- 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, the legendary British art design group, revolutionized album cover art for rock music. Explore their iconic visual creations on our website, featuring a vast collection of their innovative designs for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and many more. Here is the web-page with a gallery of album covers created by Hipgnosis |
Record Label & Catalog-nr: 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 |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: PINK FLOYD - Saucerful of Secrets UK/Great Britain SCX 6258 |
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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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