Syd Barrett
United States
LP Discography

by Vernon Fitch

with contributions from Bill Palmieri

© copyright Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives


This is a discography of record albums (LPs) that have been released in the United States by Syd Barrett.

Any comments, corrections or additions to this discography are appreciated.


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  1. Syd Barrett

    1. The Madcap Laughs

    2. Barrett

    3. Opel
      1. Capitol Records 1st issue
      2. Parlophone Records Ltd. 2014 issue

  2. Box Sets

    1. Syd Barrett box set

  3. Compilations

    1. The Madcap Laughs / Barrett
      1. Harvest Records 1st issue
      2. Harvest Records 2nd issue
      3. Capitol Records 3rd issue
      4. Capitol Records 4th issue

    2. An Introduction to Syd Barrett
      1. Capitol Records 2011 issue
      2. Parlophone Records 2014 issue
      3. Sony Music Entertainment 2023 issue


Syd Barrett


Syd Barrett
The Madcap Laughs LP
Parlophone Records Ltd.

Title: The Madcap Laughs
Record Company: Parlophone Records Ltd.
Catalog Number: RPI-543315
Bar Code: 0 825646 310791
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 0825646310791-01 BE 47898-01 A1 / 0825646310791-01 BE 47898-01 B1 (both written)
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Title. Syd Barrett. Black Harvest logo in lower left corner.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits. " Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Music Group, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614."
Inside Cover: The Madcap laughing.
Spine: RPI-543315 The Madcap Laughs - Syd Barrett
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest / Parlophone Records Ltd. labels.
Text around the top edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Warning: Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, reproduction, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited.

Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Printed in the EU
P 1970 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2014 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.



Syd Barrett
Barrett LP
Parlophone Records Ltd.

Title: Barrett
Record Company: Parlophone Records Ltd.
Catalog Number: RPI-543314
Bar Code: 0 825646 310784
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 0825646310784-01 BE 47894-01 A1 / 0825646310784-01 BE 47894-01 B1 (both written)
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Description: Non-gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Title. Insects.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits. " Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Music Group, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614."
Spine: White with title and catalog number.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest / Parlophone Records Ltd. labels.
Text around the top edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Warning: Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, reproduction, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited.

Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Printed in the EU
P 1970 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2014 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.



Syd Barrett
Opel LP
Capitol Records 1st issue

Title: Opel (Capitol Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records
Catalog Number: C1-91206
Bar Code: 0 7777-91206-1 1
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
A) Specialty Records Corp., Olyphant, Pennsylvannia
1) C1-1-91206 G-2 1-1 / C1-2-91206 G-1 1-1 (both written)
2) C1-1-91206 G-2 SPAR 1-2 B-34118-G-2 23669 / C1-2-91206 G-1 SPAR 2-2 B-34066-G-1 23669-X (both written) [SRC MBC]
Release Date: April 18, 1989
Description: Non-gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Syd Barrett.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. Bar code.
Spine: C1-91206 SYD BARRETT/OPEL
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Story of the recording session by Brian Hogg, picture of Syd, studio recording logs, and song credits.
Inserts: A black and white promo photo of Syd from 1969, and a biography sheet.
Labels (Olyphant press): Purple Capitol labels with text in silver and Capitol logo at the top. On side 2, around the spindle hole and inside the pressing ring, are the letters "E A S T," stamped into the label. Pressing ring is 1 5/16".
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., U.S.A. Capitol Marca Reg. - All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.



Syd Barrett
Opel LP
Parlophone Records Ltd.

Title: Opel
Record Company: Parlophone Records Ltd.
Catalog Number: RPI-543313
Bar Code: 8 25646 31077 7
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 0825646310777-01 BE 47895-01 A1 / 0825646310777-01 BE 47895-01 B1 S1 (both written)
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Title. Syd Barrett.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. " Manufactured & Marketed by Warner Music Group, 3400 W. Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91505-4614."
Inside Cover: Session notes.
Spine: RPI-543313 Opel-Syd Barrett
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest / Parlophone Records Ltd. labels.
Text around the top edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Warning: Unauthorised copying, hiring, lending, reproduction, public performance, and broadcasting prohibited.

Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Printed in the EU
P 1988 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Parlophone Records Ltd. ©2014 Parlophone Records Ltd. A Warner Music Group Company.


