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Pink Floyd
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Pink Floyd was and English rock band founded in London in 1965 by students Syd Barrett (guitar, lead vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals). They gained popularity performing in London's underground music scene during the late 60s, and under Barrett's leadership released two charting singles and a successful debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967). Guitarist David Gilmour joined in December 1967; Barrett left in April 1968 due to deteriorating mental health. Waters became the band's primary lyricist and eventually their dominant songwriter, and the band went on to release a series of successful albums. Following creative tensions, Wright left Pink Floyd in 1979, followed by Waters in 1985. Gilmour and Mason continued as Pink Floyd; Wright rejoined them as a session musician and, later, a band member.
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Various Artists — Side Effects Various Artists — Side Effects
(Fruits de Mer crustacean 61-64, 2015, 4LP)
Nguyên Lê — Celebrating The Dark Side of the Moon Nguyên Lê — Celebrating The Dark Side of the Moon
(ACT 9574-2, 2014, CD)
Pink Floyd — The Endless River Pink Floyd — The Endless River
(Columbia 88875007882, 2014, CD)
Various Artists — Back against the Wall Various Artists — Back against the Wall
(Purple Pyramid CLP-1535, 2005, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon
(Eagle Records EV 30042-9, 2003, DVD)
Various Artists — The Electronic Tribute to Pink Floyd Various Artists — The Electronic Tribute to Pink Floyd
(Vitamin CD-8523, 2000, CD)
Various Artists — Tribute to the Titans Various Artists — Tribute to the Titans
(Magna Carta MA-9032-2, 1999, CD)
Various Artists — The Moon Revisited Various Artists — The Moon Revisited
(Magna Carta MA-9002-2, 1995, CD)
Pink Floyd — Pulse Pink Floyd — Pulse
(Columbia C2K 67064, 1995, 2CD)
Various Artists — A Saucerful of Pink Various Artists — A Saucerful of Pink
(Cleopatra CLEO 9551-2, 1995, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — Total Eclipse Pink Floyd — Total Eclipse
(Great Dane Records CD 9320, 1993, 4CD)
Pink Floyd — The Division Bell Pink Floyd — The Division Bell
(EMI 50999 028961 2 0, 1991/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Delicate Sound of Thunder Pink Floyd — Delicate Sound of Thunder
(Parlophone R2-541007, 1988/2014, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — A Momentary Lapse of Reason Pink Floyd — A Momentary Lapse of Reason
(EMI 50999 028959 2 5, 1987/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — The Final Cut Pink Floyd — The Final Cut
(EMI 50999 028956 2 8, 1983/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live Pink Floyd — Is There Anybody Out There? The Wall Live
(Columbia C2K 62058, 1981/2002, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — The Wall Pink Floyd — The Wall
(EMI 50999 028944 2 3, 1979/2011, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — Animals Pink Floyd — Animals
(Capitol 50999 028951 2 3, 1977/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Wish You Were Here Pink Floyd — Wish You Were Here
(EMI 50999 029450 2 6, 1975/2011, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon Pink Floyd — Dark Side of the Moon
(EMI 50999 028955 2 9, 1973/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Live at Pompeii: The Director's Cut Pink Floyd — Live at Pompeii: The Director's Cut
(Hip-O/Universal B0001315-09, 1972/2003, DVD)
Pink Floyd — Obscured by Clouds Pink Floyd — Obscured by Clouds
(Capitol 50999 028943 2 4, 1972/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Meddle Pink Floyd — Meddle
(Capitol 50999 028942 2 5, 1971/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Atom Heart Mother Pink Floyd — Atom Heart Mother
(Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab UDCD595, 1970/1993, CD)
Pink Floyd — Soundtrack from the Film More Pink Floyd — Soundtrack from the Film More
(Capitol 50999 028938 2 2, 1969/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Ummagumma Pink Floyd — Ummagumma
(EMI 50999 028937 2 3, 1969/2011, 2CD)
Pink Floyd — A Saucerful of Secrets Pink Floyd — A Saucerful of Secrets
(EMI 50999 028936 2 4, 1968/2011, CD)
Pink Floyd — Piper at the Gates of Dawn Pink Floyd — Piper at the Gates of Dawn
(Capitol 50999 028935 2 5, 1967/2011, CD)

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