{"product_id":"pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here","title":"Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here (12-Inch Album on 180g Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis edition was remastered from the original analogue tapes by James Guthrie (producer and engineer for the band since 1978), Joel Plante and Bernie Grundman.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eReleased on 12 September 1975, \u003cem\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c\/em\u003e is the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd. Centred on themes of absence, alienation, and a critique of the music business, it serves as an emotional tribute to founding member Syd Barrett.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBased on material Pink Floyd composed while performing in Europe, \u003cem\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c\/em\u003e was recorded over numerous sessions throughout 1975 at Abbey Road Studios in London.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eLike their previous record, \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Side of the Moon\u003c\/em\u003e, Pink Floyd used studio effects and synthesisers. Guest singers included Roy Harper, who provided the lead vocals on \u003cem\u003eHave a Cigar\u003c\/em\u003e, and Venetta Fields, who added backing vocals to \u003cem\u003eShine On You Crazy Diamond\u003c\/em\u003e. To promote the album, the band released the double A-side single \u003cem\u003eHave a Cigar\/Welcome to the Machine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c\/em\u003e received mixed reviews from critics on its release, who found its music uninspiring and inferior to their previous work. It has retrospectively received critical acclaim, hailed as one of the greatest albums of all time, and was cited by David Gilmour and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eRichard Wright as their favourite Pink Floyd album.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 1-5)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelcome to the Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide Two\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave a Cigar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWish You Were Here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts 6-9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl \/ 12” Album\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue No:\u003c\/strong\u003e 888751842618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e 888751842618\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 Mar 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Columbia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35223390781595,"sku":"888751842618","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0062\/5521\/4663\/products\/PinkFloyd-WishYouWereHereMockupforShopify.png?v=1629211302","url":"https:\/\/codarecords.co.uk\/products\/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here","provider":"Coda Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}