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Live Wire: 'Dark Side of the Moon' turns 50 with Pink Floyd boxed set ... (masslive.com)

Roger Waters performs the music of Pink Floyd and solo material at Portland's Moda Center in 2017. Pink Floyd will issue a boxed set in March to mark the ...

The photo book will also be released separately. [collection will drop on March 24 ](https://www.pinkfloyd.com/tdsotm50/)and will include the first standalone release of “Live at Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974,” a newly remastered version of the album and a 50th anniversary photo book. [Pink Floyd](https://www.pinkfloyd.com/) will release a new boxed set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their renowned album, “The Dark Side of the Moon.”

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Fans critical of Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' anniversary ... (al.com)

It was announced this week Pink Floyd will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its classic album “The Dark Side of the Moon” with a new boxed set due March 24 ...

27, 1973, press conference at the London Planetarium, during which the music from “Dark Side” was played back in public for the first time. The event will begin rolling out in March and is a nod to Pink Floyd’s Feb. In addition, there will also be an authorized Pink Floyd planetarium show comprising “stunning visuals of the solar system and beyond” set to the music of “The Dark Side of the Moon” in chronological order.

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Pink Floyd's Fake Fans Clowned for Being Triggered By 'Woke ... (Rolling Stone)

When the legendary band unveiled a logo celebrating the 50th anniversary of their album 'The Dark Side of the Moon,' some saw the gay agenda at work.

[sneered](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=717533286410625&set=a.329792295184728&comment_id=3328067760740327) Daniel. [commented](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=717533286410625&set=a.329792295184728&comment_id=2759405477526793) Jesse. [commented](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=717533286410625&set=a.329792295184728&comment_id=1197675584482578) one gentleman. Quipped a fan named [Berkeley](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=717533286410625&set=a.329792295184728&comment_id=485500877093931): “I’m surprised the anti-rainbow people aren’t also upset at the pinkness. We’ll see you back in here when someone decides The Wall is a concept album about the U.S.-Mexico border. “Sickening,” [wrote](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=717533286410625&set=a.329792295184728&comment_id=3364738763799124&__cft__%5B0%5D=AZX34DDW6bjIzzhAibYpkiE5qGHF2bh5X96MgdsR-a70eY8geDa8_SNUr751sClpnCc962SpgAgY86U9u1qEWn7YvNLfgUeE1gTIrf4ZNHtiSwBVd1z8PRNkU9bi2uaJjWxqh9l85Hj3Ws4l9X08hwXnjrG2VI6PSlLGLT756K_ALA&__tn__=R%5D-R) another, who has also shared Covid-19 truther memes on his profile. I just happened to never look at the album cover.” Another mischievous commenter, Paul, [said](https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=717533286410625&set=a.329792295184728&comment_id=3010441012592116): “Can’t believe Pink Floyd have gone woke. The late designer [Storm Thorgerson](https://www.rollingstone.com/feature/storm-thorgerson-how-i-designed-the-cover-of-dark-side-of-the-moon-99919/) intended it as a tribute to the band’s famous light shows. You can rest easy, then, knowing that the Pink Floyd army is as open and accepting as ever, while remaining staunchly pro-rainbow. The true Pink Floyd devotees, of every age and background, buried the homophobes in an avalanche of mockery. Thousands piled into the Facebook thread to call them fake fans, many pointing out the anti-authoritarian, left-leaning themes of the band’s music. Yesterday, on Facebook, the official Pink Floyd page unveiled a logo for the occasion, prompting statements of grievance from members who believed the rainbow design was a nod to LGBTQ solidarity rather than the iconic record sleeve.

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PINK FLOYD - The Dark Side Of The Moon 50th Anniversary Edition ... (bravewords.com)

It includes CD and gatefold vinyl of the new 2023 remastered studio album and Blu-Ray + DVD audio featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions.

