On this day June 18, 1983, Pink Floyd released the compilation album Works. This collection featured tracks from the band’s earlier catalog, including popular songs like Brain Damage and Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun, as well as the previously unreleased track Embryo.
Works reached number 68 on the Billboard charts and was released by Capitol Records primarily for the North American market. It offered a curated look back at the band’s psychedelic and progressive rock era, before their rise to global fame with albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
Though not as widely recognized as other Pink Floyd releases, Works became a notable entry for fans looking to explore deeper cuts and earlier material.
80s insight: In the midst of solo projects and lineup changes, Works gave Pink Floyd fans a reminder of the band’s roots and reinforced their legacy during a transitional period in the early 80s.
Works reached number 68 on the Billboard charts and was released by Capitol Records primarily for the North American market. It offered a curated look back at the band’s psychedelic and progressive rock era, before their rise to global fame with albums like The Dark Side of the Moon and The Wall.
Though not as widely recognized as other Pink Floyd releases, Works became a notable entry for fans looking to explore deeper cuts and earlier material.
80s insight: In the midst of solo projects and lineup changes, Works gave Pink Floyd fans a reminder of the band’s roots and reinforced their legacy during a transitional period in the early 80s.