Box Sets


Syd Barrett box set
Third Man Records

Title: Syd Barrett box set
Record Company: Third Man Records
Catalog Number: Vault Package #57
Release Date: July 2023
Release Information: A three album Syd Barret box set on colored vinyl. Also includes a David Gilmour single.
Description:
Front Cover: A drawing of Syd Barrett.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett signature.
Insert: [front] [back] White paper insert about Syd Barrett.
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Included in this box set:

1) The Madcap Laughs
Catalog Number: TMR-944
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
TMR 944 A Tmm Tmp WAr. THERE'S A LITTLE MAN / TMR 944 B Tmm Tmp WAr. IN A LITTLE HOUSE (both written)
Front Cover: Title. Syd Barrett.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: The Madcap laughing.
Spine: The Madcap Laughs - Syd Barrett TMR-944
Vinyl: Orange splatter vinyl.
Labels: Black TMR labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 9 o'clock and says:

P 2016 / 2023 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. under license to Sony Music Entertainment and Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Unauthorized dupication prohibited. © 2016 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. Manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit, MI.
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2) Barrett
Catalog Number: TMR-945
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
TMR 945 A Tmm Tmp WAr. WITH A LITTLE PET DOG / TMR 945 B Tmm Tmp WAr. AND A LITTLE PET MOUSE (both written)
Front Cover: Insects.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Spine: Barrett - Syd Barrett TMR-945
Vinyl: Green splatter vinyl.
Labels: Black TMR labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 9 o'clock and says:

P 2016 / 2023 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. under license to Sony Music Entertainment and Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Unauthorized dupication prohibited. © 2016 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. Manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit, MI.
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3) Opel
Catalog Number: TMR-944
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
II TMR 946 A Tmm Tmp WAR. I KNOW WHERE HE LIVES / TMR 946 B Tmm Tmp WAr. AND I VISIT HIM (both written)
Front Cover: Title. Syd Barrett.
Back Cover: Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Session sheets. Credits.
Spine: Opel - Syd Barrett TMR-946
Vinyl: Grey splatter vinyl.
Labels: Black TMR labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 9 o'clock and says:

P 2016 / 2023 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. under license to Sony Music Entertainment and Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Unauthorized dupication prohibited. © 2016 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. Manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit, MI.
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4) David Gilmour single
Songs: Dominoes / Dark Globe
Catalog Number: TMR-949
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
II TMR 949 A Tmm Tmp WAR. / TMR 949 B Tmm Tmp WAr. . . . you crazy diamond (both written)
Labels: Black TMR labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 9 o'clock and says:

P 2023 David Gilmour Music Ltd. © Third Man Records, 623 7th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203. All rights reserved. Unauthorized dupication prohibited. Manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit, MI.


Compilations


Syd Barrett
The Madcap Laughs / Barrett 2-LP
Harvest Records 1st issue

Title: The Madcap Laughs / Barrett (Harvest Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SABB-11314
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
A) Capitol Records, Jacksonville, Illinois
1) SABB 1-11314 F1 #1 / KP SABB-2-11314 F1 #1 / SABB 3-11314 F1 #2 / SABB 4-11314 F1#1 (all four written) [MBC 0] (first number on each side is incorrectly written, scratched out, and replaced with correct number)
B) Capitol Records, Winchester, Virginia
1) SABB 1-11314-F2 KP / SABB-2-11314 F2 KP / SABB-3-11314-F2 / SABB-4-11314-F2 (all four written) [−< MBC] (first number on each side is incorrectly written, scratched out, and replaced with correct number)
Release Date: July 20, 1974
Release Information: Original issue. Double album release of The Madcap Laughs and Barrett.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett and a plum, an orange and a matchbox. Catalog number in upper left corner, and Harvest logo in lower right corner.
Back Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Spine: The Madcap Laughs/Barrett-SYD BARRETT (0798) SABB-11314
Cover Sticker: Issued with a green sticker that says "Double Album from SYD BARRETT Original member of PINK FLOYD printed in U.S.A. SABB-11314."
Insert: Promotional copies had a copy of the New Musical Express, April 13, 1974 article by Nick Kent about Syd Barrett inside the shrink wrap over the back cover.
Labels (Jacksonville press): Yellow / green Harvest labels. Pressing ring is 1 1/2".
Labels (Winchester press): Black Harvest label with prism. Pressing ring is 1 25/64".
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries, Inc., U.S.A. - ® Capitol Marca Reg - U.S. Pat. No. 2,631,859



