It will be released on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on February 27thPINK FLOYD AT POMPEII – MCMLXXII”the fully restored version of PINK FLOYD's iconic 1972 concert film set in the evocative ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheater of Pompeii.
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After its acclaimed return to cinemas last year (distributed in Italy exclusively by Nexo Studios), one of Pink Floyd's most beloved works finally arrives in 4K – taken from the original 35mm footage and enriched by a new audio remix in Dolby Atmos, stereo and 5.1 – on physical supportoffering an immersive experience to enjoy the restored sound and images from the comfort of your home.
“Pink Floyd at Pompeii” precedes the release of “The Dark Side of the Moon”.
The film documents what Pink Floyd were doing before they became album chart giants on both sides of the Atlanticwhere their music continues to be celebrated today, capturing the band performing an intimate concert without an audience.
Filmed in October 1971, the performance represented the first live concert ever held in Pompeii and includes fundamental songs such as “Echoes”, “A Saucerful of Secrets” And “One of These Days”. The breathtaking images of the amphitheater, taken both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance. The film also includes rare behind-the-scenes footage showing the band beginning work on “The Dark Side of the Moon” at Abbey Road Studios.
The global cinema release in spring 2025 recorded over 50,000 spectators in theaters in Italy. It received widespread critical acclaim, being featured by The Guardian as “a hypnotic, distinctive portrait of a band on the brink of greatness,” from TheTelegraph as “obligatory viewing for every young aspiring musician”, “magnificent” since Financial Times and “iconic” from NME.
The album “Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii”released by Legacy Recordings, debuted at #1 on the TOP OF THE MUSIC FIMI/GfK Italia charts “Albums & Compilations” And “CDs, vinyls and cassettes” and at #1 in the Official UK Albums Chartreached the top of the international charts and was rated by Times as “a new five-star engaging mix”.
The 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition features “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” in its most prestigious form ever. Led by Lana Topham, Director of Restoration for Pink Floyd, the team worked with the goal of preserving the integrity and beauty of the original image. The film was scanned in 4K using advanced techniques to ensure the highest level of detail and sharpness. Colors have been enhanced and each frame has been carefully examined and manually restored, maintaining a natural and vivid appearance with minimal changes to grain.
The film also boasts extraordinary sound quality thanks to a new home entertainment mix created by Steven Wilson in Dolby Atmos, stereo and 5.1which increases depth and clarity while preserving the authenticity and spirit of the original 1972 release. Wilson's goal was to stay true to how the band would sound in 1971.
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Feature Film
1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. On The Run
4. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
5. A Saucerful Of Secrets
6. Us and Them
7. One Of These Days
8. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun
9. Brain Damage
10. Mademoiselle Nobs
11. Echoes Part 2
Concert
1. Pompeii Intro
2. Echoes Part 1
3. Careful With That Axe, Eugene
4. A Saucerful of Secrets
5. One of These Days
6. Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
7. Echoes Part 2
Audio Specs:
2.0 Uncompressed LPCM Stereo [96k/24b]
5.1 Dolby TrueHD Surround [96k/24b]
Dolby Atmos [feature only]
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