The Wall, Pink Floyd

2 in stock
$600.00
Artist - Pink Floyd
Format - Double Album
Genre - Prog rock and Rock
Year - 1979
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Incredible Copy of this 1979 Australian Album.

Its in Near Mint Condition

Only Flaw is a Sticker Stain far right corner - Front cover.

Pink Floyd – The Wall

Artist: Pink Floyd

Title: The Wall

Album Type: Double Studio Album / Concept Album

Original Release Date: November 30, 1979

Label: Harvest (UK) / Columbia (US)

Genre: Progressive Rock / Art Rock / Symphonic Rock

Background & Production The Wall is one of the most ambitious and commercially successful concept albums in the history of rock music. Conceived primarily by bassist and lyricist Roger Waters, the album was born out of his growing sense of alienation from his audience during the 1977 In the Flesh tour. Recorded across multiple studios in France, New York, and Los Angeles, the production was famously fraught with internal band tension, leading to the firing of keyboardist Richard Wright (who stayed on as a salaried session player for the tour). Produced by Bob Ezrin, David Gilmour, and Waters, the album is a sprawling rock opera that has sold over 30 million copies worldwide.

Musical Composition & Narrative The album follows the story of "Pink," a jaded rock star who builds a psychological wall to protect himself from the traumas of life—including the death of his father in WWII, an overprotective mother, abusive schoolteachers, and a failed marriage.

  • Sonic Architecture: The album is a masterpiece of sound design, blending David Gilmour’s soaring, melodic guitar work with theatrical sound effects (helicopters, shouting, television clips).

  • Key Tracks: "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2" became the band's only #1 hit single, featuring a disco-influenced beat and a school choir. "Comfortably Numb" is world-renowned for containing what is often cited as the greatest guitar solo in rock history.

  • Orchestration: The inclusion of orchestral arrangements by Michael Kamen added a cinematic depth that distinguished the album from the band's previous psychedelic and space-rock efforts.

Legacy & Cultural Impact The Wall was adapted into a 1982 feature film directed by Alan Parker, starring Bob Geldof, which further cemented its place in the cultural zeitgeist. It remains a definitive statement on isolation and authority, frequently appearing on "Greatest Albums of All Time" lists. Its elaborate live shows, featuring the construction and destruction of a physical wall on stage, set a new benchmark for stadium rock production.

  • Keywords: Pink Floyd, The Wall, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Progressive Rock, Concept Album, 1979 Rock, Harvest Records, Double Vinyl, Classic Rock Essentials.

  • Collection Ideas: Progressive Rock Masterpieces, Concept Albums, 70s Best Sellers, Audiophile Pressings.

  • Related Artists: King Crimson, Genesis, The Alan Parsons Project, Led Zeppelin, Yes.
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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