{"id":16778,"date":"2025-09-15T01:43:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/16778\/"},"modified":"2025-09-15T01:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T01:43:13","slug":"pink-floyds-wish-you-were-here-deluxe-boxed-set-due-this-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/16778\/","title":{"rendered":"Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ Deluxe Boxed Set Due This Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tFifty years after the original album\u2019s release, and 14 years after a previous boxed set left some fans thinking there was still more in the vault to be mined, Pink Floyd<\/a>\u2018s classic \u201cWish You Were Here\u201d album will get 50th anniversary editions that include a greater wealth of unreleased material, collectively dubbed \u201cWish You Were Here 50.\u201d The new sets arrive in stores Dec. 12.<\/p>\n

\n\tOne of the collection\u2019s never-before-released tracks, \u201cThe Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited),\u201d an early version of \u201cWelcome to the Machine,\u201d was released to streaming services Friday as a teaser for the coming wealth of releases. Watch the lyric video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe announcement for the deluxe boxed set and other editions comes exactly on the 50th anniversary of the album, which was Pink Floyd\u2019s follow-up to the band\u2019s most popular album, \u201cThe Dark Side of the Moon,\u201d and holds an equally special place in the hearts of many fans. The \u201cWish You Were Here 50\u201d releases are part of what is expected to be an ongoing series of elaborate commemorative sets in the wake of Sony Music\u2019s purchase of Pink Floyd\u2019s music rights<\/a> from band members for an estimated $400 million in 2024.<\/p>\n

\n\tAll told, the new boxed set version will include six previously unreleased alternate versions or demos. But other elements are of just as much interest to some collectors or audiophiles. One of those will be a new Dolby Atmos mix of the original album, done by James Guthrie. Another is the inclusion of a live album, taken from a 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena audience tape, that has been restored and remixed by Steven Wilson and is getting an official commercial release for the first time.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe formats for the \u201c50\u201d releases are a 3-LP vinyl set, a 2-CD edition, a Blu-ray, the digital download version and \u2014 the mother lode, of course \u2014 a deluxe boxed set. <\/p>\n

\n\tAlthough some veteran acts like the Beatles have shifted away from Blu-Ray releases, some hardcore Floyd fans who have commented on leaked news have been particularly delighted that a Blu-Ray exists, first of all, and then that it is included both in the deluxe boxed set and as a stand-alone edition. The latter is much more economical than the full box, of course, yet includes virtually all of the copious music (if none of the trinkets), save for a couple of tracks that appear to be exclusive to vinyl.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe Blu-ray includes three concert screen films from the band\u2019s 1975 tour, plus a Storm Thorgerson short. The 3-LP and 2-CD releases include the original album and the nine studio bonus tracks. The deluxe boxed set includes all of the above \u2014 with the three LPs coming on clear vinyl exclusive to the larget set \u2014 plus a fourth vinyl LP (also on clear vinyl), \u201cLive At Wembley 1974,\u201d a replica Japanese 7-inch single of \u201cHave a Cigar\u201d\/\u201dWelcome To The Machine,\u201d a hardcover book, a comic book tour program and a Knebworth concert poster.<\/p>\n

\n\tMuch of the bonus material is carried over from a previous boxed set, the Immersion edition, released in 2011, which is a staple in Pink Floyd fans\u2019 collections even though it was deemed disappointing by some fans at the time. <\/p>\n

\n\tWhat this new set has that is previously unreleased, besides the aforementioned \u201cThe Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited),\u201d includes \u201cThe Machine Song (Roger\u2019s demo),\u201d the first home demo of the song that Roger Waters<\/a> originally brought to the band; a previously unheard instrumental mix of the track \u201cWish You Were Here\u201d showcasing David Gilmour<\/a>\u2019s pedal steel guitar; and a complete \u201cShine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9)\u201d that joins together two halves of the song that opened and closed the original album, newly mixed in stereo by Guthrie.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\"\"<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\tPink Floyd \u2018WIsh You Were Here\u2019 boxed set
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSony Music Entertainment<\/p>\n

\n\tFans are also particularly eager to hear what Wilson, a big name in the world of remixes of classic rock albums, has done with the 1975 Sports Arena audience tape to make it worthy of commercial release.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe \u201cWish You Were Here\u201d sets follow the success of another Pink Floyd project this year under the band\u2019s new Sony aegis \u2014 a remastered version of the group\u2019s 1972 Pompeii concert film, with the refresh becoming a hit in Imax theaters nationwide, and a first-time official album release of the soundtrack, all dubbed \u201cPink Floyd at Pompeii \u2013 MCMLXXII.\u201d<\/p>\n

