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Pink Floyd The first XI Boxset was released in the UK and is a limited-edition box set released by Pink Floyd in 1979. It contains the band’s first 11 albums, from “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” to “Animals”. This set was issued in a heavy-duty textured box with a slide-out compartment, and it included picture discs for “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here”. Only 1,000 copies were made, making it a rare collector’s item. The name The First XI is a reference to a Cricket team’s first team with Pink Floyd members being big fans of various sports including cricket.
The highly collectible box set contains the following albums:
- 1. The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 1967
- 2. A Saucerful Of Secrets 1968
- 3. Soundtrack to the film “More” 1969
- 4. Ummagumm 1969
- 5. Atom Heart Mother 1970
- 6. Meddle 1971
- 7. Relics 1971
- 8. Obscured By Clouds 1972
- 9. The Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 – picture disc including 2 original posters
- 10. Wish You Were Here 1975 – picture disc
- 11. Animals 1977
Technical Details for Pink Floyd The first XI Boxset
Pink Floyd The first XI Boxset is a limited-edition box set released by Pink Floyd in 1979. Here are the technical details:
- Format: 12 LPs (Vinyl)
- Label: Harvest
- Country: UK
- Release Date: 1979
- Box Material: Black felt with silver foil prism on the front and back
- Insert: 12 1/4 inch x 3 3/8 inch insert listing the titles in the set
- Special Features: Picture discs for “The Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here”
- Limited Edition: Only 1,000 copies made
This box set includes the band’s first 11 albums, from “The Piper at the Gates of Dawn” to “Animals,” making it a rare collector’s item.
