Pink Floyd
United States
Soundtrack CD Discography

by Vernon Fitch

© copyright Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives

1. Soundtracks
   1. Knebworth - The Album
      1. Polydor Records 1st issue
      2. Polydor Records 2nd issue
      3. Eagle Records 3rd issue
   2. Pink Floyd & Friends
   3. Tonite Let's All Make Love in London
   4. Zabriskie Point
      1. Sony Music Special Products
      2. Rhino Movie Music reissue

1. Album Release Order: Because compact discs weren't commercially issued until the mid-1980s, the order in which Pink Floyd albums were released on CDs varied considerably from their original release order. The very first Pink Floyd compact disc to be distributed in the United States was Dark Side of the Moon, released in March of 1983, followed by Meddle, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall. These early issue CDs were pressed with a black Harvest label, and the cover and discs were made in Japan.

2. Bar Codes: Bar codes are a group of vertical lines found on the back cover of some CDs that are used for scanning purposes. By passing a CD with a bar code over a scanner, the scanner can read information about the CD instantly. The information in bar codes begins with the vendor code (first 4 digits), the catalog number, a format code ("1" for LPs, "2" for CDs, "4" for cassette tapes), and sometimes there is a final digit that is the barcode checksum. In recent years, there has been a trend towards using the entire bar code number as the catalog number of the CD.

3. DIDP & DIDX Identification Codes: DIDP, which stands for Digital IDentification Project, is an identification code created by by Sony Records to track thier compact disc manufacturing. Each album manufactured by Sony will have a DIDP number on the disc. DIDX, which stands for Digital IDentification eXternal, is a Sony Records code that was used to track the manufacturing of compact discs by Sony for other companies. Each album manufactured by Sony for another company, such as the early Dark Side of the Moon compact discs that were manufactured at Sony's DADC plant for EMI Records, will have a DIDX number on the disc.

4. Label Codes: Label codes are the 4 digit numbers that are found on the labels of some CDs. These label codes are designated by the IFPI to indicate the company that owns the rights to the property on the CD. Some of the registered labels codes are:
   
   1. LC 0148 - Capitol Records
   2. LC 0149 - CBS Records
   3. LC 0162 - Columbia Records
   4. LC 0542 - EMI Records
   5. LC 1305 - Harvest Records
   6. LC 1331 - EMIDisc Records

5. Longbox Packaging: In the late 1980s and early 1990s, CDs were often released in a longbox to help record shops display CDs in deep bins made for vinyl record albums. The longboxes were a 12 inch long by 6 inch wide cardboard box inside which was the CD in a jewel case. The longbox was discontinued in April 1993.

6. Manufacturing Dates (EMI / Capitol Records):
   1. 1983-1984 - The first Pink Floyd compact discs that were released in the U.S. (Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall, David Gilmour-About Face) were manufactured for the U.S. market by Toshiba-EMI in Japan. These CDs have all black labels and "Made in Japan" is designated on the label and cover.
   2. 1984-1985 - In September 1984, Capitol Records began using the Sony DADC plant in Terre Haute, Indiana to manufacture CDs (prior to starting up their own manufacturing facilities in Jacksonville, Illinois). One of the first CDs that was produced at this plant was the first U.S. made issue of Meddle.
   3. 1985-1986 - Since CD manufacturing plants in the U.S. were still limited, many CDs sold in the U.S. at this time were imported from foriegn pressing plants. Some original releases of Pink Floyd compact discs by EMI in the U.S. were manufactured for the U.S. market by the following plants:
      1. Nimbus, Monmouth, U.K. (Piper at the Gates of Dawn, A Saucerful of Secrets)
      2. Philips/PolyGram, Hanover, West Germany (Ummagumma)
      3. Victor Company of Japan (JVC) (More, Atom Heart Mother)
      4. BMG Sonopress, West Germany (Obscured by Clouds)
   4. 1986 - In late 1986, Philips DuPont Optical or "PDO" of West Germany opened a CD pressing plant in Kings Mt., North Carolina. PDO pressed copies of Dark Side of the Moon at this plant in late 1986/early 1987.
   5. 1987 - EMI began producing CDs for the U.S. market at its plant in Jacksonville, Illinois (CAPITOL JAX), which had been a vinyl pressing plant since 1964. Most of the Capitol /EMI compact discs released in the U.S. during the late 1980s and 1990s were pressed at this plant.
   6. 2004 - In March, 2004, EMI announced that it was going to cease producing its own CDs and DVDs. Cinram International, a Canadian company, would take over the production of CDs and DVDs for all EMI companies previously supplied by the Jacksonville, Illinois, plant, which would be closed. Cinram produces CDs and DVDs for EMI out of its plant in Richmond, Indiana.

