Syd Barrett Opel The Best of Sid Barrett (Complete production limited edition) (

Product Description Contents: SYD BARRETT PAPERSLEEVE COLLECTION (3) [Syd Barrett, first release by Sony, first BSCD2 paper sleeve!] A compilation of rare recordings made between 1968 and 1970, including unreleased tracks and alternate takes from his two solo albums. Released suddenly in 1988, 16 years after he abruptly disappeared from the scene in 1972. Title track "Opel," as well as "Dolly Rocker," "Word Song," "Swan Lee," "Birdie Hop," "Let's Split," "Ranky (Part 1)," and "Galaxy" make their first appearance here. Also included are valuable tracks and demo recordings such as "Clowns & Jugglers," recorded with members of Soft Machine as the original version of "Octopus," and "Don't You Lonely Without Me," an early take of "The Dark Side of the World." With the exception of a few tracks, he performs solo with just his acoustic guitar, but precisely because of this, the raw atmosphere and his pure soul come through, making it an incredibly special documentary. [Limited Edition] Limited edition paper jacket packaging, includes liner notes, lyrics, and translations. 1. Opel 2. Clowns & Jugglers 3. Rats 4. Golden Hair (Remake, Take 6) 5. Dolly Rocker 6. Word Song 7. Dream Meal 8. Swan Lee 9. Birdie Hop 10. Let's Split 11. Ranky (Part 1) 12. Aren't You Lonely Without Me (Dark World) 13. Galaxy 14. Golden Hair (Take 1)* 15. Gigolo Aunt (Take 9)* 16. Of Course (Take 3)* 17. Of Course (Take 5)* 18. Clowns & Jugglers (Take 1)* 19. Late Night (Take 2)* 20. Excited Elephant (Take 2)* *7 bonus tracks included. *While supplies last. Media reviews and more. This compilation brings together rare recordings from 1968-70, including unreleased songs and alternate takes from his two solo albums. It was suddenly released in 1988, 16 years after he abruptly disappeared from the scene in 1972. The title track "Opel," as well as "Dolly Rocker," "Word Song," "Swan Lee," "Birdie Hop," "Let's Split," "Ranky (Part 1)," and "Galaxy" all make their first appearance here. It also includes valuable tracks and demo recordings such as "Clowns & Jugglers," which he recorded with members of Soft Machine as the original version of "A Song Dedicated to an Octopus," and "Don't You Lonely Without Me," an early take of "A Dark World." With the exception of a few tracks, he performs solo with just his acoustic guitar, but precisely because of this, the raw atmosphere and his pure soul come through, making it an incredibly special documentary. (C)RS