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This is a limited 40th anniversary release of Pink Floyd’s “Piper at the Gates of Dawn" which was newly remastered by James Guthrie from the original master tapes. Discs 1 and 2 contain the full "Piper" album, represented in both mono and stereo versions. Disc 3 includes all the Pink Floyd singles from 1967, including "Arnold Layne", "See Emily Play", and "Apples And Oranges", plus the B-sides "Candy And A Current Bun" and "Paintbox" as well as previously unissued versions of "Matilda Mother", "Apples And Oranges" (1967 stereo version) and two rare edits of "Interstellar Overdrive", one previously only available on an EP in France (French Edit) and take six of the track from the original recording sessions discovered in the EMI archive. This release also includes special packaging designed by Storm Thorgerson which will resemble a cloth-covered book and a 12 page reproduction of a Syd Barrett notebook.Pink Floyd's debut was its only recording based on the vision of founding singer/guitarist Syd Barrett. Recorded at Abbey Road at the same time The Beatles were cutting "Sgt. Peppers". Pink Floyd: Syd Barrett vocals, guitar; Roger Waters vocals, bass; Rick Wright piano, organ; Nick Mason drums. DISC 1: PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN: 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Mono): 1. Astronomy Domine 2. Lucifer Sam 3. Matilda Mother 4. Flaming 5. Pow R Toc H 6. Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk 7. Interstellar Overdrive 8. Gnome 9. Chapter 24 10. Scarecrow 11. Bike DISC 2: PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN: 40TH ANNIVERSARY (Stereo): 1. Astronomy Domine 2. Lucifer Sam 3. Matilda Mother 4. Flaming 5. Pow R Toc H 6. Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk 7. Interstellar Overdrive 8. Gnome 9. Chapter 24 10. Scarecrow 11. Bike DISC 3: PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAWN: 40TH ANNIVERSARY (BONUS TRACKS): 1. Arnold Layne 2. Candy And A Current Bun 3. See Emily Play 4. Apples And Oranges 5. Paintbox 6. Interstellar Overdrive - (take 2, French Edit) 7. Apples And Oranges - (Stereo) 8. Matilda Mother - (alternate take) 9. Interstellar Overdrive - (take 6)Read full review
While perhaps not as well known as some of the other "psychedelic" albums of 1967 (most notably, the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper), this album remains the most concise, focused, and beautiful albums of all time: arguably "the" psychedelic album of all time. All of this is made even more impressive by the fact that it was Pink Floyd's first album, and even more tragic considering the infamous downfall of front man Syd Barrett after it came out. This version of the album comes with a stereo mix of the album (fairly identical to the prior CD release from 1994) and a mono mix, which showcases some subtle, but major, differences in sound. The bonus disc contains some of the bands early singles and b-sides ("Arnold Layne, "Candy and a Currant Bun," "Apples and Oranges," and "Paintbox"), an alternate version of "Matilda Mother," and two different versions of the band's famous jam "Interstellar Overdrive." The final track on the bonus disc, "Interstellar Overdrive (Take 6)" offers an extremely different take on the song that I have actually grown to prefer to the one that made the album proper. In addition, this all comes with a book containing early band notes and artwork. A great product for anyone who loves Pink Floyd. Read full review
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The mono (monoral) version of the album does sound different than you stereo version that I am used to hearing. The extra tracks on both the mono and stereo disks are nice to have too. And the third disk of bonus tracks is cool too. This release (the tracks on disks one and two) are more or less like a combined version of the original US LP and UK LP, which do differ. This album includes all songs. Many of the "extra" tracks were also included on the Pink Floyd compilation "Relics". I now am thinking of seeking out a UK copy of the original LP. I'm pretty sure the one I already have is an US copy. Hmmm, but what of those Mono vs Stereo LPs? This product is nicely packaged, though a bit pricey considering you are essentially paying for two versions of the same album. I already also own a Stereo CD version and not sure of my LP. The sound is clearer and improved over the previous CD reissue and Stereo LP. "Interstellar Overdrive" is distinctly different in its monoral mix. It seems at the time they mixed the singles for monoral release but as singles put more work into them. You'll quickly notice that in the mono "Interstellar Overdrive" there is an organ near the beginning of the track that is lacking from the stereo mix altogether. And there are other sound effects and parts of the music including solos that differ. For much of the entire album the two mixes differ in sound.Read full review
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Loving the mono mix of this classic.
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