A grieving, beautiful record shaped by absent friend Syd Barrett and disillusion with the music business, anchored by the sprawling 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond'. Warmer and more human than Dark Side, it rewards patience and a good pair of speakers. One of the great headphone albums. Released in 1975, it's a key entry in Pink Floyd's run.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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- Wish You Were Here on Best Rock Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Rock Songs
We don't reproduce full tracklists — only the songs from this record we've featured in our best-of lists.
More from Pink Floyd — where to go next
If you have Wish You Were Here, these are the Pink Floyd records worth reaching for next.
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The Dark Side of the Moon1973 · RockStart here
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The Piper at the Gates of Dawn1967 · RockClassic
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Meddle1971 · RockClassic
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Wish You Were Here1975 · you're viewing this oneClassic
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Animals1977 · RockClassic