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Listen to Dark Side of the Moon 50th Anniversary Edition for Free

The wait is finally over because Pink Floyd’s mammoth and very expensive Dark Side of the Moon deluxe box set it out today. Luckily, there are also separates available which fans might want to top up their collection with, and you can also listen to the new remastered album for free below from 5pm GMT onwards today. Check Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.com for latest pricing as it might “come down” soon! My Unboxing video and unboxing photos Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking album, The Dark Side Of The Moon, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a deluxe box set that pays tribute to its enduring legacy. Originally released in March 1973, this revolutionary album was developed during live performances and recorded at the legendary EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London. The iconic album cover, featuring a prism spectrum, was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and illustrated by George Hardie. The 50th-anniversary edition box set is...

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Roger Waters Re-Records Dark Side of the Moon

Roger Waters has revealed that he has re-recorded Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon album, and hopes to release it in May 2023, as a lavish vinyl accompanied by a concert! He has re-recorded it from scratch, without the involvement or even knowledge of any of his old band mates. Roger also recently released his new recording of Comfortably Numb, with the guitar solos removed, and replaced by vocals. It was released on his Lockdown Sessions release. He’s still polishing the final details but it should be released as a “lavish vinyl” and promoted with a concert. Given that Roger left Pink Floyd in the 1980s and doesn’t own the Pink Floyd name, it will very likely be released under his own name. Given The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the best selling albums of all time and regarded very highly by fans, it does beg...