| An Introduction to Syd Barrett | |
| Type: | greatest |
| Artist: | Syd Barrett |
| Cover: | Introductionbarrett.jpg |
| Released: | 4 October 2010 |
| Recorded: | January 1967 – July 1970 |
| Studio: | Sound Techniques, Abbey Road, London |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Length: | 59:31 |
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| Prev Title: | Syd Barrett: The Radio One Sessions |
| Prev Year: | 2004 |
An Introduction to Syd Barrett is a 'best of' compilation featuring the work of Syd Barrett spanning the period 1967–1970, including both material written during his time with Pink Floyd and his post-band solo career.
The album was released in the UK and Europe on 4 October 2010, with different release dates for the rest of the world. The album features a series of new remasters and remixes, all overseen by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour.[1] The cover art, featuring various images relating to songs contained within the album, was designed and created by long-term Pink Floyd conceptual artist Storm Thorgerson.[1] The album reached 104 on the UK Albums Chart.[2]
An extra track for iTunes is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", with the physical version providing a link to download it.
All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett. All tracks were digitally remastered in 2010, except where noted.
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