The Story Of The Dark Side Of The Moon

*50TH ANNIVERSARY OF PINK FLOYD‘S ‘THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON’. OUT MARCH 24*

One of the most iconic and influential albums ever, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ continues to find new audiences globally. The album was partly developed during live performances, and the band premiered an early version of the suite at London’s Rainbow Theatre several months before recording began. ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd, originally released in the US on 1 March and then in the UK on 16th March 1973. The new material was recorded in 1972 and 1973 at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road studios) in London. The iconic sleeve, which depicts a prism spectrum, was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and drawn by George Hardie. ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.

*'THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - LIVE AT WEMBLEY EMPIRE POOL, LONDON, 1974’*
Simultaneously, on 24th March, the CD and first ever vinyl issue of Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon - Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974’ will be released independently. It was originally recorded in November 1974 as part of the band’s winter tour and this is the first time it will be available as a stand-alone album, with artwork featuring an original 1973 line-drawn cover by George Hardie.

*ANIMATED VIDEO COMPETITION*

*PINK FLOYD - THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON: 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK*
The book Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon: 50th Anniversary will also be published separately by Thames & Hudson on March 24, 2023 to coincide with the box set release. Curated by photographer Jill Furmanovsky and art directed by Hipgnosis co-founder Aubrey Powell, this LP-sized volume showcases rare and previously unseen photographs taken during The Dark Side Of The Moon tours of 1972-1975 and was created with the involvement of the band members.

*NEW PLANETARIUM ALBUM EXPERIENCE ANNOUNCED*
Fifty years on, in recognition of the iconic album and with the help of huge strides in technology, an official full dome experience with stunning visuals of the solar system and beyond and played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon, will be released in Planetariums around the world in March. Contact your local Planetarium for any screening details.

The show itself will be divided between the 10 tracks off the album, in chronological order, each having a different theme; some futuristically looking forward and some a retro acknowledgment to Pink Floyd’s visual history, all relating to a time and space experience, embracing up to the minute technology that only a Planetarium can offer. It promises to be immersive; an all-encompassing surround sound and visual treat that will transcend reality and take you way beyond the realms of 2D experience.

*PINK FLOYD SOCIAL MEDIA*

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[kurtthompson]

I'd like to thank pink Floyd for providing the soundtrack to my life!

[petercena]

Rick Wright deserved to be around for the 50th anniversary. R.I.P.

[queefreak]

The best part of being old is seeing the reaction of young people hearing Pink Floyd for the very first time.

[questfortruth]

I've literally listened to this album THOUSANDS of times and have never gotten tired of it! Amazing!!

[stevethomas]

IMO, the greatest album of all time. Around '86 my 15 year old daughter asked me "dad, do you have Dark Side of The Moon"? Couldn't have been more proud. I think it's a timeless piece of work

[ronaldmilner]

I was a 15 year old black teen living in Chicago in 1973 when I bought Dark Side of the Moon and I have been listening ever since!

[Douglas]

I’m 73 and I can’t imagine my life without this album. It had a profound effect on me.

[J-_-]

Society will still be talking about this album 50 years from now when it is 100 years old. They truly made / captured something timeless about the human condition.

[pixywings]

I have so many friends that tell me they think Pink Floyd's music is too depressing. I always tell them that without Pink Floyd's music my depression would have destroyed me!

[krotizmultika]

Two of my favorite rock albums of all time - “Dark Side of the Moon” and “Wish You Were Here”. Nothing else comes close.

[cschuh]

Hands down, the BEST album ever released by any band, EVER... A timeless classic that will never be topped...

[fishermansid]

One of the greatest albums of all time a masterpiece.

[MrJlc]

Thank you for including Roger in this. He should absolutely be part of celebrating a truly unbelievable album ❤

[jacquelineheronwray]

I am a teenager again, only now I understand this album so much more than I did then. I am 64 but this music takes me back to a simpler time. Amazing.

[donnamariebrown]

Saw Pink Floyd in concert for DSOM twice in 1973-what an experience-still one of my favs!!!! Nothing like 60's, 70's, 80's, some of 90's music!!!

[leo]

The album that changed my whole view about everything. Thank you Nick, Rick, Dave and Roger for THE wake up call.

[Nadinetherescuehound]

Every note, every decision, every knob setting...absolute perfection.

[yesthatbruce]

A little story worth sharing: I was 14 when this album came out, and I'll never forget the first time I heard it. A friend made me put on headphones, and I heard, first, the sounds of ticking clocks, and then the *awesome" beginning of "Time." I was instantly blown away, and from that moment on, my life would never be the same. As someone else commented, this is not only one of the greatest albums ever made, it is also one of the best ever to hear on headphones. All the sonic effects are absolutely masterful and spellbinding.

[ALANPA-doskejz]

It's not talked about much, but the four backing vocalists Doris, Lesley, Liza, and Barry also deserve praise.
Let's meet again in 50 years Greetings from Tokyo🌈△🌈

[officialtan]

I find myself listening to you and thinking how grafetul i am to have lived along the same time as Pink Floyd. Every song is an absolute diamond, just like a very very expensive whisky, to be savoured and appreciated for its uniqueness and sheer quality. I hope someday within my years of life another Pink Floyd comes along for the generations to come feel the same thing that i do. Thank you for your music❤