''Pink Floyd: Discovery'' is a compilation CD
box set
A box set or (its original name) boxed set is a set of items (for example, a compilation of books, musical recordings, films or television programs) traditionally packaged in a box and offered for sale as a single unit.
Music
Artists and bands ...
by
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics an ...
released on 26 September 2011 to launch the ''
Why Pink Floyd...?'' re-release campaign. The box set includes all of their standard studio albums, except for ''
The Endless River'', which would not be released for another three years. All albums were newly remastered by
James Guthrie and Joel Plante. In addition to the albums the set comes with a 60-page artwork booklet designed by
Storm Thorgerson.
Contents
All albums and their corresponding original release dates are given below. Refer to original albums for track listings, personnel and production credits.
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'' (August 1967)
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A Saucerful of Secrets
''A Saucerful of Secrets'' is the second studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 28 June 1968 by EMI Columbia in the United Kingdom and on 27 July 1968 in the United States by Tower Records. During recording, the mental ...
'' (June 1968)
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More'' (June 1969)
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Ummagumma
''Ummagumma'' is the fourth album by English rock band Pink Floyd. It is a double album and it was released on 7 November 1969 by Harvest Records. The first disc consists of live recordings from concerts at Mothers Club in Birmingham and the ...
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Atom Heart Mother'' (October 1970)
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Meddle'' (gate fold) (October 1971)
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Obscured by Clouds'' (June 1972)
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The Dark Side of the Moon
''The Dark Side of the Moon'' is the eighth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973 by Harvest Records. The album was primarily developed during live performances, and the band premiered an early version of ...
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Wish You Were Here'' (September 1975)
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Animals
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'' (January 1977)
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The Wall
''The Wall'' is the eleventh studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released on 30 November 1979 by Harvest/EMI and Columbia/ CBS Records. It is a rock opera that explores Pink, a jaded rock star whose eventual self-i ...
'' (November 1979)
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The Final Cut'' (March 1983)
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A Momentary Lapse of Reason'' (September 1987)
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The Division Bell'' (March 1994)
Charts
References
External links
World wide chart positions ''Discovery''
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2011 compilation albums
Albums with cover art by Storm Thorgerson
Capitol Records compilation albums
EMI Records compilation albums
Pink Floyd compilation albums
Reissue albums