Pink Floyd – The Division Bell
Label: | Parlophone – 0825646293285, Pink Floyd Records – PFRLP14 |
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Country: | Europe |
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Genre: | Rock |
Style: | Arena Rock, Prog Rock |
Tracklist
A1 | Cluster One | 5:58 | |
A2 | What Do You Want From Me | 4:21 | |
A3 | Poles Apart | 7:04 | |
B1 | Marooned | 5:29 | |
B2 | A Great Day For Freedom | 4:17 | |
B3 | Wearing The Inside Out | 6:49 | |
C1 | Take It Back | 6:12 | |
C2 | Coming Back To Life | 6:19 | |
C3 | Keep Talking | 6:11 | |
D1 | Lost For Words | 5:14 | |
D2 | High Hopes | 8:31 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Warner Music Group
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd.
- Copyright © – Pink Floyd (1987) Ltd.
- Recorded At – Astoria (2)
- Recorded At – Britannia Row Studios
- Recorded At – Metropolis Studios
- Recorded At – The Creek Recording Studios
- Engineered At – The Creek Recording Studios
- Remastered At – das boot recording
- Published By – Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.
- Marketed By – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Distributed By – Parlophone Records Ltd.
- Lacquer Cut At – The Mastering Lab
- Pressed By – Optimal Media GmbH – BE49494
Credits
- Backing Vocals – Carol Kenyon, Durga McBroom, Jackie Sheridan, Rebecca Leigh-White, Sam Brown
- Bass – Guy Pratt
- Cover [From Drawings By] – Keith Breeden
- Cover [Sculptures] – Aden Hynes, John Robertson (5)
- Cover, Design – Storm Thorgerson
- Design [Re-Issue] – StormStudios
- Drums, Percussion – Nick Mason
- Engineer – Keith Grant
- Engineer [Assistant] – Jules Bowen
- Graphics – Ian Wright (4), Peter Curzon
- Guitar – Tim Renwick
- Illustration – John Whitely, Sally Norris
- Keyboards [Additional] – Jon Carin
- Keyboards, Vocals – Richard Wright
- Mastered By [Vinyl Mastered By] – Doug Sax
- Mixed By – Chris Thomas
- Noises [Earth] – G. William Forgey
- Orchestra, Arranged By – Michael Kamen
- Orchestrated By – Edward Shearmur, Michael Kamen
- Percussion [Played & Programmed] – Gary Wallis
- Photography By – Rupert Truman, Stephen Piotrowski, Tony May (4)
- Producer, Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Mixed By – David Gilmour
- Producer, Keyboards, Percussion – Bob Ezrin
- Recorded By [Orchestra] – Steve McLaughlin*
- Recorded By, Engineer – Andy Jackson
- Remastered By – James Guthrie, Joel Plante
- Technician [Drum] – Clive Brooks
- Technician [General Technical & Musical Instrument Supervision] – Phil Taylor (5)
- Tenor Saxophone – Dick Parry
Notes
The stereo remastered album on Heavyweight 180 Vinyl
Remastered from the original analogue tapes by JAMES GUTHRIE, JOEL PLANTE and DOUG SAX
Original UK release date: March 1994
Made in the E.U.
www.pinkfloyd.com
Issued in gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves.
All text on runout is hand etched, except for "TML-M", which is machine stamped. Single digit numbers in variant 4 (e.g. 6 on side A, 3 on side B) are mirrored, see also description at Optimal Media GmbH.
Remastered from the original analogue tapes by JAMES GUTHRIE, JOEL PLANTE and DOUG SAX
Original UK release date: March 1994
Made in the E.U.
www.pinkfloyd.com
Issued in gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeves.