7. Manufacturing Dates (CBS / Sony Records):
   1. 1984 - The original Columbia CDs released in the U.S. were made in Japan. These included the first issues of Wish You Were Here, The Wall, The Final Cut, David Gilmour, and The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking.
   2. 1984-1985 - The U.S. record industry began converting U.S. record plants to the manufacture of compact discs. The first such plant was the Digital Audio Disc Corporation (DADC) manufacturing plant in Terre Haute, Indiana, which opened in 1983 as a joint venture between CBS and Sony. The earliest U.S. pressings of Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall, The Final Cut, and A Momentary Lapse of Reason were done by Digital Audio Disc Corp. DADC is now part of Sony Disc Manufacturing (SDM).
   3. 1985-1987 - In addition to manufacturing CDs at the Terre Haute, Indiana plant during this period, Columbia Records also used Nippon Columbia (Denon) and the Victor Company of Japan (JVC) to manufacture discs for the U.S. market.
   4. 1988-1989 - Columbia Records began producing CDs at its Pitman, New Jersey plant, which was an old CBS Records plant (it had been producing LPs since 1960) retrofitted to make CDs. This plant is still in operation today.
   5. 1995 - In spring 1995, Nimbus opened a CD manufacturing plant in Sunnyvale, California. Nimbus / CA pressed some Pink Floyd CDs, including P-U-L-S-E (1995), The Division Bell, Animals (1997 edition), The Final Cut (1997 edition), and Is There Anybody Out There? - The Wall Live 1980-81 (2000).

8. Matrix Information: Matrix information is the letters and numbers printed on a compact disc in the mirror band close to the center hole of the CD. Matrix information may be printed to be read from the top side (label side) of the CD, while other matrix information may be printed to be read from the bottom side of the CD. In some instances, matrix information is printed on both the top and bottom sides of the disc, with the bottom side matrix information being the mastering information, and the top side matrix information being the pressing information. In other instances, both the mastering and pressing information is printed on the same side of the disc.
   The following matrix band information can be found on many compact discs:
   1. Catalog number - The identifying number given to the release by the record company.
   2. Manufacturer - On some CDs, on the plastic hub around the center hole (not on the shiny part of the disc), there is imprinted information about the disc manufacturer. (In this discography, this information is indicated in brackets.) For example:
      [CMU P] - Columbia Records, Pitman, New Jersey
      [CSR] - CBS / Sony Records, Tokyo, Japan
      [DADC] - Sony's Digital Audio Disc Corp., Terre Haute, Indiana
      [NIMBUS/CA] - Nimbus U.S.A., Sunnyvale, California
      [PDO] - Philips DuPont Optical, Kings Mt., North Carolina
      
   3. Manufacturer's Work Order Number - This often is in the form of the scan code that can only be read by a special scanner.
   4. Mastering Information - On some CDs there are three numbers separated by dashes, such as 2-2-1. These numbers refer to the father, the mother, and the stamper. In the example given, 2-2-1, the first 2 indicates that the CD was made from the second father, the second 2 indicates that the CD was made from the second mother made from the second father, and the third number, 1, means that the CD was made using the first stamper made from the second mother (The stamper is what is installed in the mold machine).
   5. Pressing Plant - Pressing plant information is often found in the matrix, either as a part of the SID Code or as an abbreviation. For example, the letters "JAX" found in the matrix indicate that the CD was made at the EMI pressing plant located in Jacksonville, Illinois.
   6. Selection Source Master - On some CDs, the selection source master is designated by information such as RE2. In the example given, RE2 indicates that the selection source master is at revision level 2.
   7. SID Codes - On many CDs, there are two Source Identification Codes (SID Code) in the matrix band. The SID Code, which was introduced in April 1994, consists of the letters IFPI (which stands for the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry), followed by 4 or 5 additional characters. There are two different SID Codes found on CDs:
      1. Mastering Code - The first SID Code in the matrix band is the "Mastering Code." The Mastering Code begins with "IFPI" followed by a sequence of digits beginning with the letter L, followed by two numbers that indicate the pressing plant, and then 1 or 2 additional digits that indicate the Laser Beam Recorder (LBR) that cut the glass master. The Mastering Code is put on the CD at the time the glass master of the CD is cut by the LBR, and it appears on all subsequent pressings of the CD sourced from that specific glass master.
      2. Mould Code - The second SID Code on a CD is the "Mould Code." The Mould Code begins with "ifpi" followed by two digits that indicate the specific pressing plant that pressed the disc, and two additional digits that indicate the unique mould or stamper that pressed the CD.
         SID Mould Codes, which indicate where a CD was stamped or pressed, include:
         
