Pink FloydWish You Were Here

Label:

Harvest – SHVL 814

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Prog Rock

Tracklist

Shine On You Crazy Diamond (1-5)
A1.1 Part 1
Written-ByWaters*
A1.2 Part 2
Written-ByWaters*
A1.3 Part 3
Written-ByWaters*
A1.4 Part 4
Written-ByWaters*
A1.5 Part 5
SaxophoneDick Parry
Written-ByWright*
A2 Welcome To The Machine
Written-ByWaters*
B1 Have A Cigar
VocalsRoy Harper
Written-ByWaters*
B2 Wish You Were Here
Written-ByWaters*
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (6-9)
B3.1 Part 6
Written-ByWaters*
B3.2 Part 7
Written-ByWaters*
B3.3 Part 8
Written-ByWaters*
B3.4 Part 9
Written-ByWright*

Companies, etc.

  • Record CompanyEMI Records Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Pink Floyd Music Ltd.
  • Printed ByGarrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
  • Made ByGarrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
  • Published ByPink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.
  • Recorded AtAbbey Road Studios

Credits

  • Backing VocalsVenetta Fields
  • Design [Assistant]Richard Manning (3)
  • Design [Sleeve], Photography ByHipgnosis (2)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Peter James
  • Engineer [Engineered By]Brian Humphries
  • Graphics [Sleeve]George Hardie NTA*
  • Lyrics ByRoger Waters
  • Producer [Produced By]Pink Floyd

Notes

First issue.
Released with the cover hidden under black shrink wrap with a round Wish You Were Here sticker on the outside of the shrink wrap. Spine is narrow (pinched) at the top and bottom and wide in the middle on some covers, and uniformed on others (like all spines). Issued with lyrics on a die cut inner sleeve and a glossy postcard, with jagged edges, of a diving man.

This version's inner sleeve is die cut on 3 of the 4 corners. Another version (Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here) is die cut on all corners.

On label side 1, Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 5 is credited to "Waters-Gilmour-Wright" (later have "Waters" only).

Opening at top center with notch.

Matrix variants A1 / B3 are the first press of this record, other matrix are further pressings but still first issue of this LP.

Labels:
℗ 1975 Pink Floyd Music Ltd.
Made in Gt Britain

Sleeve:
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, January to July 1975

℗ 1975

Printed and made in Great Britain
Garrod and Lofthouse Limited

The runouts are stamped

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A): SHVL 814A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side B): SHVL 814B
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-5
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-1C
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 PDO (ODP) 7
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-7 RD 12
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 3 R D P
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 -Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 2 G P T
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 P P A
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 -Side B): SHVL 814 B-1C G R T
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 RAR
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GTD
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 1 GO
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 4 MT
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 CML 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-4 GMH 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GAL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GRT
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GDR 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 LL 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 TT 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 LO 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GAA 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GDM 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 14 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 OUO 7
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 14 - Side A): SHVL 814 B-7 CDC 12
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 15 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GDU 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 15 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 PL 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 16 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 LOR 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 16 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 ADR 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 17 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GAM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 17 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GDL 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 18 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GAL 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 18 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GRT 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 19 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-4 PAO
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 19 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-7 GAL
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 20 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 PA 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 20 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 MM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 21 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GPO 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 21 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GOO 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 22 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 RMP 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 22 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GTM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 23 - Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 MMH 7
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 23 - Side B): SHVL 814 B-5 GLM HTM 2

Other Versions (5 of 1026)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Wish You Were Here (LP, Album, Stereo) Harvest 2C 068-96 918, 2C 068 - 96918 1975
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Wish You Were Here (LP, Album) Columbia PC 33453 US 1975
Wish You Were Here (LP, Album) CBS CBS 80955, 80955 Israel 1975
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Wish You Were Here (LP, Album, Stereo) Harvest 1C 062-96 918, 5C 062-96918 Netherlands 1975
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Wish You Were Here (LP, Album, Stereo, 308498/528) Harvest 2C 068-96918, 2 C 068-96918 1975

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Reviews

  • AntonVinokurenko's avatar
    SideA: SHVL 814 A-1 AM 2
    SIdeB: SHVL 814 B-3 HA 4

    I have an issue with this release. The matrix numbers on both sides of my copy are slightly different, ending with "AM" and "HA," and I can’t find any information about these variations. Additionally, my copy has a different die-cut design. If you look at the front inner cover from the "diving man" side, you’ll notice that the corners (1, 2, and 3) are die-cut in a clockwise direction starting from the bottom-left corner. However, the bottom-right corner has a 90-degree angle. On this page, the corner of the inner sleeve closest to the text "SHVL 814" is not 90 degrees, but mine is.