All text on runout is hand etched, except for "TML-M", which is machine stamped. Single digit numbers in variant 4 (e.g. 6 on side A, 3 on side B) are mirrored, see also description at Optimal Media GmbH.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 825646 293285
- Barcode (Scanned): 0825646293285
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): PFRLP14-A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): PFRLP14-B
- Matrix / Runout (Label side C): PFRLP14-C
- Matrix / Runout (Label side D): PFRLP14-D
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 1): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 TML-M ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 1): 2564629328-B RE2 BE49494-02 B2 TML-M ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 1): 2564629328-C RE2 BE49494-01 C2 TML-M ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 1): 2564629328-D RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML-M ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 2): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 T=Ƨ TML-M
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 2): 2564629328-B RE2 BE49494-01 B2 TML-M ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 2): 2564629328-C RE2 BE49494-02 C2 TML-M ¯V¯ --TɅ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 2): 2564629328-D-RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML-M ¯V¯ ɅIƐ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 3): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 TML-M ⏊= Ƨ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 3): 2564629328-B RE2 BE49494-01 B2 TML-M -ᐯ ᐱ ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 3): 2564629328-C-RE2 BE49494-02 C2 TML-M ⏊ᐱ ᐱ ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 3): 2564629328-D-RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML-M 3I+ ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 4): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 TML-M | 6
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 4): 2564629328-B-RE2 BE49494-01 B2 TML-M 1=3 ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 4): 2564629328-C-RE2 BE49494-02 C2 TML-M 3=l ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 4): 2564629328-D-RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML- M ^ 5 ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 5): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 TML-M +=მ (probably 6 mirrored)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 5): 2564629328-B-RE2 BE49494-01 B2 TML-M ¯V¯ =’ ᔨ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 5): 2564629328-C-RE2 BE49494-02 C2 TML-M ¯V¯ I+Ԑ (probably 3 mirrored or "3+1" upside down)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 5): 2564629328-D-RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML-M ¯V¯ =\მ (probably 6 mirrored)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 6): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 TML-M I+5 (probably 5 mirrored)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 6): 2564629328-B-RE2 BE49494-01 B2 TML-M ¯V¯ =T1 (probably 1 mirrored)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 6): 2564629328-C-RE2 BE49494-02 C2 TML-M ¯V¯ T+1 (T upside down)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 6): 2564629328-D-RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML-M ¯V¯
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, variant 7): 2564629328-A RE3 BE49494-01 A3 TML-M 6=Ʌ
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, variant 7): 2564629328-B-RE2 BE49494-01 B2 TML-M ¯V¯ 4I+
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side C, variant 7): 2564629328-C-RE2 BE49494-02 C2 TML-M ¯V¯ 3+V
- Matrix / Runout (Runout side D, variant 7): 2564629328-D-RE2 BE49494-02 D2 TML-M ¯V¯ 6IV
Other Versions (5 of 276)
View AllTitle (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
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Recently Edited | The Division Bell (CD, Album) | EMI United Kingdom, EMI United Kingdom | CDEMD 1055, 7243 8 28984 2 9 | Europe | 1994 | ||
Recently Edited | The Division Bell (CD, Album, Stereo) | Columbia | CK 64200 | US | 1994 | ||
Recently Edited | The Division Bell (Cassette, Album) | Sony Music | 476581 4 | UK | 1994 | ||
Recently Edited | The Division Bell (Cassette, Album) | EMI United Kingdom, EMI United Kingdom, EMI United Kingdom | 7243 8 28984 4 3, TC EMD 1055, TCEMD 1055 | UK | 1994 | ||
The Division Bell (CD, Album) | EMI United Kingdom, EMI United Kingdom | 7243 8 28984 2 9, CD EMD 1055 | UK & Europe | 1994 |
Recommendations
Reviews
- Edited one month agoThis is an album that has really grown on me over time, having bought it on CD in 1994, it has taken another 30 years to finally get a vinyl version! The Division Bell marks a poignant chapter in Pink Floyd's storied history, reflecting both evolution and nostalgia. Released in 1994, it stands as a testament to the band’s maturity, offering a sound that diverges from their earlier, more experimental work, yet retains the soul of Pink Floyd’s legacy.
This album is characterized by its smooth, polished production— a noticeable shift from the raw energy of The Dark Side of the Moon or the conceptual audacity of The Wall. The 180g vinyl is flawlessly pressed, with no noticeable surface noise, warping, or defects. It feels solid, clean, and flat. The sound quality is equally impressive, offering rich, dynamic audio with deep bass, crisp highs, and a well-balanced midrange.
David Gilmour’s guitar work is particularly noteworthy, his solos on tracks like “High Hopes” and “Coming Back to Life” are deeply emotive, resonating with the warmth and depth that vinyl uniquely provides.
Thematically, The Division Bell is introspective, exploring themes of communication and human connection. This is a departure from the band's earlier focus on grand, often dystopian, narratives. The lyrics, though less cryptic, are no less impactful. Gilmour and Richard Wright’s vocal performances are understated yet powerful, conveying a sense of reflection and reconciliation. - My copy has no issues, sounds awesome. This is the reason to have vinyl, playing this is just as good if not better than some of the audiophile releases form the likes of AP and MOFI.
Highly recommended. - As what others have mentioned here , indeed this pressing sounds awesome . its the only remastered pink floyd album in my collections and i have no regrets . The guitar slide , solo and instruments all sound smooth . i just wish waters , gilmour and mason can reunite back for a tour or a new single in 2024 .
- Great pressing, zero background noise and no skipping as others experienced. Bought it september 2023, probably depends on the bacth.
Punchy bass, great separation of the instruments, and good dinamycs. overall a terrific sound.
Can’t compare with The original but not easy to beat this one.
Gear:
RP6
Rega Aethos
Q acoustics concept 300 - Interesting to see how different everyone's experience is.
For me, this is one of the best sounding vinyls I own. Absolutely stunning. - Edited one year agoThe general sound quality is good, but there are 2 skips on track A2. Some people say there is surface noise on track A1 but I haven't got any, there is a sound similar to noise but it comes from the song itself. Also, I didn't like the hard paper sleeves and changed them immediately.
- Edited one year agoI love this album but this edition is not that great sounding TBH. It’s surprisingly lifeless and lacks the low end punch compared to the OG CD (which is much better sounding) I was pretty disappointed despite what the hype sticker claims.
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