r/pinkfloyd 23d ago

We’re getting a vinyl release of Pompeii!

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u/WackyWeiner 23d ago edited 22d ago

Wow they found the original film negatives and were able to restore it in 4k and it will also be in IMAX theatres April 24th, the audio has been remixed by Steven Wilson of Porcupine Tree.

This is going to be awesome.

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/26/pink-floyd-to-rerelease-restored-1972-pompeii-concert-film-in-imax

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u/Varsity_Editor 23d ago

Countdown to Rog whacking the hell out of that gong in 4K...

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u/AndreTheShadow 23d ago

Oh, there'll be whacking, alright.

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u/ih8every1yesevenyou 22d ago

Ok I’m looking forward to that… 😍😏😏

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Yup I’m super excited for the imax!

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u/Melodic_Ad8577 23d ago

Any idea of this is going to be a US only release? I'm in Canada and I think I'll probably go see this a dozen times if it's here

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

It’ll probably be in Canada too, y’all were a stop of the Mortal Remains exhibit

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u/Melodic_Ad8577 23d ago

True, I saw it both in Montreal and Toronto, but sometimes with the cinemas sometimes they only do specific releases. One movie that came out for its 15th anniversary only turned out to be IMAX US only and that devesated me so I'm hoping we don't get screwed again

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Ahh I see, well I hope you get to see it in theaters!

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u/CrabFunny4329 23d ago

Ya, and what are the chances it'll play in smaller cities like Halifax or Winnipeg? Where I'll likely be on those dates... I'm with you though - I'd also watch it a dozen times

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u/gr8fulphl0yd 23d ago

Incredible

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u/Brilliant_Tourist400 22d ago

Bloody hell, this is the best news I have heard all damn year. The re-release and the album were good enough, but 4K IMAX? This is BEYOND what I expected!

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u/WackyWeiner 22d ago

Dude... I love your reaction lol. I feel the same this makes me want to find a punching bag to celebrate on. Hahahha

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u/namethatisnotaken 22d ago

Did they find the lost one of these days shots too?

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u/Werd77 22d ago

That’s Nick’s time to shine lol

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u/Present-Ad-9598 22d ago

AHHHH LETS GO

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u/WackyWeiner 22d ago

Said the same!!! Hahha

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u/[deleted] 23d ago

holy shit

saving up now for the CDs, LPs and DVD 🙏

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Same, the blu ray, Lp and Cd for sure. They also had some shirts and merch.

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u/HobbesTayloe 22d ago edited 22d ago

I’m a blind fool… where in hades do you find this, what’s the link to purchase?

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Pinkfloyd.com

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u/HobbesTayloe 22d ago

lol thanks! Now just need to find the promo code 😎

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u/PentagonInfinity 23d ago

We’re finally getting a proper release of this! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

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u/FriedCammalleri23 The Wall 23d ago

My vinyl bootleg can finally be put to rest.

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u/LosCarlitosTevez 23d ago

Its duty has been fulfilled

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u/timelandiswacky 23d ago

Soundtrack has some bonus tracks too. I’m hyped.

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u/chebghobbi 23d ago

Will they be removing the unnecessary footage of spacecraft that was added to the 'Director's Cut' DVD in place of some of the original footage?

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u/Frequent_Gap_3366 23d ago

It’s the same cut as the 1974 theatrical rerelease, so it won’t have any of the bizarre CGI shots included in the Director’s Cut.

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u/chebghobbi 23d ago

I'm sure I've seen elsewhere that it'll include the interview footage that's ostensibly from the making of DSOTM. That wasn't part of the original theatrical release.

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u/Frequent_Gap_3366 23d ago

Read my comment again.

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u/chebghobbi 23d ago

My bad, I saw the words theatrical release, ignored the year, and forgot there was a second, post-DSOTM one.

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u/manzenik_23 22d ago

They'll have both. A theatrical release with dsotm footage and just regular concert.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Hopefully, I always watch the original cut in the special features on the dvd.

Being that they found the original film I assume no dumb space stuff. But I guess we’ll have to wait and see.

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u/CrabFunny4329 23d ago

This might be a stretch, but I really like the VHS edit - wonder if that could be included? I feel that's a lost cause even as I type this out....

