An Introduction to Syd Barrett
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{{Infobox album
| name = An Introduction to Syd Barrett
| type = greatest
| artist = Syd Barrett
| cover = Introductionbarrett.jpg
| alt =
| released = 4 October 2010
| recorded = January 1967 – July 1970
| studio = Sound Techniques, Abbey Road, London
| genre = Rock
| length = 59:31
| label =
- Harvest (UK)
- Capitol (US)
- Sony Music (2023 US Reissue)
| producer =
- Joe Boyd
- Norman Smith
- Malcolm Jones
- David Gilmour
- Roger Waters
- Syd Barrett
| prev_title = Syd Barrett: The Radio One Sessions
| prev_year = 2004
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
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| rev2 = Mojo
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| rev6 = Record Collector
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An Introduction to Syd Barrett is a 'best of' compilation featuring the work of Syd Barrett spanning the period 1967–1970, including both material written during his time with Pink Floyd and his post-band solo career.
Release
The album was released in the UK and Europe on 4 October 2010, with different release dates for the rest of the world. The album features a series of new remasters and remixes, all overseen by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour.{{cite web|url=http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/archive/an-introduction-to-syd-barrett-coming-from-emi-harvest-in-oc.html |title=Pink Floyd news :: Brain Damage – An Introduction to Syd Barrett coming from EMI/Harvest in October |publisher=Brain Damage |date=12 August 2010 |accessdate=4 August 2012}} The cover art, featuring various images relating to songs contained within the album, was designed and created by long-term Pink Floyd conceptual artist Storm Thorgerson. The album reached 104 on the UK Albums Chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.zobbel.de/cluk/CLUK_B.HTM |title=Chart Log UK: Darren B - David Byrne |publisher=Zobbel.de |accessdate=21 July 2012}}
An extra track for iTunes is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", with the physical version providing a link to download it.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett. All tracks were digitally remastered in 2010, except where noted.
{{Track listing
| headline = An Introduction to Syd Barrett track listing
| extra_column = Original album
| title1 = Arnold Layne
| extra1 = Pink Floyd's debut single
| length1 = 2:54
| title2 = See Emily Play
| extra2 = Pink Floyd's second single
| length2 = 2:52
| title3 = Apples and Oranges
| note3 = Stereo Version
| extra3 = Pink Floyd's third single
| length3 = 3:04
| title4 = Matilda Mother
| note4 = 2010 Mix
| extra4 = The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
| length4 = 3:57
| title5 = Chapter 24
| extra5 = The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
| length5 = 3:39
| title6 = Bike
| extra6 = The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
| length6 = 3:22
| title7 = Terrapin
| extra7 = The Madcap Laughs
| length7 = 5:03
| title8 = Love You
| extra8 = The Madcap Laughs
| length8 = 2:26
| title9 = Dark Globe
| extra9 = The Madcap Laughs
| length9 = 1:59
| title10 = Here I Go
| note10 = 2010 Mix, Additional Bass by Gilmour
| extra10 = The Madcap Laughs
| length10 = 3:18
| title11 = Octopus
| note11 = 2010 Mix
| extra11 = The Madcap Laughs
| length11 = 3:54
| title12 = She Took a Long Cool Look
| note12 = 2010 Mix
| extra12 = The Madcap Laughs
| length12 = 1:46
| title13 = If It's in You
| extra13 = The Madcap Laughs
| length13 = 2:23
| title14 = Baby Lemonade
| extra14 = Barrett
| length14 = 4:07
| title15 = Dominoes
| note15 = 2010 Mix
| extra15 = Barrett
| length15 = 4:05
| title16 = Gigolo Aunt
| extra16 = Barrett
| length16 = 5:43
| title17 = Effervescing Elephant
| extra17 = Barrett
| length17 = 1:51
| title18 = Bob Dylan Blues
| extra18 = The Best of Syd Barrett: Wouldn't You Miss Me?
| length18 = 3:08
| total_length = 59:31
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Download bonus track
| extra_column = Original album
| title19 = Rhamadan
| extra19 = Previously unreleased. Available only as a download when the album is bought on CD, or from iTunes
| length19 = 20:09
| total_length = 79:40
}}
Notes
- Tracks 1–6 are performed with Pink Floyd.
- Tracks 1–4 were later released as part of the Pink Floyd box set, The Early Years 1965–1972.
- Track 19 was later released as an additional bonus track on the 2015 Japanese reissue of The Madcap Laughs.
Personnel
Pink Floyd
- Syd Barrett – lead guitar and vocals
- Roger Waters – bass guitar and vocals
- Richard Wright – organ, piano and vocals
- Nick Mason – drums
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20100918195311/http://www.davidgilmourblog.com/2010/08/an-introduction-to-syd.html An announcement of compilation, from David Gilmour's official blog]
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