Syd Barrett
The Madcap Laughs / Barrett 2-LP
Harvest Records 2nd issue

Title: The Madcap Laughs / Barrett (Harvest Records 2nd issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SABB-11314
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
A) Capitol Records, Los Angeles, California
1) 1-11314- F-3- 1 / 2-11314 -F-3- 1 /3-11314- F-3- 1 / 4-11314 -F-3- 1 (all four written) [* MBC] (first number on each side is incorrectly written, scratched out, and replaced with correct number)
B) Capitol Records, Winchester, Virginia
1) SABB-1-11314-F2 / SABB-2-11314-F2 / SABB-3-11314-F2 / SABB-4-11314-F2 / (all four written) [−< MBC] (first number on side 2 and 4 is incorrectly written, scratched out, and replaced with correct number)
1) SABB-1-11314-G6 / SABB-2-11314-F2 KP / SABB-3-11314-F2 #2 / SABB-4-11314 G-6 wD (all four written) (first number on side 2 was incorrectly written, scratched out, and replaced with correct number)
Release Date: 1975
Release Information: Second issue with different text on label.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett and a plum, an orange and a matchbox. Catalog number in upper left corner, and Harvest logo in lower right corner.
Back Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Spine: The Madcap Laughs/Barrett-SYD BARRETT (0798) SABB-11314
Labels (Los Angeles press): Black Harvest label with prism. Pressing ring is 1 9/16".
Labels (Winchester press): Yellow / green Harvest labels. Pressing ring is 1 25/64".
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., U.S.A. - Capitol Marca Reg. - All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.



Syd Barrett
The Madcap Laughs / Barrett 2-LP
Capitol Records 3rd issue with sticker on shrink wrap

Title: The Madcap Laughs / Barrett (Capitol Records 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records
Catalog Number: SABB-11314
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
A) Specialty Records Corp., Olyphant, Pennsylvannia
1) SABB-1-11314 G-8 1-1 / SABB-2-11314 G-7 1-1 / SABB-3-11314 G-9 1-1 / SABB-4-11314 G-10 1-1 [SRC] (all four written)
B) Capitol Records, Winchester, Virginia
1) SABB-1-11314 G6 Gene x/ SABB-2-11314-F2 KP / SABB-3-11314-F2 #2 / SABB-4-11314 G-6 WD (all four written) [−< MBC] (promo)
Release Date: July 1983
Release Information: Third issue on Capitol Records. The catalog number and Harvest Records logo no longer appear on the front cover.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett and a plum, an orange and a matchbox.
Front Cover (promo): Picture of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits. Gold promo stamp in upper right corner of the front cover that says: PROPERTY OF CAPITOL RECORDS, INC. This album is on loan for PROMOTIONAL USES ONLY. Holder agrees to return it on demand. Attempted sales are void, and in violation of law. B 550508
Back Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Spine: The Madcap Laughs/Barrett-SYD BARRETT SABB-11314
Cover Sticker: Originally issued with a green sticker on the shrink wrap that says "Double Album from SYD BARRETT Original member of PINK FLOYD printed in U.S.A. SABB-11314."
Labels (Olyphant press press): Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring. On side 2, around the spindle hole and inside the pressing ring, are the letters "E A S T," stamped into the label. Pressing ring is 1 5/16".
Labels (Winchester press): Black Capitol Records labels with rainbow ring. Pressing ring is 1 25/64".
Text around the top edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Mfd. by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., U.S.A. - Capitol Marca Reg.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
All Rights Reserved. Unauthorized Duplication is a Violation of Applicable Laws.