         1. 14 - EMI Records pressing plant, Greenbridge, Swindon, England
         2. 15 - EMI Compact Disc BV pressing plant, Uden, Netherlands
         3. 16 - EMI Records pressing plant, Jacksonville, Illinois
         4. 2T - Nimbus Records pressing plant, Sunnyvale, California
         5. 38 - Zomax Optical pressing plant, Plymouth, Minnesota
         6. 45 - Sony Records pressing plant, Japan
         7. 51 - Sony Records pressing plant, Terre Haute, Indiana
         8. 65 - Sony Records pressing plant, Australia
         9. 67 - Sony Records pressing plant, Canada
         10. 72 - Sony Records pressing plant, Pitman, New Jersey
         11. 92 - Sony Records pressing plant, Austria
         12. AA - EMI Compact Disc BV pressing plant, Uden, Netherlands

9. Total Time: The total time for each CD is provided in minutes and seconds. Total time readings can vary by a second or two depending on the CD player or software program used to do the readings.

10. Track Peak Levels: The peak volume levels for every song on a CD have been noted in this discography. These peak volume levels were read using EAC software, and are measured as percentages, with the maximum possible peak level being 100%. It is useful to use peak level readings to compare different because CDs that have different peak levels reveal that the CDs were made from different masterings (and, therefore, sound different).

    Note: The matrix information listed in this discography is not intended to be complete listings. This is known matrix information only. Matrix information from multiple copies is listed if known.

Knebworth - The Album 2-CD
Polydor Records 1st issue

Title: Knebworth - The Album (Polydor Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Polydor Records
Catalog Number: 847 042-2
Bar Code: 0 42284 70422 9
Matrix Information:
Disc 1 - Bottom: 8470432-1S 7/90 2DA4X
Disc 2 - Bottom: 8470442-2S 7/90 2DA1X
Release Date: August 1990
Release Information: Double CD. DDD. Includes Pink Floyd performing Comfortably Numb and Run Like Hell. Also includes live performances by Tears for Fears, Status Quo, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Robert Plant, Genesis, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Dire Straights, Elton John and Paul McCartney.
Description:
Front Cover: Picture of Knebworth. Title at the top. Twenty-four page booklet.
Back Cover: Bands and song titles. Bar code. At the bottom, it says "Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc. New York, New York. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Printed in U.S.A."
Longbox: Yes.
Label: Silver labels with black text.
Across the bottom edge of the label, it says:

Knebworth - The Album 2-CD
Polydor Records 2nd issue

Title: Knebworth - The Album (Polydor Records 2nd issue)
Record Company: Polydor Records
Catalog Number: 847 042-2
Bar Code: 0 42284 70422 9
Matrix Information:
1) Disc 1 - Bottom: 847043-2 01 MADE IN USA BY PDO
-- Disc 2 - Bottom: 847044-2 02 MADE IN USA BY PDO
2) Disc 1 - Bottom: 847 043-2 03! A MADE IN USA BY PDO
-- Disc 2 - Bottom: 847 044-2 01! G MADE IN USA BY PDO
Pressing Plant: Philips DuPont Optical, Kings Mt., North Carolina
Release Information: Second issue. CD pressed by Philips DuPont Optical in Kings Mt., North Carolina. Includes Pink Floyd performing Comfortably Numb and Run Like Hell. Also includes live performances by Tears for Fears, Status Quo, Cliff Richard & the Shadows, Robert Plant, Genesis, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Dire Straights, Elton John and Paul McCartney.
Description:
Front Cover: Picture of Knebworth. Title at the top. Twenty-four page booklet.
Back Cover: Bands and song titles. Bar code. At the bottom, it says "Manufactured and Marketed by PolyGram Records, Inc. New York, New York. All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying, reproduction, hiring, lending, public performance and broadcasting prohibited. Printed in U.S.A."
Longbox: Yes.
Label: Silver labels with black text.
Across the bottom edge of the label, it says:

Live at Knebworth 2-CD
Eagle Records 3rd issue

Title: Live at Knebworth (Eagle Records 3rd issue)
Record Company: Eagle Records
Catalog Number: ER201732
Bar Code: 826992017327
Matrix Information:
1) Bottom: Disc 1: ER20173-2 1273536 01 02/10/2010 07:36:39 PM #16619 IFPI LN08 [IFPI J105]
-- Bottom: Disc 2: ER20173-2 1273547 01 02/10/2010 07:47:56 PM #18620 IFPI LN08 [IFPI J103]
Release Date: March 23, 2010
Release Information: Third U.S. issue.
Total Time:
Disc 1: 73:12
Disc 2: 63:37
Track Peak Levels:
Disc 1: 97.7 / 92.5 / 100 / 84.3 / 89.1 / 86.3 / 79.7 / 95.0 / 62.1 / 87.8 / 75.2 / 90.1 / 97.2
Disc 2: 100 / 100 / 97.1 / 99.4 / 100 / 100 / 100 / 79.2 / 91.4
Description:
Front Cover: Picture of the artists at Knebworth. Title at the top.
Back Cover: [front] [back] Bands and song titles. Bar code.
Sticker: White dogbone sticker across the top of the jewel case. Title. Bar code.
Booklet: 16 page booklet with pictures and credits.
Labels: Picture labels.

