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Pink Floyd Unveils 25-Minute 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' Mix for 'Wish You Were Here 50'

The newly posted mix anchors a December 12 anniversary edition featuring restored 1975 recordings plus fresh visual tributes.

Overview

  • The band released a new 25-minute continuous stereo mix and video of 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond (pts. 1–9)' mixed by longtime engineer James Guthrie.
  • It marks the first official presentation of all nine parts as a single track, reframing the 1975 piece written in tribute to Syd Barrett.
  • Comedian and artist Noel Fielding created commissioned Barrett-inspired paintings showcased with the rollout, following Poet Laureate Simon Armitage’s new poem.
  • 'Wish You Were Here 50' arrives December 12 via Sony with digital Dolby Atmos, Blu-ray, 3LP, 2CD, and a deluxe box set now available to pre-order.
  • The release includes nine studio outtakes and 16 live recordings from the April 26, 1975 Los Angeles show sourced from Mike Millard and remastered by Steven Wilson, plus three 1975 tour films, a Storm Thorgerson short, memorabilia, the 'Live at Wembley 1974' LP, and select previously unheard demos.