Pink Floyd to Commemorate ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ 50th Anniversary With Various Title

**starless and bible black** · 01-03-2023

From BestClassicBands.com-

One of classic rock’s most acclaimed albums, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023. And though the official announcement of an expanded audio edition to mark the occasion has yet to be made, the publisher of an official commemorative book has leaked the news of a “luxury box set.” The book, Pink Floyd: The Dark Side Of The Moon: The Official 50th Anniversary Book, arrives in the U.K. on March 1, via publisher Thames & Hudson, on the anniversary of the album’s original release date. The U.S. edition is scheduled for March 7. Its authors are listed as Pink Floyd, photographer Jill Furmanovsky and longtime Floyd art director Aubrey Powell.

From the publisher’s announcement: The album-sized package features rare and unseen backstage and onstage photography and reveals the visual conception of the original iconic album artwork. Designed by Pentagram to high specifications, this official book commemorates the band and the album.

The big news of the new audio edition was made in a somewhat “oh, by the way” sentence in the book announcement: “[The March] date will also see the launch of a luxury box set containing a re-release of the album together with numerous related music items.”

**Scott Bails** · 01-03-2023

How many versions of this album does one need?

**chalkpie** · 01-03-2023

Originally Posted by Scott Bails

How many versions of this album does one need?

Yes.

**Mister Triscuits** · 01-03-2023

They're going to include a remastered version of the scarf.

**taliesin** · 01-03-2023

Originally Posted by Mister Triscuits

They're going to include a remastered version of the scarf.

I only want it if the scarf's been remixed in surround.

**mozo-pg** · 01-03-2023

You get 5 marbles instead of 2.

**Mister Triscuits** · 01-03-2023

Originally Posted by mozo-pg

You get 5 marbles instead of 2.

The girls will be impressed with me now!

**Halmyre** · 01-04-2023

Originally Posted by mozo-pg

You get 5 marbles instead of 2.

And a slice of pie. No crust.

**Steve983** · 01-04-2023

Honestly I would rather discover new music than keep buying something that has already been playing in my head for decades.

**Sterbus** · 01-04-2023

Every one of the limited copies will contain actual dust from the dark side of the moon.

**Rajaz** · 01-04-2023

My son who lives in Montreal, brought me some few very cool Christmas presents he got at the "Their Mortal Remains" exhibition in Montreal that he told me was absolutely awesome. There is a lotta stuff about the Dark Side album and tour, both the poster and T-shirt have that album as the centerpiece so this 50th anniversary is very significant.

I have the Immersion box of this album (that is about the 8th time I've bought a version this album) but also feel there is no need for more versions however this milestone could have special events and newer variations for this occasion. Oh and BTW, I saw the original tour in 1973.

**starless and bible black** · 01-19-2023

And here we go-Info from Amazon.com-

Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon (50th Anniv. Edition) box set incl. live, 5.1 and Atmos coming 3/24/2023.

2xCD/2xBD/1xDVD/2xLP/2x7" Deluxe Edition
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS1VVXT1/?tag=imwan-20
CA - Available for pre-order soon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BS1VVXT1/?tag=imwanca-20
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BSHHN1MV/?tag=imwan-21

1xCD Standard Edition (contains live album only)
US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS1TL5FY/?tag=imwan-20
CA - Available for pre-order soon: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BS1TL5FY/?tag=imwanca-20
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BSHJNZR5/?tag=imwan-21

**Frumious B** · 01-19-2023

The contents are disappointing, but I’m kind of glad I can skip this release. Looks like it has less content than the Immersion box. This would have been the ideal opportunity for them to put out the complete Wembley set, but since they didn’t I guess we can assume it’s not going to happen. I’ll stick to my cobbled together playlist version.

**ca1ore** · 01-19-2023

Yeah, saves me some coin.

**Mister Triscuits** · 01-19-2023

**marblesmike** · 01-19-2023

I wish they'd just put out a Wembley 1974 vinyl release containing the DSOTM set, early WYWH/Animals versions and the Echoes encore.

**timmy** · 01-20-2023

Originally Posted by Scott Bails

How many versions of this album does one need?

Originally Posted by chalkpie

Yes.

LOL exactly.

I preordered and decided to buy the Wish You Were Here Immersion box since it is still available.

But I know.

I just know.

Pink Floyd will "Commemorate" Wish You Were Here in 2025, and my wallet will be $300+ lighter afterward.

**jkelman** · 01-21-2023

Originally Posted by ca1ore

Yeah, saves me some coin.

A LOT of coin. The deluxe box is going for $299 (!). When you consider what labels like Madfish and Panegyric put out for prices ranging from less to more (but the more have so much more content!), this is, at least IMHO, a shameful ripoff of Floyd fans. I've got the Immersion box, and I'm perfectly happy with that. Frank, it has more content, and also includes the Wembley performance.

**IncogNeato** · 01-21-2023

The copy in my 'By The Way...' box is all I need.

**Sean** · 01-21-2023

What? No free prism and sun with it? Rip off!

**lovecraft** · 01-22-2023

If it had been the full show I might have considered this.....but as it is, nope.

**jkelman** · 01-22-2023

Originally Posted by lovecraft

If it had been the full show I might have considered this.....but as it is, nope.

If you have even the two-disc DSOTM and WYWH, along with the Early Years box, you have the entire Wembley show, you just have to put it together. But it's all there.