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Pink Floyd Unveils 25-Minute ‘Shine On You Crazy Diamond’ Ahead of ‘Wish You Were Here’ 50th Reissue

The anniversary project spotlights Syd Barrett through a new Guthrie mix, Wilson-restored live tapes, commissioned art.

Overview

  • The band has released a continuous 25-minute version of Shine On You Crazy Diamond (pts. 1–9) as a preview video featuring Noel Fielding creating Syd Barrett-inspired paintings.
  • The 50th anniversary edition of Wish You Were Here arrives December 12 via Sony Music.
  • James Guthrie provides the new stereo mix, while the digital set adds a Dolby Atmos version of the album, nine studio outtakes, and 16 tracks from the April 26, 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena show.
  • Live recordings from the bootlegged LA concert were captured by Mike Millard and newly restored and remastered by Steven Wilson.
  • Physical formats include a Blu-ray with three 1975 tour screen films and a Storm Thorgerson short, plus deluxe extras such as Live at Wembley 1974 on clear vinyl, a replica Japanese 7-inch, a hardcover book, a comic tour programme, and a Knebworth poster.