Pink Floyd & Friends CD
Power Sound 2001

Title: Pink Floyd & Friends (Power Sound 2001)
Record Company: Power Sound 2001
Catalog Number: PS-NEMS 1001-2
Matrix Information:
Top: PSNEMS10012 Z7C17K
Release Date: 1996
Release Information: Compilation of songs and interviews from the Tonite Let's All Make Love in London soundtrack, plus songs by Fleetwood Mac, P.P. Arnold, The Nice, and the Moody Blues. Includes the full length version of Interstellar Overdrive and Nick's Boogie. AAD. As these songs were not properly licensed for release in the U.S., this CD was discontinued shortly after release.
Description:
Front Cover: A picture of Pink Floyd. Title. Power Sound 2001 logo in upper right corner.
Back Cover: A list of artists and song titles. Bar code (0 16726 10012 2). At the bottom, it says "Manufactured and printed by Power Sound 2001, Inc. 2370 W Hwy 89A, Suite 11-414, Sedona, AZ 86336 (520) 282-3498. All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws."
Label: Black label with pink text.

Tonite Let's All Make Love in London CD
Sony Music Special Products

Title: Tonite Let's All Make Love in London (Sony Music Special Products)
Record Company: Sony Music Special Products
Catalog Number: AK 47893
Matrix Information:
Top: DIDP-073971 1
Release Date: 1991
Release Information: Soundtrack to the movie. 8 page booklet.
Description:
Front Cover: Blue with a picture of a naked woman. Title.
Back Cover: Yellow with a list of artists and song titles. Bar code (7464-47893-2). At the bottom it says "AK47893 Sony Music Special Products © 1991 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / P 1991 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Sony Music Special Products / Manufactured by Columbia Records / 666 Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 4450 New York, NY 10101-4450 / "Columbia" Reg. US Patent and TM Office / Marca Registrada / WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws."
Label: Pink Immediate label with black text.
Across the bottom edge of the label, it says:

Zabriskie Point CD & longbox
Sony Music Special Products

Title: Zabriskie Point (Sony Music Special Products)
Record Company: Sony Music Special Products
Catalog Number: AK 52417
Matrix Information:
Top: DIDP-077208 1
Release Date: 1992
Release Information: Reissue on Sony Music Special Products. AAD.
Description:
Front Cover: A picture of two lovers. Title. Six-pane fold-open cover.
Back Cover: White with title and song listing. At the bottom it says "AK52417 Sony Music Special Products ©1992 Sony Music Entertainment, Inc. / Sony Music Special Products / Manufactured by Columbia Records / 666 Fifth Ave., P.O. Box 4450 New York, NY 10101-4450 / "Columbia" Reg. US Patent and TM Office / Marca Registrada / WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws."
Longbox: Yes.
Label: Silver Sony Music label.
To the right of the center hole, it says:

AK 52417
DIDP 077208
Compact Disc Digital Audio

Across the bottom edge of the label, it says:

Zabriskie Point 2-CD

Title: Zabriskie Point
Record Company: Rhino Movie Music
Catalog Number: R2 72 462
Matrix Information:
Disc 1 - Bottom: WEA Mfg. OLYPHANT X3094 3 R2 72462-2.1 01 M1S1
Disc 2 - Bottom: WEA Mfg. OLYPHANT Y2551 3 R2 72462-2.2 01 M1S1
Release Date: September 16, 1997
Release Information: Double CD reissue with special slip cover, 40 page booklet, and extra CD with four previously unreleased Pink Floyd recordings. Later issued without slip case.
Description:
Slip Cover: A plastic slip cover with a picture of the two lovers from the movie.
Front Cover: A picture of two lovers. Title.
Back Cover: Song listing. Bar code (0 8122-72462-2). At the bottom it says "Zabriskie Point ©1970 Turner Entertainment Co. All Rights Reserved. © & P 1997 Turner Entertainment Co. All Rights Reserved. Package Design ©1997 Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., A Time Warner Company. All Rights Reserved. Manufactured and Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, 10635 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025-4900. Printed in U.S.A. WARNING: Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Digitally Remastered: This album has been digitally remastered from the very best possible analog source material. Every effort has been made to minimize noise and distortion inherent in the original recordings."
Cover Sticker: Issued with a white sticker on the cover that says "Original Soundtrack Plus An Entire Disc of Newly-Discovered and Unreleased Material From Pink Floyd and Jerry Garcia R2 72462"
Label: Rhino Movie Music picture label.
At the bottom of the label, it says: