Pink Floyd has officially released the 50th-anniversary edition of their era-defining masterpiece, ‘Wish You Were Here’, via Sony Music. This comprehensive reissue offers an immersive look into the band’s eighth studio album, featuring a new Dolby Atmos mix by James Guthrie and a treasure trove of rarities. At the heart of the collection are six previously unreleased studio demos and alternate versions, alongside 16 live recordings from the band’s 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena performance—meticulously restored by Steven Wilson from the legendary Mike Millard bootlegs. The release has already garnered five-star acclaim, with critics hailing it as the most humanistic entry in the rock canon and a timeless reflection on absence and the music industry.
The anniversary is marked by a multi-disciplinary creative surge, including an epic tribute poem titled “Dear Pink Floyd” by UK Poet Laureate Simon Armitage and a series of commissioned paintings by Noel Fielding honoring the legacy of Syd Barrett. To further engage the global fanbase, four-day pop-up shops have launched today in London, Barcelona, Los Angeles, and Paris in collaboration with News & Coffee Studio. These kiosks offer exclusive, numbered editions of the revived ‘Brain Damage’ fanzine and limited commemorative merchandise, allowing fans to step physically into the visual world of the album.
Available in various formats including a 3LP set, 2CD, and a massive Deluxe Box Set, the collection is designed to be the definitive document of this mid-70s peak. The Deluxe version features the album on exclusive clear vinyl, the ‘Live At Wembley 1974’ performance, and a Blu-ray containing restored concert screen films and a Storm Thorgerson short film. From the soaring movements of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” to the biting critique of “Have A Cigar,” this 50th-anniversary release ensures that the emotional weight and sonic innovation of ‘Wish You Were Here’ remain as relevant today as they were a half-century ago.