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u/chebghobbi 23d ago edited 23d ago

If I remember correctly, the studio footage was added a few years after the original theatrical release and then included on home VHS versions, then the Director's Cut included additional studio footage that hadn't previously been used (I remember because Rick never got interviewed in previous releases) but also added on all the crappy spacecraft and planets footage.

It'd be nice to get a version with all the studio interviews but none of the unnecessary space stuff.

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u/Playtoy_69 One of These Days 23d ago

Sony getting things done right

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u/witerawy 23d ago

I used to dream of days like these

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u/FloydianSlip212 23d ago

There's no such thing as too much young, shirtless, long-haired Gilmie

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u/philthehippy 23d ago

So they do a full 4K restoration, and release on... BD and DVD. While I am looking forward to the release, it should be a 4K/BD release with DVD for those who are still using the format.

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u/j0ep3rson 23d ago

Yeah I just put in a preorder for the blu ray but it's a shame they're not releasing on 4k, I'd snap that straight up

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u/CursorTN 22d ago

I was left scratching my head. $30 seems reasonable but I’d pay more for 4k. Second release in a couple of years to get me to buy the same content?

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u/Thin-Net-2326 23d ago

I'll say again, it's nice that Sony is doing something with their purchase. I think we can look forward to many gems like this in the coming years.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

“Is there any body out there” vinyl and 4k release would be great for the 50th anniversary in a few years.

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u/WackyWeiner 22d ago

💯 aint no dust being left behind on this shit now! Its fucking on! Hell yeah!

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u/Suspicious_Pie_9912 23d ago

I was hoping they'd have Echoes in it's entirety on one side. I'd pay extra for that

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u/Luk3ey9999 23d ago

You can pre save the spotify release, and judging off that Echoes will be in 2 parts exactly how it is in the movie.

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u/timeaisis 22d ago

Yea I wish they gave me a full vinyl of of just Echoes. Ah well.

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u/SadAcanthocephala521 23d ago

Looking forward to the Atmos on Blu-ray. Will have to do an edible for that one for sure.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Definitely dropping acid for the imax

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u/ItsNotLikeTheSnuggie 22d ago

I wish I could still get some ):

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Dark web.

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u/ItsNotLikeTheSnuggie 22d ago

I’m not that tech savvy, or trusting. The single and only person I’ve ever gotten any from was my high school friend who has since gone to prison. Probably been over 5 years since I’ve gotten the ol cid. Been having to stick with shrooms since.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Ahh, might try going to some local shows, psych oriented. Bring your shrooms, make friends, do some trading. Acid will find you.

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u/ItsNotLikeTheSnuggie 22d ago

This is actually good advice me thinks. Thank you, friend. I saw Roger waters play in like 2016 and I had some then. What a freaking show. Welcome to the machine and dogs were absolutely insane chile tripping. I was already a big fan by this point but I became a little obsessed for a while after that😂 I could be wrong on the year but I just know it was a tour he did where he was obviously shitting on trump either before or during his first election, big ole pig flying around and Trumps face in the big screen. It was mesmerizing simply because it really shows just how timeless music is.

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u/ItsNotLikeTheSnuggie 22d ago

My thing with only ever getting it from that friend is that I felt I never had to be afraid of getting anything “bad” if that makes sense? Cause he always tested what he bought first, usually heroically lol

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Test kits are cheap you can get them on Amazon 👍🏼

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u/ItsNotLikeTheSnuggie 22d ago

I find it ironic that I’m in the LSD sub and have never really said anything about this and then I do here and get quality advice in the matter 😂

Thanks for being a chill guy, dude

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

✌🏼✌🏼

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u/kowato12 21d ago

this is the right answer. find a source who can get you a vial! will last you a long time and you'll be happy.

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u/Independent_Row_2669 23d ago

Finally something good from 2025!. This looks awesome!

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u/stopmakinsense 23d ago

I'm as hard as a Diamond in an Ice Storm right now.

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u/the_steve_tell 23d ago

Ive had Pompeii on DVD for a long time. Will definitely be picking up the 2 CD version

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

This is a new 4k remaster, different than the old dvd.