Syd Barrett
The Madcap Laughs / Barrett 2-LP
Capitol Records 4th issue

Title: The Madcap Laughs / Barrett (Capitol Records 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records
Catalog Number: SABB-11314
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
A) Specialty Records Corp., Olyphant, Pennsylvannia
1) SABB-1-11314 G-8 1-1 / SABB-2-11314 G-7 1-1 / SABB-3-11314 G-9 1-1 / SABB-4-11314 G-10 1-1 [SRC] (all four written)
Release Date: 1988
Release Information: Fourth issue on Capitol Records. Double album release of The Madcap Laughs and Barrett.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett and a plum, an orange and a matchbox.
Back Cover: Picture of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Song listing. Credits.
Spine: The Madcap Laughs/Barrett-SYD BARRETT SABB-11314
Labels (Olyphant press): Purple Capitol labels with text in silver and Capitol logo at the top. On side 2 and side 4, around the spindle hole and inside the pressing ring, are the letters "E A S T," stamped into the label. Pressing ring is 1 5/16".
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries-EMI, Inc., U.S.A. Capitol Marca Reg. - All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.



Syd Barrett
An Introduction to Syd Barrett 2-LP
Capitol Records 2011 issue

Title: An Introduction to Syd Barrett
Record Company: Capitol Records
Catalog Number: 50999-098503-1-6
Bar Code: 5 099909 850316
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) 50999-098503-1-6A cB S-75600 / 50999-098503-1-6B cB S-75601 / 50999-098503-1-6C cB S-75602 / 50999-098503-1-6D cB S-75603 (all four written)
Release Date: April 16, 2011
Release Information: Double album. Released for Record Store Day 2011.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A masked man looking into a mirror. The closest orange to the man is to his left. Two green flying objects in upper left corner of mirror.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Art works.
Spine: 50999-098503-1-6 AN INTRODUCTION TO SYD BARRETT Capitol Records music from EMI
Cover Stickers: Red sticker with title. Record Store Day exclusive sticker.
Inner Sleeves: [1 front:] [1 back] [2 front] [2 back] Art inner sleeves.
Labels: Art labels.
Text around the bottom edge of labels starts at 4 o'clock and says:

P 2016 EMI REcords Ltd. Tracks 1-4 P 2010 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 2010 The Syd Barrett Estate. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.



Syd Barrett
An Introduction to Syd Barrett 2-LP
Parlophone Records 2014 issue

Title: An Introduction to Syd Barrett
Record Company: Parlophone Records
Catalog Number: 50999-098503-1-6
Bar Code: 6 03497 91451 7
Release Date: 2014
Release Information: Double album. This album was released again in 2014 by Parlophone Records. This release is the same as the Capitol Records 2011 issue, with a Parlophone bar code sticker (6 03497 91451 7) on the back cover shrink wrap over the original Capitol Records bar code.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A masked man looking into a mirror. The closest orange to the man is to his left. Two green flying objects in upper left corner of mirror.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. Bar code sticker on shrink wrap.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Art works.
Spine: 50999-098503-1-6 AN INTRODUCTION TO SYD BARRETT Capitol Records music from EMI
Cover Sticker: Red sticker with title.
Inner Sleeves: [1 front:] [1 back] [2 front] [2 back] Art inner sleeves.
Labels: Art labels.
Text around the bottom edge of labels starts at 4 o'clock and says:

P 2016 EMI Records Ltd. Tracks 1-4 P 2010 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 2010 The Syd Barrett Estate. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws.



Syd Barrett
An Introduction to Syd Barrett 2-LP
Sony Music Entertainment 2023 issue

Title: An Introduction to Syd Barrett
Record Company: Sony Music Entertainment
Catalog Number: SBM001LP / 19439859631
Bar Code: 1 94398 59631 0
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) BB37395-01 A1 0985031 / BB37395-01 B1 0985031 / BB29632-02 C1 0985031 / BB29632-02 D1 0985031 (all four written)
Release Date: April 7, 2023
Release Information: Double album.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A masked man looking into a mirror. The closest orange to the man is to his left. Two green flying objects in upper left corner of mirror.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. Bar code.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Syd Barrett. Art works.
Spine: SBM001LP / 19439859631 AN INTRODUCTION TO SYD BARRETT Sony Music
Cover Sticker: Red sticker with title.
Inner Sleeves: [1 front:] [1 back] [2 front] [2 back] Art inner sleeves.
Labels: Art labels. "Made in Germany"
Text around the bottom edge of labels starts at 2 o'clock and says:

1-4 P 2010 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. under license to Sony Music Entertainment / 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. The copyright in the audio of this compilation is owned by Pink Floyd Music Ltd. © 2022 Syd Barrett Music Ltd. WARNING: All Rights Reserved. Unauthorised duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Publis Performance, other use or copying is strictly prohibited.