PINK FLOYD - Relics 12" Vinyl LP Album

- European Release BIEM/STEMRA

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• Roger Waters - bass, vocals
• Roger Waters – Bass, vocals, songwriter

  Roger Waters is the guy I blame (politely) when a Pink Floyd song stops being “spacey vibes” and starts staring straight through you with lyrics that feel like a courtroom cross-examination. Read more...

  Roger Waters is, to my ears, Pink Floyd’s razor-edged storyteller: bassist, singer, and the main lyric engine who pushed the band from psychedelic drift into big, human-scale themes. His key band period is Pink Floyd (1965–1985), where he became the dominant writer through the 1970s and early 1980s, before leaving and launching a long solo career (1984–present). After years of public tension, he briefly reunited with Pink Floyd for a one-off performance at Live 8 in London on 2 July 2005—basically the musical equivalent of spotting a comet: rare, bright, and gone again. Since the late 1990s he’s toured extensively under his own name, staging huge concept-driven shows that revisit Floyd classics like "The Dark Side of the Moon" (notably on the 2006–2008 tour) and "The Wall" (2010–2013), because apparently subtlety is not the point when you’ve got something to say.

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• Nick Mason - percusssion
• Nick Mason – Drums, percussion

  Nick Mason is the steady heartbeat I always come back to in Pink Floyd: the only constant member since the band formed in 1965, quietly holding the whole weird universe together while the rest of the planet argues about everything else. Read more...

  Nick Mason is Pink Floyd’s drummer, co-founder, and the one guy who never clocked out: his main performing period with Pink Floyd runs from 1965 to the present, and he’s the only member to appear across every Pink Floyd album. Outside the mothership, he’s had a very “I’m not done yet” second act: in 2018 he formed Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets (2018–present) to bring the band’s early psychedelic years back to the stage. He’s also stepped out under his own name with projects like the solo album "Nick Mason’s Fictitious Sports" (released 1981), which is basically him taking a left turn into jazz-rock just to prove he can. And yes, he was part of that blink-and-you-miss-it full-band moment at Live 8 in London in 2005, when the classic lineup briefly reunited and reminded everyone why this band still haunts people.

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• Dave Gilmour - guitar, vocals
• David Gilmour – Guitar, vocals

  David Gilmour is the voice-and-fingers combo I hear whenever Pink Floyd turns from “spacey” into straight-up cinematic: he joined in 1967 and basically helped define what “guitar tone with emotions” even means. Read more...

  David Gilmour is, for me, the calm center of Pink Floyd’s storm: an English guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose playing can feel gentle and devastating in the same bar. His earliest band period worth name-dropping is Jokers Wild (1964–1967), before he stepped into Pink Floyd in 1967 as Syd Barrett’s situation unraveled. From there his main performing era is Pink Floyd (1967–1995), including the post-Roger Waters years where the band continued under his leadership and released "A Momentary Lapse of Reason" (1987) and "The Division Bell" (1994), with a later studio coda in "The Endless River" (2014). Outside Floyd, he’s had a long solo run (1978–present) with albums ranging from "David Gilmour" (1978) to "Luck and Strange" (2024), and he even did a sharp side-quest in 1985 with Pete Townshend’s short-lived supergroup Deep End. And for one historic night, the classic lineup reunited at Live 8 in Hyde Park, London on 2 July 2005—one of those “you had to be there (or at least press play)” moments.

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• Rick Wright - keyboards, vocals
• Richard Wright – Keyboards, vocals

  Richard Wright is the secret atmosphere machine in Pink Floyd: the guy who can make one chord feel like a whole weather system, and then casually add a vocal harmony that makes it hit even harder. Read more...

  Richard Wright (born Richard William Wright) is, for me, the understated genius of Pink Floyd: co-founder, keyboardist, and occasional lead vocalist whose textures are basically baked into the band’s DNA. His main performing period with Pink Floyd runs from 1965 to 1981 (including the early albums through the massive arena years), then he returned as a full member again from 1987 to 1994 for the later era tours and albums. In between those chapters, he didn’t just vanish into a fog machine: he released a solo album, "Wet Dream" (1978), and later "Broken China" (1996), and he also had a proper side-project moment with Zee (1983–1984), which produced the album "Identity" (1984). He passed away in 2008, but his playing still feels like the part of Pink Floyd that makes the air shimmer.

