1965: Their First Recordings

1965: Their First Recordings EP Pink Floyd Pink_Floyd_1965_Their_First_Recordings_Cover.jpg 27 November 2015 December 1964 – January 1965 Psychedelic rock rhythm and blues 18 20 Parlophone The Endless River 2014 The Early Years 1965–1972 2016 1965: Their First Recordings is an EP by Pink Floyd released in 2015. It is made up of music recorded around Christmas 1964, at which time the band was known as the Tea Set. Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd Mason Nick Weidenfeld & Nicolson 2004 978-0-297-84387-0 These are the earliest Pink Floyd recordings available commercially, with four songs written by Syd Barrett, one written by Roger Waters, and one cover of a song by American blues musician Slim Harpo. The drums and guitars were recorded "straight off", while the vocals and piano were recorded at a later date. Barrett. The definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett Shutes Beecher William Russell Essential Works Ltd 2011 978-1906615109 It was released as a special edition set of two 7" vinyl records, limited to 1,050 copies (1,000 retail and 50 promotional) available only in the EU,Kreps Daniel Pink Floyd Quietly Release '1965: Their First Recordings' EP https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/pink-floyd-release-rare-1965-their-first-recordings-ep-20151202 Rolling Stone 22 January 2018 December 2, 2015 to extend the copyright of the recordings. These are the only officially released songs featuring guitarist Rado Klose and Juliette Gale, first wife of keyboardist Richard Wright. The tracks were later included in the box set The Early Years 1965–1972. Track listing All vocals by Syd Barrett, except for "Walk with Me Sydney" by Syd Barrett, Juliette Gale and Roger Waters. Syd Barrett, except where noted Record 1, Side A Lucy Leave 2:53 Record 1, Side B Double O Bo 3:25 Remember Me 2:45 Record 2, Side A Walk with Me Sydney Roger Waters 3:11 Record 2, Side B Butterfly 2:59 I'm a King Bee 3:07 Slim Harpo 18:20 Personnel The Tea Set Syd Barrett – lead vocals (1–3, 5, 6), electric guitar Rado Klose – electric guitar Roger Waters – bass guitar, backing vocals, co-lead vocals on "Walk with Me Sydney" Richard Wright – piano, organ (tracks 3–6) Nick Mason – drums Additional personnel Juliette Gale – co-lead vocals on "Walk with Me Sydney" Production Andy Jackson – mastering Ray Staff – mastering References Category:2015 EPs Category:Rhythm and blues EPs Category:Pink Floyd EPs Category:Parlophone EPs Category:Beat music albums