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1965: Their First Recordings

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1965: Their First Recordings
EP by
Released27 November 2015
RecordedMay, September–December 1965
Genre
Length18:20
LabelParlophone
Pink Floyd chronology
The Endless River
(2014)
1965: Their First Recordings
(2015)
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 1965, at which time the band was known as the Tea Set.[1] 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.[2] 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,[3] 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

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All vocals by Syd Barrett, except for "Walk with Me Sydney" by Syd Barrett, Juliette Gale and Roger Waters.

All tracks are written by Syd Barrett, except where noted

Record 1, Side A
No.TitleLength
1."Lucy Leave"2:53
Record 1, Side B
No.TitleLength
1."Double O Bo"3:25
2."Remember Me"2:45
Record 2, Side A
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Walk with Me Sydney"Roger Waters3:11
Record 2, Side B
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Butterfly" 2:59
2."I'm a King Bee"Slim Harpo3:07
Total length:18:20

Personnel

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The Tea Set
Additional personnel
  • Juliette Gale – co-lead vocals on "Walk with Me Sydney"
Production

References

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  1. ^ Mason, Nick (2004). Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 978-0-297-84387-0.
  2. ^ Shutes, William; Beecher, Russell (2011). Barrett. The definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett. Essential Works Ltd. ISBN 978-1906615109.
  3. ^ Kreps, Daniel (December 2, 2015). "Pink Floyd Quietly Release '1965: Their First Recordings' EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 January 2018.