pink floyd - a momentary lapse of reason

description
a momentary lapse of reason is a pivotal album in pink floyd’s illustrious catalog, marking a new chapter for the band after the departure of founding member roger waters. released in 1987, this vinyl album showcases the band's signature blend of atmospheric soundscapes, intricate instrumentation, and introspective lyrics, led by david gilmour’s commanding vocals and guitar work.

the album features the hit singles "learning to fly" and "sorrow," which became fan favorites for their powerful melodies and thought-provoking themes. a momentary lapse of reason explores themes of isolation, personal reflection, and the search for meaning, all wrapped in pink floyd’s signature sonic textures, including lush synthesizers, soaring guitar solos, and dynamic drum patterns.

the vinyl format brings out the warmth and depth of the band’s sound, inviting listeners to experience these tracks in a more immersive way. a momentary lapse of reason is a must-have for any pink floyd fan, offering a fresh yet familiar sound that bridges the gap between their classic era and the new direction the band took in the late 80s.

information
upc: 190295996949
label: pink floyd records – pfrlp13, pink floyd records
format: vinyl, lp, album, reissue, remastered, gatefold
speed: 33 1/3 rpm
released: jan 20, 2017
country: europe
weight: heavy (180g)
vinyl quantity: 1
genre: rock
style: prog rock
vinyl color: black

*product appearance may vary*

tracklist
side a:
signs of life
learning to fly
the dogs of war
one slip
on the turning away

side b:
yet another movie
a new machine (part 1)
terminal frost
a new machine (part 2)
sorrow

companies
record company – warner music group  
phonographic copyright ℗ – pink floyd (1987) ltd.  
copyright © – pink floyd (1987) ltd.  
marketed by – parlophone records ltd.  
distributed by – parlophone records ltd.  
recorded at – astoria (2)  
recorded at – britannia row studios  
recorded at – a&m studios  
recorded at – can-am recorders  
recorded at – the village recorder  
recorded at – mayfair studios  
recorded at – audio international studios  
mastered at – das boot recording  
pressed by – record industry – 17204  
published by – pink floyd music publishers ltd.  
lacquer cut at – bernie grundman mastering

credits
alto saxophone, soprano saxophone – tom scott  
artwork – mekon (2)  
backing vocals – carmen twillie, darlene koldenhaven*, donnie gerrard*, phyllis st. james  
bass guitar, chapman stick [stick] – tony levin  
cover [cover design] – nexus (38), storm thorgerson  
design [reissue design] – stormstudios  
drums – carmine appice, jim keltner  
drums [electric & acoustic], effects [sound effects] – nick mason  
engineer [recording and mixing assistant] – jeff demorris, marc desisto, robert (ringo) hrycyna*, stan katayama  
engineer [recording and mixing] – andrew jackson*  
graphic design – andrew ellis  
guitar – michael landau  
guitar, vocals, keyboards, sequencer [sequencers] – david gilmour  
keyboards – jon carin  
keyboards, percussion, sequencer [sequencers] – bob ezrin  
lacquer cut by – bg*  
mastered by, remastered by – bernie grundman, james guthrie, joel plante  
mixed by [additional re-mixing] – james guthrie (tracks: b1, b6)  
organ [hammond] – bill payne  
percussion – steve forman  
photography by – robert dowling  
photography by [additional photography] – robert mort  
piano, vocals, keyboards [kurzweil], organ [hammond] – richard wright  
producer – bob ezrin, david gilmour  
recorded by [spherical sound] – guy charbonneau  
saxophone – john halliwell*  
sounds [spherical sound]