Pink Floyd’s timeless sonic journey continues to captivate in 2025, as the remastered release Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII climbs toward a coveted UK Number 1 album spot. Originally filmed in October 1971 and released in 1972, the legendary live performance—captured in the hauntingly empty Roman Amphitheatre of Pompeii—has now been meticulously restored in 4K from original 35mm reels and reimagined with newly mixed audio by progressive rock icon Steven Wilson.
Available now across 2CD, 2LP, Blu-ray, and DVD, this updated edition includes bonus treasures for devoted fans: a previously unreleased extended cut of A Saucerful of Secrets and an alternate version of Careful With That Axe, Eugene. The project not only honors the spirit of Pink Floyd’s experimental peak but also introduces its raw, atmospheric energy to a new generation of listeners.
Should it clinch the top spot, this would mark the band’s seventh UK Number 1 album—adding to a historic list that includes Wish You Were Here, The Final Cut, and The Endless River. With decades of influence still resonating, Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII proves that the band’s music remains timeless, innovative, and fiercely relevant.
The success of this release also positions Pink Floyd among the elite ranks of British chart legends, as the band continues to reshape its legacy through remastered brilliance.