Newly restored version of iconic 1972 film released by Sony Music Vision and Trafalgar Releasing in cinemas & IMAX® worldwide beginning 24 April. Tickets on sale from 5 March at http://www.pinkfloyd.film
Pre-Order “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” ON 2xCD, 2xLP, BLU-RAY, DVD AND IN DOLBY ATMOS, OUT MAY 2: http://www.Pinkfloyd.com
Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII, the groundbreaking 1972 film directed by Adrian Maben, returns to cinemas, now digitally re-mastered in 4K from the original 35mm footage with enhanced audio!
Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, the film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance features unforgettable tracks such as “Echoes,” now available to watch through the YouTube player below:
– ABOUT PINK FLOYD AT POMPEII – MCMLXXII –
Pink Floyd At Pompeii pre-dates the release of “The Dark Side Of The Moon.” The film documents what Pink Floyd did before they became giants of the album charts on both sides of the Atlantic – where their music remains celebrated to this day. Set in the hauntingly beautiful ruins of the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in Pompeii, Italy, this unique and immersive film captures Pink Floyd performing an intimate concert without an audience. Filmed in October 1971, the performance marked the very first live concert to take place at Pompeii, and features the vital “Echoes,” “A Saucerful of Secrets” and “One of These Days.” The breathtaking visuals of the amphitheatre, captured both day and night, amplify the magic of the performance. Additionally, the film includes rare behind-the-scenes footage of the band beginning work on “The Dark Side of the Moon” at Abbey Road Studios.
Nick Mason said: “Pink Floyd: Live At Pompeii is a rare and unique document of the band performing live in the period prior to the The Dark Side Of The Moon.”
The film has been meticulously hand restored, frame-by-frame, from the original 35mm cut negative – discovered in five dubiously labelled cans within Pink Floyd‘s own archives. This momentous breakthrough unearthed the very film that rolled through the cameras during those sweltering days amidst the ruins of Pompeii over 50 years ago.
Led by Lana Topham, Director of Restoration for Pink Floyd, the team’s mission was to preserve the integrity and beauty of the original picture. The film was scanned in 4K using advanced techniques to ensure the finest, sharpest detail. Colors were enhanced, and every frame was meticulously reviewed and repaired, maintaining a natural and vivid appearance with minimal grain adjustments.
The film also features stunning sound quality with a new theatrical and home entertainment mix by Steven Wilson in 5.1 and Dolby Atmos that enhances the film’s depth and clarity, preserving the authenticity and spirit of the original 1972 release. Wilson’s aim was to remain faithful to how the band would have sounded on those scorching hot days in 1971.
The accompanying album release “Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” will see the performance presented as a full-length live record for the very first time. The 2025 remix by Steven Wilson is newly available on CD/LP/Blu-Ray/DVD/Digital Audio/Dolby Atmos from 2 May.
“Pink Floyd at Pompeii – MCMLXXII” is presented by RM Productions and directed by Adrian Maben. It is executive produced by Reiner Moritz and Michelle Arnaud. Sony Music Vision is the distributor.
Pre-Order here: https://pinkfloyd.lnk.to/LiveAtPompeii
Tracklist:
Side A
- Pompeii Intro
- Echoes – Part 1
- Careful With That Axe, Eugene
Side B
- A Saucerful of Secrets
- Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Side C
- One of These Days
- Mademoiselle Nobs
- Echoes – Part 2
Side D
- Careful With that Axe, Eugene – Alternate take
- A Saucerful of Secrets – Unedited
In cinemas and IMAX®. Limited screenings from April 24.
Tickets on sale March 5 at https://www.pinkfloyd.film/
