Pink Floyd - Relics Reissue Vinyl

Artist: Pink Floyd
Title: Relics
Label: Music For Pleasure (MFP)
Catalogue Number: MFP 50397
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1971
Pressing Year: 1978 UK MFP Reissue
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Relics is Pink Floyd's first official compilation album and serves as an excellent overview of the band's early years. Originally released in 1971, the collection brings together key Syd Barrett-era singles, B-sides and album tracks, alongside the previously unreleased studio recording of Roger Waters' composition "Biding My Time". The album features classics including "Arnold Layne", "See Emily Play", "Bike", "Careful With That Axe, Eugene" and "Cirrus Minor", making it an essential release for fans of early Pink Floyd.

Pressing Notes

This UK Music For Pleasure pressing, catalogue number MFP 50397, was issued in 1978 when EMI reissued Relics on its budget MFP label. Prior to this, the album had appeared on the UK Starline label. The MFP edition is easily recognised by the distinctive cover featuring pink lettering and the Music For Pleasure branding. Despite being a budget reissue, these pressings were manufactured by EMI and are highly regarded for their excellent sound quality and affordability.

Among collectors, the 1978 MFP issue has become a desirable edition in its own right, offering the classic Nick Mason artwork and original track selection in a quality UK pressing.

Track Listing

Side A

Arnold Layne
Interstellar Overdrive
See Emily Play
Remember A Day
Paintbox
Julia Dream

Side B

Careful With That Axe, Eugene
Cirrus Minor
The Nile Song
Biding My Time
Bike
Matrix / Runout

Side A: SRS 5071 A4
Side B: SRS 5071 B7

Additional Information
1978 UK Music For Pleasure pressing
MFP 50397 catalogue number
EMI manufactured pressing
Nick Mason cover artwork
Features "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play"
Includes "Careful With That Axe, Eugene"
Contains the rare studio recording of "Biding My Time"
Essential Syd Barrett-era compilation
Highly collectible UK reissue
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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