Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here 12" Vinyl LP Album

- German Release

The German release of Pink Floyd's iconic album, "Wish You Were Here," on 12" Vinyl LP, marked a significant moment in 1975 music history. Produced by EMI Harvest/Electrola (Catalognr: 1C 062-96 918), the album's distinctive sound and emotional resonance showcased the band's mastery. The German edition, "Made in Germany," stands as a testament to Pink Floyd's enduring influence on the international music scene during that era. This web-page has hi-res photos of the album covers, record label and a detailed description.

 

High Resolution Photo #1 PINK FLOYD Wish You Were Germany

"Wish You Were Here" Album Description:

Released in 1975, Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" marked a pivotal moment in progressive rock. The German pressing on 12" vinyl captured the album's raw energy and emotional depth, resonating with audiences across Europe.

A Product of Its Time

The album emerged amidst a backdrop of disillusionment with the music industry and a growing sense of isolation. Pink Floyd themselves were grappling with the absence of founding member Syd Barrett, whose mental breakdown had forced him to leave the band a few years prior. This melancholic undercurrent permeates the entire record, reflected in its introspective lyrics and poignant musical arrangements.

Musical Innovation

"Wish You Were Here" showcased Pink Floyd's continued experimentation within the progressive rock genre. Tracks like "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" seamlessly blend extended instrumental passages with Gilmour's soaring vocals, creating a hypnotic soundscape. The album also featured innovative use of synthesizers and studio techniques, pushing the boundaries of contemporary music production.

Stirring Controversy

Despite its critical acclaim, "Wish You Were Here" wasn't without its controversies. The scathing indictment of the music industry in "Have a Cigar" raised eyebrows, and the album's minimalist cover art, featuring two businessmen shaking hands while on fire, sparked various interpretations.

The Creative Force

The German pressing boasts the talents of the classic Pink Floyd lineup: David Gilmour on guitar and vocals, Nick Mason on drums, Roger Waters on bass and lead vocals, and Richard Wright on keyboards. Their collective vision and musicianship breathe life into the album's complex compositions, making "Wish You Were Here" a landmark achievement in rock history.

Music Genre:

Acid, Psych , Progressive Rock

Collector's notes for PINK FLOYD - Wish You Were Here Germany ( detailed background information on the persons working on this album)

Album Front Cover Details:

  • This album comes with a custom inner sleeve made from light cardboard
  • The album cover shows a photo of two men shaking hands
  • There is NO band-name and NO album-title on the front cover
  • There is NO catalog-nr on the front cover

Album Back Cover Details:

  • In the upper right corner of the album back cover are the catalognr's for the LP and for the Cassette editions:

1 C 064-96 918
1 C 244-96 918

  • There is NO barcode on the back cover

Inner Sleeve Details:

On one side of the custom inner sleeve near the center bottom, we can see:

HARVEST (Logo)
EMI Electrola (Logo)
EMI Electrola GMBH - All rights reserved. Printed in Germany by 4P NIKLAUS GMBH, Köln (Note: this line will be different compared to other releases of "Wish You Were Here" from Germany)

In the bottom right corner of the inner sleeve is the catalognr:

1C 064-96 918

Album Record Label Details:

  • The label has black and blue color and a YELLOW dot. (Note: other releases of this album can have a white dot)
  • There is NO label code on the record's label
  • The Rights Society "GEMA" (boxed) is printed near the center in the direction of 5 o'clock.
  • The catalognr is printed near 4 o'clock

1 C 064-96 918

  • Is the catalognr the same as on the cover`?
  • The rim-texts on the label run from 1 o'clock to 9 o'clock and 7 o'clock to 3 o'clock. The rim-texts are printed in the German language
  • Near the bottom of the label, at 6 o'clock is the Harvest company logo
  • Near the bottom of the label, at 7 o'clock there is:

(P) 1975
EMI Records
Ltd

Album Production: 

Producer: Pink Floyd

Recorded at Abbey Road Studio

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

Photography: Aubrey Powell ( took the photo of the two businessmen shaking hands, one of them engulfed in flames. )

Sleeve design and photography assistance: Howard Bartrop, Jeff Smith, Peter Christopherson, and Richard Manning assisted with the overall design and photography setup.

Graphics Design: George Hardie NTA* created the graphics used on the sleeve

Record Label & Catalognr:

EMI Harvest / Electrola 1C 062-96 918 (1C062-96918) 
Media Format: 12" Vinyl LP Record 
Album weight 280 grams

Year and Country:

1975 Made in Germany
Band Members and Musicians on: Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd's Band members are:

Complete Track Listing of: Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here
    Side One:
  1. Shine on your Crazy Diamond (Part One, Two, Three, Four, Five)
  2. Welcome to the Machine
    Side Two:
  1. Have a Cigar
  2. Wish You Were Here
  3. Shine Ony Your Crazy Diamond (Part Six, Seven, Eight, Nine)
Album cover photos of : Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here
Photo of Front Cover 
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Photo of Album's Back Cover  
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Photo of Album's Back Cover  

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Photo of Record Label 
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 Note: the pictures on this page are actual photos of the album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).

Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone )

 

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Amiga AWA 8 55 979 , 1973 , East-Germany

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Harvest 2C 068-96918 , 1975 , France

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 Harvest – 1 C 064-96 918 , 1975 , Germany

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EMI Harvest / Electrola 1C 062-96 918 , 1975 , Germany

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EMI Harvest 14C 066-96918 / 2J 066-96918 / SHVL 814A , 1975 , Greece

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EMI SHVL 814 , 1975 , Gt Britain

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 Harvest – 5C 062-96918 , 1975 , Netherlands

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EMI Harvest 1A 064-96918 , 1975 , Netherlands

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PINK FLOYD - Wish You Were Here (Spain) 12" Vinyl LP
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Harvest 1J 066-96918 , 1975 , Spain

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EMI 7C 062-96918 , 1975 , Sweden

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