Piper 40th Anniversary Re-Release Confirmed: 3CD Box Set

[dgsyd1]

So I look at Remember A Day as one last moment in which Syd was able to shine with true uninhibited brilliance.

If we're talking about Syd's time with Pink Floyd, then for me it would have to be his guitar playing on the version of "Vegetable Man" recorded for the BBC in December 1967. And in his solo career, the backwards solo on "Dominoes" really does take some beating.

And BTW "Random Precision" really is well worth picking up. It's a great overview of Syd's musical career, and also contains the most detailed (and certainly sad) description we're likely to get of Syd's sessions at Abbey Road in August 1974.

[moom]

Start saving up money, folks ÖD

[Syd'sSexy]

It seems as though the release dates for the 40th Anniversary Edition of Piper have changed.

Europe: August 27th
North America: August 28th

[PublicImage]

I should think that we will get it first!

[Syd'sSexy]

The original release date for Europe was a week after the North American release; i.e. September 3rd.

[PublicImage]

Then they realised the errors of their mistake.

I probably won't be getting it until around November, though, as I have more important purchases to make.

[nosaj]

Isn't the 27th a holiday in the UK?

[PublicImage]

I hope not.

[Syd'sSexy]

It is a bank holiday in the UK, so only select retailers will be open.

[PublicImage]

All the mainstream music shops are open on bank holidays in the UK. It's mainly just banks that are closed.

Anyway, if you pre-order it online, the chances are that you'll receive it before the release date, as online sellers usually despatch it as soon as it comes into stock.

[Cowards]

Bank Holidays mean nothing these days...

And when I buy Piper, it'll be my third Floyd purchase of the year. A good year.

[nosaj]

Kids are eating stickers, because they're so delicious
Bank holiday comes six times a year...

I shall pull out some Blur, for my listening pleasure tonight!

[Demolition Man]

Tracklisting courtesty of Spin CD:

CD 1
1. Astronomy Domine (Mono)
2. Lucifer Sam (Mono)
3. Matilda Mother (Mono)
4. Flaming (Mono)
5. Pow R. Toc. H (Mono)
6. Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk (Mono)
7. Interstellar Overdrive (Mono)
8. The Gnome (Mono)
9. Chapter 24 (Mono)
10. The Scarecrow (Mono)
11. Bike (Mono)
CD 2
1. Astronomy Domine (Stereo)
2. Lucifer Sam (Stereo)
3. Matilda Mother (Stereo)
4. Flaming (Stereo)
5. Pow R. Toc. H (Stereo)
6. Take Up Thy Stethoscope And Walk (Stereo)
7. Interstellar Overdrive (Stereo)
8. The Gnome (Stereo)
9. Chapter 24 (Stereo)
10. The Scarecrow (Stereo)
11. Bike (Stereo)
CD 3
1. Arnold Layne
2. Candy And A Currant Bun
3. See Emily Play
4. Apples And Oranges
5. Paintbox
6. Interstellar Overdrive (Take 2) (French Edit)
7. Apples And Oranges (Stereo Version)
8. Matilda Mother (Alternative Version)
9. Interstellar Overdrive (Take 6)

[cymbaline212]

thanks, alternate matilda sounds nice

[PublicImage]

9. Interstellar Overdrive (Take 6)

I hope this actually is unheard.