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May 1968 caught Pink Floyd at their most precarious moment. Syd Barrett had left the band only weeks earlier, David Gilmour was still the new arrival, and nobody yet knew whether the group could survive the change. This unauthorized release captures their broadcast from the First International European Pop Festival at the Piper Club in Rome on May 6, 1968.

What you hear is the band improvising its way into a new identity. Astronomy Domine and Interstellar Overdrive were Barrett-era pieces, but stretched out here they become vehicles for the drifting, patient playing that would define the next few years. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun points directly at where Waters was taking the writing. A short Roger Waters interview closes the record and dates the whole thing precisely.

Cut at 45RPM. A document of the four-week window when Pink Floyd could have ended and instead began again.

Side A
1. Astronomy Domine
2. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun

Side B
1. Interstellar Overdrive
2. Roger Waters Interview

This is an unauthorized live recording, often referred to as a “bootleg.” If you’re not familiar with this type of release, it may not be the right item for you. These recordings may come from radio broadcasts, concert soundboards, audience recordings, or other sources. We do our best to carry well-reviewed titles, but sound quality and source material can vary. Please research the release before purchasing. These are best suited for true fans and collectors looking for rare, hard-to-find performances.