1965: Their First Recordings

1965: Their First Recordings
1965: Their First Recordings
EP by Pink Floyd
Released	27 November 2015
Recorded	May, September–December 1965
Genre	Psychedelic rock; rhythm and blues;
Length	18:20
Label	Parlophone
Pink Floyd chronology

1965: Their First Recordings is an EP by Pink Floyd released in 2015. It is made up of music recorded around Christmas 1965, at which time the band was known as the Tea Set.^[1] These are the earliest Pink Floyd recordings available commercially, with four songs written by Syd Barrett, one written by Roger Waters, and one cover of a song by American blues musician Slim Harpo.

The drums and guitars were recorded "straight off", while the vocals and piano were recorded at a later date.^[2] It was released as a special edition set of two 7" vinyl records, limited to 1,050 copies (1,000 retail and 50 promotional) available only in the EU,^[3] to extend the copyright of the recordings. These are the only officially released songs featuring guitarist Rado Klose and Juliette Gale, first wife of keyboardist Richard Wright. The tracks were later included in the box set The Early Years 1965–1972.

Track listing

All vocals by Syd Barrett, except for "Walk with Me Sydney" by Syd Barrett, Juliette Gale and Roger Waters.

All tracks are written by Syd Barrett, except where noted

Record 1, Side A
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Lucy Leave"	2:53

Record 1, Side B
No.	Title	Length
1.	"Double O Bo"	3:25
2.	"Remember Me"	2:45

Record 2, Side A
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Walk with Me Sydney"	Roger Waters	3:11

Record 2, Side B
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Butterfly"		2:59
2.	"I'm a King Bee"	Slim Harpo	3:07
Total length:			18:20

Personnel

The Tea Set

Syd Barrett – lead vocals (1-3, 5, 6), electric guitar
Rado Klose – electric guitar
Roger Waters – bass guitar, backing vocals, co-lead vocals on "Walk with Me Sydney"
Richard Wright – piano, organ (tracks 3–6)
Nick Mason – drums

Additional personnel

Juliette Gale – co-lead vocals on "Walk with Me Sydney"

Production

Andy Jackson – mastering
Ray Staff – mastering

References

^ Mason, Nick (2004). Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 978-0-297-84387-0.
^ Shutes, William; Beecher, Russell (2011). Barrett. The definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett. Essential Works Ltd. ISBN 978-1906615109.
^ Kreps, Daniel (December 2, 2015). "Pink Floyd Quietly Release '1965: Their First Recordings' EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 January 2018.

[1] Mason, Nick (2004). Inside Out: A Personal History of Pink Floyd. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 978-0-297-84387-0.

[2] Shutes, William; Beecher, Russell (2011). Barrett. The definitive visual companion to the life of Syd Barrett. Essential Works Ltd. ISBN 978-1906615109.

[3] Kreps, Daniel (December 2, 2015). "Pink Floyd Quietly Release '1965: Their First Recordings' EP". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 22 January 2018.

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