Pink Floyd fans, listen up! Third Man Records is proud to present Syd Barrett’s solo albums as the 57th installment of the Vault subscription series. Barrett’s solo works have been individually out of print for almost ten years and have never been available altogether on vinyl before. This stunning 180-gram vinyl encapsulates them all. The records, in conjunction with Sony Music Entertainment, were pressed at Third Man Pressing in Detroit. They come packed together in a custom slipcase, featuring exclusive artwork and a 7-inch single by David Gilmour covering “Dominoes” and “Dark Globe.” Sign up for the exciting Third Man Vault Program is open now through July 31st at midnight CST.
Syd Barrett led the legendary band Pink Floyd until his departure from the group in 1968. He helped steer the musical scene he was in toward its late 60’s style. His solo work exists as a mythical yet wondrous output, earning a cult following over the past fifty years. The mixture of folk and psychedelics oozes from his music, beautifully and soulfully produced.
Barrett’s first album, The Madcap Laughs, released January 1970, is known as his best solo effort. Standouts like “Octopus,” a whimsically charming track, shine at their brightest on the golden-haired vinyl. It has a full, rich sound, recorded at Abbey Road Studios with the help of former Floyd bandmates David Gilmour and Roger Waters. Later that same year Barrett came out, calling on the same studio and musical partners. The record, on a pale lemonade-colored vinyl, features gems such as “Gigolo Aunt,” and of course, “Baby Lemonade.” Barrett’s 1988 Opel is full of unreleased material and outtakes from the late sixties, filling in the blanks of his two previous albums. This vinyl is opal, reminiscent of the milky way as he digs into the vault.
Check out the albums and order here by midnight on July 31st to guarantee yourself a copy of Syd Barrett’s critical solo collection.
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