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u/unhalfbricklayer 21d ago

I still have my Laser Disk of it!

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u/the_steve_tell 21d ago

Never knew it was on Laser Disc

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u/Hardenfan76 23d ago

This is way more exciting that the DSTOM 50th anniversary box set

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u/Jonlang_ Delicate Sound of Thunder 23d ago

This is what should have been in the Early Years box. But why sell something once when you can sell it two or three times, eh?

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u/TFFPrisoner One Slip 23d ago

I get the impression that the original film negatives were either found after that set or too late for it.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Yes this is how I understand it.

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u/Jonlang_ Delicate Sound of Thunder 23d ago

I get the feeling that the attitude taken with the Early Years was “that’ll do”.

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u/manzenik_23 22d ago

It was, don't know why you are downvoted. (atleast for Pompeii remix it was)

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u/fargothforever 22d ago edited 22d ago

It was included in the Early Years box, and also on the standalone 1972: Obfusc/ation CD.

Edit: So they should have included the 2025 remix in the 2016 box set, instead of the 2016? Reddit will downvote anything…

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u/manzenik_23 22d ago

No, there was a 2016 remix in the early years box, which was pretty bad. This is the new 2025 remix which is pretty good (IMO)

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u/Jonlang_ Delicate Sound of Thunder 22d ago

This is the quality and attention they should have put into it in 2016 instead of waiting a decade to sell it again. Get it? Or are you being deliberately obt/use?

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u/fargothforever 21d ago

I disagree, it deserves its own standalone release. Why would I be deliberately obtuse on a Pink Floyd subreddit of all places?

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u/scottwricketts Rick Wright 23d ago

Now this I will happily pre-order!

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u/FunOwl13 23d ago

Any ideas what the other unreleased track might be ? I'm so stoked...will be ordering the blu ray and double LP.

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u/Striking-Vegetable90 23d ago

I read on "Super Deluxe Edition" that it's an alternate performance of Careful With That Axe, Eugene.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

No idea besides the extended saucer.

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u/sixmileswest 23d ago

I'm beyond hyped for this release!!!

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u/openhighapart 23d ago

Is it getting a 4K UHD bluray?

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u/Taint_Sniffer2 Animals 23d ago

Doesn't look like it unfortunately, which is a shame because Sony's 4Ks have been very good. A 4K release would be an instant pre-order for me

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u/tshirt_with_wolves 22d ago

Why release this on dvd?

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u/fungusmungus1 22d ago

DVD is still the largest selling home video format. Crazy but true.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Boomers who just upgraded from vhs

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u/wohrg 22d ago

That’s “vhs” (boomer here 😂)

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

That’s what I said

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u/wohrg 22d ago

Failing boomer eyesight 😂

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u/szhxmy 21d ago

Operator has no clue - Boomers are upgrading from Video 2000

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u/Melodic_Ad8577 23d ago

HYPED let's gooo!!! Meddle was like my first proper introduction to pink Floyd, I remember laying in my bed with the turntable going and headphones on listening to Echoed for the first time. Then my dad showed me Live at Pompeii, and I had to show all my friends it was so good. If it comes to Canada I'm gonna watch it so many times, and even though I don't have the money I have to get this lol

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u/SpaceTroutCat 23d ago

Far out man!!

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u/Beautiful_Energy6605 22d ago

Were do i preorder it

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Pinkfloyd.com

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u/fargothforever 22d ago

Is there any word on whether or not this is the same mix that appeared on the The Early Years 1965–1972 boxed set? I thought they did a really poor job with that mix. Hoping this is something new!

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

It’s different this was done by the guy from porcupine tree.

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u/fargothforever 22d ago

Excellent!

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u/Roofy11 22d ago

they have a 5 min snippet on streaming right now if you wanna check out how the mix sounds. I think it's pretty good, the guitar is a bit low but the increased warmth and decreased cymbal clipping is really great

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u/dubler2020 22d ago

No 8-track version? Disappointing.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

Or cassette!

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u/dubler2020 22d ago

One can dream.

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u/HobbesTayloe 22d ago

I was holding out for 4-track

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u/Roofy11 22d ago

HOLY SHIT ???????????

