif band name, reading partly as “pinkfloyd,” cut off at both ends. At upper left sits a square EMI Columbia logo. The background is a speckled star field that shifts from misty teal to dark brown. A chain of circular, planet‑like discs arcs from left center toward a bright mirrored sphere that reflects small human figures and sky. Below, a ringed planet sweeps diagonally. Near the bottom edge, four translucent green bell‑ or bottle‑shaped forms repeat in a row. At right, shadowy, ribbon‑like textures and a dark figure‑shaped mass fade into the collage. In the mid‑right, a curved green instrument face marked with stars and symbols overlays foliage and landscape fragments. Overall the image layers astronomy, reflection, and weathered textures into a dreamlike, space‑aged montage.

The image shows a richly layered, space‑themed collage. A cropped strip of bold white lettering runs along the top, reading partially as pinkfloyd, with both ends cut by the frame. At the upper left is a small square EMI Columbia logo.

The background mixes a grainy star field with cloudy, marbled textures. From the left, a chain of round, planet‑like medallions curves inward toward a bright mirrored sphere that vividly reflects several small human figures and an outdoor scene. Beneath this, a ringed planet sweeps diagonally, its rings echoing the arc of the medallions.

Toward the lower edge, four translucent green, bell‑ or bottle‑shaped forms repeat in a faint row. On the right, dark ribbons and a shadowy vertical mass dissolve into the collage. Near the mid‑right, a curved green dial or astrolabe‑like band, dotted with star motifs, overlays leafy green shapes and a sliver of landscape, adding a precise, celestial accent to the dreamy composition.

Album Back Cover Photo
Back cover of the Pink Floyd album 'A Saucerful of Secrets' from the German/EEC 6th issue. The background is plain white with minimal decoration. Centered at the top, the title 'A SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS' appears in bold uppercase black letters, with 'PINK FLOYD' in a slightly larger font directly underneath. Below, track listings are divided into 'SEITE 1' and 'SEITE 2', each in smaller uppercase black text, listing the songs with composers in parentheses. Side 1 lists: Let There Be More Light (Roger Waters), Remember A Day (Rick Wright), Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (Roger Waters), Corporal Clegg (Roger Waters). Side 2 lists: A Saucerful Of Secrets (Waters-Wright-Mason-Gilmore), See-Saw (Rick Wright), Jugband Blues (Syd Barrett). At the bottom left are small Columbia and EMI logos. Bottom right has fine print crediting EMI for marketing, manufacturing, and distribution, and 4P NICOLAUS GmbH, Köln for printing. At the top right is a barcode with the catalog number 1C 038 1576941 and 'DMM' printed beside it. A faint reddish smudge is visible along the left margin of the otherwise clean white background.

The back cover is stark and minimalist, set against a clean white background. At the top center, the album title A SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS is printed in bold uppercase black letters, with PINK FLOYD in a larger font directly beneath.

The tracklist is divided into two sections labeled SEITE 1 and SEITE 2, each showing song titles with composer credits in parentheses. Side 1 includes Let There Be More Light (Roger Waters), Remember A Day (Rick Wright), Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (Roger Waters), and Corporal Clegg (Roger Waters). Side 2 features A Saucerful Of Secrets (Waters-Wright-Mason-Gilmore), See-Saw (Rick Wright), and Jugband Blues (Syd Barrett).

At the bottom left are the Columbia and EMI logos in small black-and-white boxes. The lower right contains production credits for EMI and 4P NICOLAUS GmbH, Köln. The upper right corner holds a barcode with the catalog number 1C 038 1576941 and the text DMM. A faint reddish vertical smudge appears along the left margin, subtly breaking the otherwise pristine white surface.

Close up of Record Label
Close-up of Side 1 record label from the German/EEC 6th issue of Pink Floyd’s 'A Saucerful of Secrets'. The label is divided horizontally with a light sky-blue top fading into white at the bottom. At the top center, a large white musical note inside a blue circle sits above the bold white text 'Columbia'. Around the outer edge in fine black print is a copyright warning. On the left side are the 'ST 33' symbol in a circle, 'GEMA', 'STEMRA', 'Stereo', and the 'DMM' logo. To the right is the catalog number '1C 038-15 7694 1 A', the 'LC 0162' label code in an oval, and the word 'Seite 1'. Centered below the spindle hole is the album title in bold uppercase 'A SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS' with the track list beneath, showing song titles, composers, and durations: Let There Be More Light (Waters) 5:30, Remember A Day (Wright) 4:25, Set Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (Waters) 5:21, Corporal Clegg (Waters) 4:06. At the bottom, in uppercase black text, is 'PINK FLOYD'. The spindle hole is in the center, revealing the black vinyl surface around the label.

This image shows a detailed view of the Side 1 record label from the German/EEC 6th issue of A Saucerful of Secrets. The label design features a light blue upper half that fades into white below, with a large white musical note set inside a blue circle at the very top above the bold Columbia logo.

Along the outer rim, fine black print carries a copyright notice. The left side includes the ST 33 speed symbol, GEMA, STEMRA, Stereo, and the DMM logo. On the right, the catalog number 1C 038-15 7694 1 A is printed above the LC 0162 label code and Seite 1.

Beneath the spindle hole, the title A SAUCERFUL OF SECRETS appears in bold uppercase, followed by a four-song listing with composers and durations: Let There Be More Light (Waters) 5:30, Remember A Day (Wright) 4:25, Set Controls For The Heart Of The Sun (Waters) 5:21, and Corporal Clegg (Waters) 4:06. At the bottom center, PINK FLOYD is printed in uppercase black text. The glossy black vinyl surface is visible around the label’s edge.

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