An Introduction to Syd Barrett

by Syd Barrett

Overview

There have been a number of Syd Barrett compilations but, remarkably, 2010's An Introduction to Syd Barrett is the first to combine Pink Floyd material with his solo recordings, so it truly provides an introduction in a way no previous collection has. It's possible to quibble that there are a few Floyd songs that should have made it here -- mostly selections from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, including "Astronomy Domine" and "Lucifer Sam," but this favors the non-LP early singles "Arnold Layne," "See Emily Play," and "Apples and Oranges," which do point the way toward such solo cuts as "Octopus," "Baby Lemonade," "Terrapin," "Gigolo Aunt," and "Effervescing Elephant," all present and accounted for here. Some may also quibble about inclusions of new mixes for "Here I Go," "Octopus," "She Took a Long Cool Look," "Dominoes," and "Matilda Mother," preferring the original mixes, but these new mixes don't call attention to themselves nor do they detract from the first disc to provide a strong, concise introduction to Barrett's twisted genius. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	12/09/2022
Label:	Global Catalogue / Rhino / Wea
UPC:	0190295037383
Rank:	64252

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Syd Barrett   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Pink Floyd   Primary Artist
Roger Waters   Vocals,Guitar (Bass)
Richard Wright   Organ,Piano,Vocals
Nick Mason   Drums
David Gilmour   Guitar (Bass)

Technical Credits

Andy Murray   Concept,Coordination
Syd Barrett   Composer,Producer
Joe Boyd   Producer
Roger Waters   Producer
David Gilmour   Mixing,Producer,Collaboration,Executive Producer
Damon Iddins   Mixing
Malcolm Jones   Producer
Andy Jackson   Mixing,Mastering
Finlay Cowan   Illustrations
Peter Curzon   Graphic Design
Storm Thorgerson   Portrait Photography
Elena Bello   Concept,Coordination
Norman Smith   Producer
Hilaire Belloc   Composer
Andrew Whittuck   Portrait Photography
Colin Prime   Portrait Photography
Dan Abbott   Illustrations