Pink Floyd Pompeii Restored for Cinema and Multiformat Release

Pink Floyd’s Live at Pompeii has been lovingly restored in 4k and is set to have a 2025 cinema screening and multiformat release. Read on for more information about getting tickets, how to obtain the Blu-Ray, CD and LP audio releases along with release date. We also cover a little about the content and history of Pink Floyd’s classic 1972 film Live at Pompeii.

Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason said in the official press release, “Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii is a rare and unique document of the band performing live in the period prior to The Dark Side of the Moon”.

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII Cinematic Screenings

The legendary 1972 film, originally directed by Adrian Maben, will be first shown in cinemas. Pink Floyd Pompeii screenings will take place at at cinemas and IMAX theatres beginning on 24th April 2025, with tickets on sale March 5.

Tickets for Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII go on sale at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMT on March 5. See the official website for more info.

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII Project Background and Quotes

This will mark the first release by Sony since obtaining the rights to Pink Floyd’s back catalogue. Many fans have speculated what they might release from the archives. This looks like a top notch release rather than scraping the barrel. There have been many box sets over the years. These contained lots of archive material and memorabilia. So its really good that something has been done with the Pompeii film and audio too.

Firstly, the audio has been remixed by Steven Wilson. He said, “Ever since my dad brainwashed me as a kid by playing The Dark Side of the Moon on repeat, Pink Floyd has been my favourite band. They are my ‘Beatles,’ deeply ingrained in my musical DNA. I first saw Pompeii from a grainy print at a local cinema. It made an incredible impression on me with its untethered and exploratory rock music made by four musicians that seemed to epitomize the notion of intellectual cool.”

Secondly, there has been a major visual refresh for the release. The film was hand restored, frame-by-frame, after the original negative was found in five mislabelled cans from Pink Floyd’s archives. Lana Topham is the Director of Restoration for Pink Floyd. She said, “Since 1994, I have searched for the elusive film rushes of Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii, so the recent discovery of the 1972 original 35mm cut negative was a very special moment. The newly restored version presents the first full 90-minute cut, combining the 60-minute source edit of the performance with the additional Abbey Road Studios documentary segments filmed shortly after.”

Watch a Preview of the 4K Restored Video

Watching the clip of Echoes below won’t give you the full Blu-Ray experience but its great to see the clarity that Lana Topham has brought to this release.

Why might fans be excited about Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII?

Fans can rediscover the brilliance of Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the revolutionary 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, presented in stunning 4K re-mastered quality from the original 35mm footage, complete with enhanced audio.

Set against the hauntingly picturesque backdrop of the ancient Roman Amphitheater in Pompeii, Italy, this iconic film captures Pink Floyd performing a mesmerizing concert in the absence of a live audience. Filmed over four days in October 1971, the performance features legendary tracks such as “Echoes,” “A Saucerful of Secrets,” and “One of These Days.” The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheater, filmed in both daylight and moonlight, enhance the ethereal quality of the performance, creating an unparalleled immersive experience. Additionally, the film offers exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses of the band diligently working on their magnum opus, The Dark Side of the Moon, at the renowned Abbey Road Studios.

This painstaking restoration delivers remarkable image and sound quality, featuring a theatrical and home entertainment mix from Steven Wilson in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. These technological upgrades provide greater depth and clarity while preserving the authenticity and soul of the original 1972 release. Inspired by the golden hues of Pompeii’s iconic landscape, the remaster elevates this timeless masterpiece into an unforgettable audio-visual triumph. Experience Pink Floyd in an entirely new light through this visionary remaster!

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII Formats

Visual formats for the release include DVD and booklet and Blu-Ray with booklet. For the first time, the performance will be available on audio only products. Its will be released on a 2CD set and a 2LP set. Read on for more information about the 4 different formats for this release.

The following will be released on 2nd Mary 2025 by Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision.

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII Blu-Ray

Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben. Digitally re-mastered from the original 35mm footage, with enhanced audio newly mixed by Steven Wilson. Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, this unique film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert with additional rare behind-the-scenes footage of the band beginning work on The Dark Side of the Moon at Abbey Road Studios.

Feature Film

1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. On The Run
4. Careful With That Axe Eugene
5. A Saucerful Of Secrets
6. Us and Them
7. One Of These Days
8. Mademoiselle Nobs
9. Brain Damage
10. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
11. Echoes Part 2

Concert

1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
4. A Saucerful of Secrets
5. One of These Days
6. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
7. Echoes Part 2

Audio Specs: 2.0 Uncompressed LPCM Stereo [96k/24b] 5.1 Dolby TrueHD Surround [96k/24b] Dolby Atmos [feature only] Feature film run time: 1:24:58 Concert run time: 1:02:45

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII DVD

Feature Film

1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. On The Run
4. Careful With That Axe Eugene
5. A Saucerful Of Secrets
6. Us and Them
7. One Of These Days
8. Mademoiselle Nobs
9. Brain Damage
10. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
11. Echoes Part 2

Concert

1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
4. A Saucerful of Secrets
5. One of These Days
6. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
7. Echoes Part 2

Audio Specs: 2.0 Uncompressed LPCM Stereo 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround. Feature film run time: 1:24:58 Concert audio run time: 1:02:45

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII 2x LP

2-LP Track Listing: Side A

1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes – Part 1
3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene

Side B

1. A Saucerful of Secrets
2. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun

Side C

1. One of These Days
2. Mademoiselle Nobs
3. Echoes – Part 2

Side D

1. Careful With that Axe, Eugene – Alternate take
2. A Saucerful of Secrets – Unedited

Pink Floyd Pompeii MCMLXXII 2x CD

CD1

1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
4. A Saucerful of Secrets
5. One of These Days
6. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
7. Mademoiselle Nobs
8. Echoes Part 2

CD2

1. Careful With that Axe, Eugene – Alternate Take
2. A Saucerful of Secrets – Unedited

Source – Pink Floyd and Official Pink Floyd Website