\n\t
The full track listings for \u201cWish You Were Here 50\u201d by edition:<\/p>\n

never before officially released<\/p>\n

\n\tDIGITAL<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDISC 1\u201d \u2013 Original album
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
Welcome to the Machine
Have a Cigar
Wish You Were Here
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDISC 2\u201d \u2013 Bonus tracks
Wine Glasses (2:13)
Have a Cigar (Alternate Version)
Wish You Were Here (featuring St\u00e9phane Grappelli)
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix) *
The Machine Song (Roger\u2019s Demo) *
The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited) *
Wish You Were Here (Take 1) *
Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix) *
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix) *<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDISC 3\u201d \u2013 Live bootleg
Raving and Drooling (Live bootleg \u2013 Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
You\u2019ve Got To Be Crazy (Live bootleg \u2013 Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (1-5) (Live bootleg \u2013 Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975 ) *
Have a Cigar (Live bootleg \u2013 Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Shine on You Crazy Diamond (6-9) (Live bootleg \u2013 Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Speak to Me (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Breathe (In The Air) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
On the Run (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Time (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
The Great Gig in the Sky (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Money (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Us and Them (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Any Colour You Like (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Brain Damage (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Eclipse (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Echoes (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *<\/p>\n

\n\t2-CD<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDISC 1\u201d
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
Welcome to the Machine
Have a Cigar
Wish You Were Here
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)
Wine Glasses
Have a Cigar (Alternate Version)
Wish You Were Here (featuring St\u00e9phane Grappelli)<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cDISC 2\u201d
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix) *
The Machine Song (Roger\u2019s Demo) *
The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited) *
Wish You Were Here (Take 1) *
Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix) *
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix) *<\/p>\n

\n\t3-LP<\/p>\n

\n\tSide A
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-5)
Welcome to the Machine<\/p>\n

\n\tSide B
Have a Cigar
Wish You Were Here
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 6-9)<\/p>\n

\n\tSide C
Wine Glasses
Have a Cigar (Alternate Version)
Wish You Were Here (featuring St\u00e9phane Grappelli)<\/p>\n

\n\tSide D
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix) *
The Machine Song (Roger\u2019s Demo) *<\/p>\n

\n\tSide E
The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited) *
Wish You Were Here (Take 1) *
Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix) *<\/p>\n

\n\tSide F
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix) *<\/p>\n

\n\tBlu-Ray<\/p>\n

\n\tWish You Were Here original 5-track album
2025 Dolby Atmos Mix
2011 5.1 Surround Mix
1975 Stereo Mix
1975 4.0 Quad Mix<\/p>\n

\n\tBonus Audio Material (stereo)
Wine Glasses
Have a Cigar (Alternate Version)
Wish You Were Here (featuring St\u00e9phane Grappelli)
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Early Instrumental Version, Rough Mix) *
The Machine Song (Roger\u2019s Demo) *
The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited) *
Wish You Were Here (Take 1) *
Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix) *
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1-9, New Stereo Mix) *<\/p>\n

\n\tLive Bootleg (stereo)
Raving and Drooling (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
You\u2019ve Got To Be Crazy (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (1-5) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Have a Cigar (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Shine on You Crazy Diamond (6-9) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Speak to Me (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Breathe (In The Air) (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
On the Run (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Time (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
The Great Gig in the Sky (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Money (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Us and Them (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Any Colour You Like (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Brain Damage (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Eclipse (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *
Echoes (Live from the Los Angeles Sports Arena, 1975) *<\/p>\n

\n\tVideos (concert Screen Films)<\/p>\n

Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Part I)<\/p>\n

Shine On You Crazy Diamond<\/p>\n

Welcome To The Machine<\/p>\n

Storm Thorgerson Short Film, 2000
Produced & Directed by Storm Thorgerson<\/p>\n

\n\tDELUXE BOX SET<\/p>\n

\n\tIncluding all 2CD, 3LP (on exclusive clear vinyl) and Blu-Ray formats listed below, plus:<\/p>\n

\n\tA fourth clear vinyl LP titled: \u201cLP4\u201d \u2013 Live At Wembley 1974
Side G
Shine On You Crazy Diamond<\/p>\n

\n\tSide H
You\u2019ve Got To Be Crazy<\/p>\n

\n\tJapanese Replica 7\u201d Single:
Have A Cigar (edit) b\/w Welcome To The Machine<\/p>\n

\n\tHardcover book with unseen photographs<\/p>\n

\n\tComic Book Tour Programme<\/p>\n

\n\tKnebworth Poster<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Fifty years after the original album\u2019s release, and 14 years after a previous boxed set left some fans…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16779,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28],"tags":[16478,146,85,46,409,9394,16479],"class_list":{"0":"post-16778","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-music","8":"tag-david-gilmour","9":"tag-entertainment","10":"tag-il","11":"tag-israel","12":"tag-music","13":"tag-pink-floyd","14":"tag-roger-waters"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16778"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16778\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}