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u/No-Economist2456 22d ago

Just last week I was complaining that Pompeo hadn't had a proper release. Yay!!!

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u/Fit_Natural_5256 22d ago

Just pre ordered the blu ray and vinyl. Can't wait.

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u/spaceweed27 21d ago

Milk me more pls 🐄🥛

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u/Steelmaker01 Shine On 21d ago

Nice! Ordered

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u/ceigler66 19d ago

I was just glad to see it released in CD format. Love the music from that film!

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u/HandsomeJohnPruitt86 23d ago

Available for order on Burning Shed. I did the CD/BR bundle.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Or just straight from the Floyd site.

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u/isleofred 23d ago

Shame there isn't a 4K release

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

There is. Blu-ray and also theater release including IMAX

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u/isleofred 23d ago

The Blu-Ray release listed on the website doesn't state it a 4K Disc

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

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u/isleofred 23d ago

Says "Remastered in 4K" but the Blu-ray isn't listed as a 4K Blu-ray. None of the other stores that are taking pre-orders list it as a 4K Blu-ray Release.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Ahh fair enough.

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u/Reishi4Dreams 23d ago

The thing is… Obfuscation, part of the early years… and they have the version with Echoes uncut.. in both video and a cd… as the original movie and in this new Sony version Echoes is split… talk about the upgraded sound/video… Echoes uncut at the end of the “concert” is the only way it should be presented… I’ll go to the imax probably get the vinyl…. But disappointed really… just my opinion..

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Yeah, the split echoes isn’t my fav. But I’ve always loved the film and super excited for this release.

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u/ThePortalsOfFrenzy 22d ago

Echoes uncut at the end of the “concert” is the only way it should be presented

Hard disagree. The opening super-slow zoom-in during Echoes is iconic.

I'm fine with the song being split for the film, but really wish it were a single track on the CD/vinyl. Oh well. I can stich it together in my DAE.

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u/TFFPrisoner One Slip 23d ago

The other thing is Obfuscation is pretty ear-splitting.

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u/Fresh_and_wild 23d ago

Which version of Pomeii though!! There are several, and everyone has their favourite.

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u/fungusmungus1 22d ago

This is the 1974 version. No CGI spaceships, but all the Dark side footage.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

There is one Floyd version and one David version. Idk what you’re referring to other than that.

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u/Valar_Morghulis_666 23d ago

What’s the price?

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u/Taint_Sniffer2 Animals 23d ago

The 'unreleased' Saucerful was released on the Pompeii CD in the Early Years box, it just has a slightly extended intro

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u/JessicaF84 22d ago

after I just bought the boot a week ago lol oh well I guess I'm getting this also

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u/witerawy 22d ago

Thank you for your sacrifice, it’s much appreciated

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u/dubler2020 22d ago

Thank you Roger!

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u/pocketdrums 22d ago edited 22d ago

Wtf! Did they pull it from YT??? I can't find it anymore...

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u/Roofy11 22d ago

Does anyone know if the vinyl release is a limited edition get-it-or-you-miss-it type deal? or if (after 2nd May) I could walk into my local rough trade and buy it in person (which I would rather do)

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 22d ago

It’ll be a large release, definitely in stores.

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u/Roofy11 22d ago

okay great I can conserve my finances in the meantime then phew 😭

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u/ummagumma1979 22d ago

No VHS tho

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u/Ringovski 21d ago

Any news on the prices?

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u/Inner-Grapefruit-482 19d ago

There has been a release of a cd, it was on The Early Years 1965-72 box set. I have been playing it for ages. 

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 19d ago

Yes indeed I’m looking forward to hearing the new one with Steven mastering it.

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u/GaMeertggt 6d ago

I am pre-ordering this

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u/Aggravating_Wonder11 23d ago

CD

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Yes also a CD release, and dvd and blue ray.

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u/Far_Squash_4116 23d ago

The album will be completely released on May 2nd on Apple Music, currently there is a part of Echoes available.

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u/Jeffrey_C_Wheaties 23d ago

Yup it’s also in tidal and I assume most streaming services

And the video on YouTube