50 years on, in recognition of the iconic album and with the help of huge strides in technology, an official full dome experience with stunning visuals of the solar system and beyond and played out to 42 minutes of The Dark Side Of The Moon, will be released in Planetariums around the world in March. The box set includes CD and gatefold vinyl of the new 2023 remastered studio album, and Blu-Ray + DVD audio featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions. The set also includes additional new Blu-ray disc of Atmos mix, plus CD and LP of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon – Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974’, a 160-page hardback photo book, a music book, replica 7” singles and memorabilia. The set also includes an additional new Blu-ray disc of a Dolby Atmos mix plus a CD and LP of The Dark Side Of The Moon - Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974. It includes CD and gatefold vinyl of the new 2023 remastered studio album and Blu-Ray + DVD audio featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions. One of the most iconic and influential albums ever, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon continues to find new audiences globally.

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Pink Floyd reissue 'Dark Side of the Moon' for 50th anniversary (Far Out Magazine)

Buyers of the box set will receive a CD, a gatefold vinyl record, and Blu-Ray and DVD audio copies of the original 5.1 mix and the aforementioned remastered ...

This live recording of the album will also be released separately from the box set on the very same day: the first time it will be available as a standalone product. The celebratory box set will be released on March 24th, featuring newly remastered versions of the original recordings. The box set will arrive alongside a book and brand-new music videos.

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Pink Floyd's classic 'The Dark Side of the Moon' turns 50 and is still ... (USA TODAY)

Pink Floyd's album rock classic "The Dark Side of the Moon" is about to turn 50. One of the best-selling releases of all time, "Dark Side" will be reissued ...

"Apparently, Pink Floyd is 'woke' because they put a rainbow on the 50th anniversary logo of an album that had a rainbow on its original cover," wrote one person on Twitter. The album's cover has always had a prism emitting a rainbow-colored array of light. That didn't set well with some followers who apparently thought the band were supporting LGBTQ principles by using the rainbow, which has come a symbol of Pink Floyd’s Nick Mason, Aubrey 'Po' Powell (Pink Floyd's creative director) and the British Film Institute will judge entries. "Money," which opens with the sound of cash registers, was the first single released from the album. His use of psychedelic drugs led to erratic behavior and schizophrenia, the band has said. Deadlines, travel, the stress of flying, the lure of money, a fear of dying, and the problems of mental instability spilling over into madness," Mason said. Pink Floyd's "The Wall" is also in the top 10. Although it was not released as a single, "Time" with its cacophony of clocks chiming and ringing, is also a classic rock staple. 1 is The Eagles "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975." The album, released in March 1973, made its way to No. Available on vinyl ($35.98) and compact disc ($12.9).

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Pink Floyd fans hit out at criticism of “woke” 'Dark Side Of The Moon ... (NME.com)

Pink Floyd fans have hit out at conservatives who have mistaken the band's 'Dark Side Of The Moon' logo for a "woke" LGBT-supporting rainbow.

A book titled Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon: 50th Anniversary will also arrive on March 24. In addition, it will also include another Blu-Ray disc of Atmos mix plus CD and LP of ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon – Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974’. The reissue will feature a CD and gatefold vinyl of the album, plus Blu-Ray and DVD audio featuring the original 5.1 mix and remastered stereo versions. Within the ‘0’ is the colours of the rainbow, calling back to the ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ artwork. The 1973 record features a prism refracting light that makes the colours of the rainbow. To launch the new box set, the band shared an updated version of the art for the album as their official Facebook profile picture.

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Pink Floyd fans bemused by anger over band's new Dark Side of the ... (The Independent)

British rock band announced a massive reissue of their legendary 1973 studio album.

Several other fans found the angry responses to be baffling, with one writing: “I thought it was a joke and had to come see for myself. The Dark Side Of The Moon box set will be available for purchase 24 March. [Pink Floyd](/topic/pink-floyd) have reinvented their iconic logo in celebration of the 50th anniversary of their hit album The Dark Side of the Moon, much to the chagrin of a portion of their fanbase.

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