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Tracks on the Relics Album:

• Arnold Layne (Syd Barrett) 2:56
• Interstellar Overdrive (Syd Barrett/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) 9:43
• See Emily Play (Syd Barrett) 2:53
• Remember a Day (Rick Wright) 4:29
• Paint Box (Rick Wright) 3:33
• Julia Dream (Roger Waters) 2:37
• Careful With That Axe, Eugene (David Gilmour/Roger Waters/Rick Wright/Nick Mason) 7:11
• Cirrus Minor (Roger Waters) 5:18
• The Nile Song (Roger Waters) 3:25
• Biding My Time (Roger Waters) 5:18 (Previously unreleased)
• Bike (Syd Barrett) 3:21

PINK FLOYD - Relics (Europe) 12" Vinyl LP

EMI 1A 022-58103  , 1980 , EEC

Pink Floyd's "Relics," a 1980 European release on the EMI "Music For Pleasure Record Label," encapsulates the band's early brilliance. Highlighting Syd Barrett-era hits like "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play," it unveils a previously-unreleased gem, "Biding My Time" by Roger Waters. Recognizable by the "MFP" logo, gradient purple background, and "MADE IN EEC" inscription, this vinyl LP, with Nick Mason's artwork, stands as a timeless relic, offering a sonic journey through Pink Floyd's formative years.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (England) 12" Vinyl LP

  Music For Pleasure MFP 50397 , 1971 , England

Pink Floyd's "Relics," a 1971 release from England, encapsulates the band's Syd Barrett era with hits like "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play." The album, adorned with distinctive purple typography, is a collector's gem. Noteworthy for its unreleased track, "Biding My Time," and identifiable by the Music For Pleasure label with red and black background, this vintage vinyl, cataloged as MFP 50397, is a sonic and visual journey through Pink Floyd's evolution.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (France) 12" Vinyl LP

  Emidisc 2C 048-50.740 , 1971 , France

Pink Floyd's "Relics" French 2nd EMIDISC 12" Vinyl LP Album is a collector's gem, distinguished by its red and blue "Boxed" title and striking yellow-and-black EMIDISC label. Released in 1971, this compilation of iconic tracks encapsulates the band's evolution. With its unique design and historical context, this edition is a sought-after treasure, showcasing Pink Floyd's enduring influence on music and its timeless appeal to enthusiasts and collectors.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (France Export) 12" Vinyl LP

 Emidisc – 1 C 048-50 740 L , 1971 , France Export Edition

Pink Floyd's "Relics," a 1971 compilation album, is a collector's gem made in France for German distribution. The album cover, adorned with the iconic band name and catalog number, exudes aesthetic charm. The back cover reveals unique features, including distribution details. The vinyl's label, a visual delight in Black/Yellow(Orangish), bears the GEMA rights society stamp. Matrix and run-out codes authenticate its origin, making "Relics" a timeless piece in the musical tapestry of the early 1970s.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (Germany 1st Release) 12" Vinyl LP

Emidisc 1C 048-50 740 , 1971 , Germany

Pink Floyd's "Relics" 12" Vinyl LP, a genuine 1st German release, stands as a collector's gem. Marked by unique identifiers like catalog numbers and distinctive labels, it encapsulates the band's early years, featuring Syd Barrett-era hits and rare studio recordings. With iconic producers and Mason's artwork, "Relics" is a timeless testament to Pink Floyd's musical evolution, cherished by fans as a captivating relic from a pivotal period.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (EEC Germany) 12" Vinyl LP

 Harvest 1C 048-50 740 , 1971 , EEC Export Edition

Pink Floyd's 1971 "Relics" 12" vinyl, crafted for distribution in Germany, compiles Syd Barrett-era hits like "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play," alongside rare B-sides. The album unveils a previously-unreleased studio recording of Roger Waters' "Biding My Time." Producers Joe Boyd and Norman Smith, along with Nick Mason's artwork, contribute to the album's allure. Collectors value specific identifiers, such as catalognr 1C 048-50 740 and the "MADE IN EEC" label, making it a prized piece in Pink Floyd's discography.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (Gt Britain) 12" Vinyl LP

Starline SRS 5071 , , Gt Britain

Pink Floyd’s “Relics” on UK Starline SRS 5071 captures the raw Syd Barrett-era psyche just before prog went monumental. Produced by Norman Smith and Joe Boyd, with Nick Mason’s intricate mechanical cover art, it jumps from “Arnold Layne” to “Careful With That Axe, Eugene.” Blue EMI label, “Made in Gt Britain” rim text — a collector’s acid-soaked time capsule.

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PINK FLOYD - Relics (Netherlands) 12" Vinyl LP

Emidisc – 5C 048-5074 , 1971 , Netherlands

This album "Relics" is a compilation album of early "Pink Floyd" recordings and is most noted for its inclusion of Syd Barrett-era hit singles, "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play", as well as B-sides to three other singles. It also includes a previously-unreleased, studio recording of a Roger Waters composition, "Biding My Time", which had otherwise only been heard by live audiences as part of "The Man/The Journey" concert sequence.

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