Relics [Import, Limited Edition, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered]

Pink Floyd | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 14, 2001)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import, Limited Edition, Original recording reissued, Original recording remastered
• Label: EMI Import
• ASIN: B00005HYH7
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #438,156 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Arnold Layne

2. Interstellar Overdrive

3. See Emily Play

4. Remember a Day

5. Paintbox

6. Julia Dream

7. Careful With That Axe, Eugene

8. Cirrus Minor

9. The Nile Song

10. Biding My Time

11. Bike

Editorial Reviews

Japanese remastered reissue of 1971 compilation packaged in a limited edition miniature LP sleeve.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Extremely Disappointed, January 24, 2005

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Damian J. Spooner "Damian J Spooner" (Canoga Park, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Relics (Audio CD)

I would give this album a five, but unfortunately, whoever remastered this, has butchered (as in chopped) the ends off of several songs (Interstellar Overdrive, Biding My Time and more, seconds I deem important), and the beginning of others (most noticeably Julia Dream). The remastering sounds flatter than my LP and tape of Relics (without the added tracks), and more hiss has been introduced to boot. I think this may be the worst "remaster" done. At least the worst I've heard. It really is a shame. Look to other/earlier releases for quality. Peace.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Syd Barrett, RIP, July 11, 2006

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Vince Palamara "SECRET SERVICE/JFK/STEELERS/M... (South Park/Bethel Park, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Relics (Audio CD)

Syd Barrett will be greatly missed. His whimsical songwriting style was unique and greatly influenced many famous musicians like David Bowie. This cd is an essential purchase for those wishing a taste of genius.

3.0 out of 5 stars Find 'The Early Singles' CD Instead - Much Better Sound, November 28, 2005

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A Music Fan "jimmy wayne" (Charlotte, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Relics (Audio CD)

I would rate this 4 stars for the songs, although it's something of a hodgepodge, but the audio quality could be better. There are several audio dropoffs, similar to those on the stereo 'Piper' CD. The packaging is also pretty skimpy. The Japanese reissue/remaster doesn't seem to be much of an improvement, audio-wise. If you're interested in the early-Floyd, try finding the mono versions of their recordings - the mono 'Piper' CD and the 10-track 'The Early Singles' CD (issued as a bonus disc with the 'Shine On' box set). For some reason they sound much better than the stereo CDs. The packaging and song sequencing are also much better on 'The Early Singles' than on 'Relics.' If you can't find those CDs, look for '1967 The First 3 Singles' which only has 6 tracks (A & B sides from their first 3 singles) but sounds and looks great.