Pink Floyd: "Wish You Were Here" Vinyl LP (Columbia PC-33453) 1975 EX

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You are bidding on a Vinyl issue of Pink Floyd’s 1975 LP “Wish You Were Here,” issued on Columbia Records.  Note that the Catalog number on the spine is: JC 33453; the Catalog number on sleeve and labels is PC 33453. This item appears to be a early 1980’s reissue.

We admit that as much as we love “Dark Side,” “Wish You Were Here” is our favorite Pink Floyd LP.  We purchased this item decades ago, played it (and enjoyed it!), and it has been sitting in our home (vertically) for the last few decades. 

The condition of the LP is great, in near mint condition.  It looks very clean with no visible markings. The LP cover is graded as EX-.  There are signs of wear around the edges and corners. (Please see photos). The inner sleeve is thick cardboard, with a picture on one side, and lyrics on the other.

Please remember that this album was well taken care of, but it was played as part of our record collection decades ago. with only very minor wear

This item has been stored at room temperature, in a smoke free home.  Please see photos of actual item being sold. 

Pink Floyd (Wish You Were Here) (1975): 

“Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side of the Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of "Shine on You Crazy Diamond" reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it's arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group's interplay and David Gilmour's solos in particular. And while it's short on actual songs, the long, winding soundscapes are constantly enthralling.”

“If your wondering how fantastic this album is, just ask David Gilmour. He cites this album as his favorite and the height of Pink Floyd's creative power. And that's hard to argue after listening to the emotionally charged tunes within. More than ever, Gilmour spreads his wings and treats us to some of the most soulful guitar playing ever recorded. Wright and Mason are in fine form creating the backdrop for Water's and Gilmour to emote. That is not to minimize the former's contribution to this recording. They understood how to make these tunes breathe and groove. And, as any musician will tell you, it's the slow tempo tunes that are the most difficult to find that sweet spot necessary to make the music expressive and immediate. Few albums are this angry, this contemplative, and ultimately hopeful, that Wish You Were Here cannot be denied. It's an all-time classic”.