Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here – 8X3HVL814

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Condition: Good

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“This cart is in good condition with some light surface scratches on the back. There is no back label from release. The front and spine labels are complete although dirty from handling. Bubbling is present which has caused some paper cracks in places. Please check the photos.”

Artist: Pink Floyd
Type: Album
Format: 8-Track Cartridge
Record Label: Harvest Records
Year: 1975
Release Title: Wish You Were Here
Genre: Rock

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Pink Floyd’s ninth studio album, Wish You Were Here, was released in September 1975. It is a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett, who had left the band in 1968 due to mental health problems.

The album is a more somber and reflective work than its predecessor, The Dark Side of the Moon. It is also more experimental, with a wider range of musical styles. The album opens with the nine-minute epic “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” a tribute to Barrett. The song is divided into two parts, with the first part being a beautiful and haunting ballad and the second part being a more upbeat and rocking instrumental.

Other standout tracks on the album include “Have a Cigar,” a cynical satire of the music industry, and “Wish You Were Here,” a poignant lament for Barrett. The album closes with a reprise of “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” which brings the album to a full circle.

Wish You Were Here is a classic album that is considered to be one of Pink Floyd’s best works. It is a beautifully crafted album with a timeless sound. The album’s themes of loss, nostalgia, and friendship are still relevant today.

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