    Furthermore, the open side of the inner sleeve is on the left, not the top, as mentioned here. To add to this, the label on side one is slightly misaligned (moved off-center).

    This might just be a different pressing, or perhaps the inner sleeve comes from another version. Since I’m not the first owner, I don’t know where this copy was originally purchased. It’s also possible this was a factory printing issue. Alternatively, I might have a rare or unique version of this record.

    Please help me identify the exact copy I own, as I’ve been searching for three years on Discogs and haven’t found anything that matches this variant. I’m happy to provide images if needed.
    • FrankChen111's avatar
      FrankChen111
      Edited 7 months ago
      Definitive version of this masterpiece. Magnificent details! 3D soundstage! Woof woof woof
      • magniel2002's avatar
        magniel2002
        I've got two A1/B7 pressings and both skip on Have A Cigar and Wish You Were Here. It skips at the louder parts of the song(s) and the only way it doesn't skip is to put the anti skate almost full or full and even then you can hear ticks like the stylus is about to skip although it stays in the groove. (Yes, The tracking force is set correctly and even if it is 3 grams it still skips) Side 1 and Shine On You Crazy Diamond 6-9 also have no problem with normally set anti-skate as do both of my german pressings. I've got no other record in my collection with a problem like this. Is this cut really that loud and is there anyone else who has problems with this cut or anyone who can notice the needle about to go off at louder parts of Have A Cigar?
        • Dzubox's avatar
          Dzubox
          This is a beautiful album by Pink Floyd and this UK 1st. pressing A1/B3 sounds great. The sound is fresh, punchy, airy and crispy.
          • Pinkfloydfredde's avatar
            Pinkfloydfredde
            Edited one year ago
            Side 1 "SHVL 814 A-1 GGL ∴ 3"
            Side 2 "SHVL 814 B-3 GGP ∴ 2"

            Both GGL and GGP are based around 9 o'clock on matrix, vertical from top down like so:
            G G
            G G
            L P

            Shine on part 5 credited: (Waters- Gilmour-Wright)

            Can someone please help identify?
            • LordRockingham's avatar
              LordRockingham
              Edited one year ago
              I have an A1/B5 on runout. Should that be listed here? It has inner with 3 corners cut, full credits on Part 5 and the glossy postcard.
              • juliushui's avatar
                juliushui
                Own this copy and the remaster copy. The re-master copy’s vocal stand out, other parts are less able to hear compare to the first press. The re-master version also sounds more quiet, less big sound, more-coherent and rounded sound as a whole (sounds more natural and comfortable, but less impact), both are great copy in its own way.
                • RunStu's avatar
                  RunStu
                  This is by far the best UK pressing. The 2nd is pretty close, whereas the 2016 remaster just lacks the depth and warmth of this.
                  Highly recommended... Nice clean playing copy is what you want.
                  • MetalliJoe's avatar
                    MetalliJoe
                    Edited one year ago
                    Getting a depth, realness and liveliness on Gilmour’s guitar playing on this version and a clarity (including being distortion free) I haven’t experienced on my other copies (Greek first, Australian first, 2016? Remaster). This is my go to listening copy for those reasons.
                    • cmartinezm's avatar
                      cmartinezm
                      Edited 2 years ago
                      My Spanish version has the Matrix:
                      Side A: 066-96918-A , a bit more on the side it appears to be " O M II" or maybe it is "O E =" ? Or maybe it is " II M O" , very difficult for me to know in what order it goes and orientation.
                      Side B: 064-96918-B , and here a bit more to the side it appears what i believe it is " P H "

                      I could share picture if needed.

                      I would very much appreciate if someone could help me, i've been trying to find the spanish version matching this matrix and i cannot find it here at all.

                      This record has come to me from my father. He couldn't confirm but i can imagine he bough this record in 1975 when it was out, as it seems to be the first version he owned. I might be wrong.
                      thanks!

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