Pale Wizard Records will release the final installment of their acclaimed 50 Years Later series with a tribute to Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” set for release on September 12th, 2025 — exactly 50 years to the day since the original album’s release. The album will be available on CD and limited edition vinyl.
Pale Wizard Records is a labour of love for its co-founders Tim Hillerd and Dan Flitcroft, who release music that they love, and that they find interesting. In 2021 they released their first “50 Years Later” LP which was a tribute to the classic Alice Cooper album “Killer.” This was followed up in 2022 with David Bowie‘s incredible “Ziggy Stardust,” in 2023 with Budgie‘s “Never Turn You Back On A Friend” and most recently with Sparks‘ “Kimono My House” in 2024.
A personal favourite of both Dan and Tim, “Wish You Were Here” is a timeless classic of Progressive and Psychedelic Rock music. The album’s delicate balance of introspective lyrics and expansive soundscapes made it a fan favourite. In particular, it channels the band’s personal struggles; most notably, the absence of their former bandmate Syd Barrett, whose mental health issues had caused him to depart the group years earlier. Through songs like “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” and the title track “Wish You Were Here,” the band wove their pain and reverence into hauntingly beautiful music; establishing a profound connection with their listeners worldwide.
Now on September 12th 2025, 50 years to the very day, Pale Wizard Records will release their carefully curated tribute album “Wish You Were Here – 50 Years Later.” The whole album reimagined by a roster of great Rock bands from around the world including Sergeant Thunderhoof, Mos Generator and Hippie Death Cult.
Stream Hippie Death Cult‘s “Shine On Your Crazy Diamond (Pts I-IV)” via the YouTube player below:
Pre-Order “Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd – 50 Years Later” on Bandcamp: https://palewizardrecords.bandcamp.com/album/wish-you-were-here-pink-floyd-50-years-later
Tracklist:
01. Hippie Death Cult – Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)
02. Mos Generator – Welcome to the Machine
03. Duskwood – Have a Cigar
04. High Desert Queen – Wish You Were Here
05. Sergeant Thunderhoof – Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)
06. Urzah – Fearless – [Bonus Track]
07. Firegarden – Time – [Bonus Track]