- Great Britain 3rd Issue SCX 6258
Pink Floyd's "A Saucerful of Secrets" is a landmark album in the history of rock music. It represented a significant departure from the band's earlier work and showcased their newfound interest in experimental soundscapes and extended improvisation. The album's themes of isolation and despair, along with its groundbreaking musical innovations, helped to create a timeless masterpiece that continues to influence generations of musicians. This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.
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Laminated flipback cover, "File Under Popular" "A Saucerful of Secrets" is the second studio album by English rock group 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 |
Music Genre: Acid/Psych, Prog Rock |
Album Production information: The album: "PINK FLOYD - Saucerful of Secrets UK/Great Britain SCX 6258" was produced by: Norman Smith Album cover design: Hipgnosis 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 |
Record Label Information: EMI Columbia SCX 6258 |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year and Country: 1968 Made in Gt Britain |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "PINK FLOYD - Saucerful of Secrets UK/Great Britain SCX 6258 " |
The detailed tracklist of this record "PINK FLOYD - Saucerful of Secrets UK/Great Britain SCX 6258" is:
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Columbia-EMI 2C 064 - 04.190 , 1968 , France
Pink Floyd's "A Saucerful of Secrets" 12" Vinyl LP, a 1968 French release, symbolizes a pivotal moment in music history. Recorded across iconic studios from August 1967 to April 1968, it marked the departure of Syd Barrett, the band's creative force. Produced by Norman Smith, it reached #9 in the UK but didn't chart in the USA. The album stands as a timeless embodiment of progressive rock's evolution and international impact.
Learn moreColumbia EMI Pathe Marconi 1041901 , 1987 , France
The French release of Pink Floyd's "A Saucerful of Secrets" (12" LP, Columbia Records) encapsulates a transformative period in the band's history, recording between August 1967 and April 1968. This vinyl, marked by its unique Catalognr Columbia EMI Pathe Marconi 1041901 and blue gradient color, symbolizes the transition from Syd Barrett to a collective effort. Norman Smith's production, coupled with Abbey Road Studios, results in a distinctive album contributing to the late 1960s progressive rock movement.
Learn moreColumbia 1C 072-04 190 , 1968 , Germany
Pink Floyd's "Saucerful of Secrets" 12" vinyl LP, released by Columbia Records in Germany (Columbia 1C 072-04 190), embodies the band's evolution amidst the cultural upheavals of 1968. Departing from their early sound, the album's experimental nature mirrors the era's artistic exploration. The larger LP format, enriched by intricate cover art, adds a visual dimension to the immersive musical experience, encapsulating a transformative period in music history.
Learn moreColumbia 1C 038-15 7694 , 1968 , Germany/EEC
"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.
Learn moreEMI Columbia SCX 6258 , 1968 , Gt Britain
Pink Floyd's "A Saucerful of Secrets" is a landmark album in the history of rock music. It represented a significant departure from the band's earlier work and showcased their newfound interest in experimental soundscapes and extended improvisation. The album's themes of isolation and despair, along with its groundbreaking musical innovations, helped to create a timeless masterpiece that continues to influence generations of musicians
Learn moreEMI Columbia SCX 6258 / YAX 3633 , 1968 , Gt Britain
Pink Floyd's 1968 "A Saucerful of Secrets" 12" Vinyl LP, a masterpiece of Acid Psychedelic Progressive Rock, embodies the cultural zeitgeist of the late '60s. Produced by Norman Smith, it signifies the band's evolution, marked by experimental sounds and avant-garde compositions. The album's black and white portrait-adorned cover mirrors its psychedelic nature, encapsulating a sonic journey that defied conventions and contributed significantly to the transformative musical landscape of its time.
Learn moreEMI Columbia SCX 6258 , 1968 , Gt Britain
Pink Floyd's "A Saucerful of Secrets" is a landmark album in the history of rock music. It represented a significant departure from the band's earlier work and showcased their newfound interest in experimental soundscapes and extended improvisation. The album's themes of isolation and despair, along with its groundbreaking musical innovations, helped to create a timeless masterpiece that continues to influence generations of musicians.
Learn morePortrait SCX 6258, YAX 3633 , 1968 , Israel
Pink Floyd's 1968 album "A Saucerful of Secrets," produced by Norman Smith and featuring cover art by HIPGNOSIS, is a pivotal work in the psychedelic rock genre. Marking the transition from Syd Barrett's departure, the album's innovative production, diverse musical elements, and global release, including in Israel by CBS, reflect the band's impact during a transformative era in music history.
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