Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here turns 50 with a major reissue on December 12

Pink Floyd has officially announced Wish You Were Here 50, a 50th-anniversary edition arriving December 12, 2025 via Sony Music. It spans 3LP, 2CD, Blu-ray, digital, plus a Deluxe Box Set. The digital edition includes a brand-new Dolby Atmos mix by James Guthrie, longtime Pink Floyd engineer and mixer.

What’s new in this edition

At the heart of the anniversary set are six previously unreleased alternates and demos, part of nine studio rarities, alongside 16 live recordings from the band’s April 26, 1975 Los Angeles Sports Arena show—captured by renowned taper Mike Millard and restored/remastered by Steven Wilson for their first official release. The Blu-ray adds three 1975 tour screen films and a Storm Thorgerson short film.

Newly surfaced studio highlights

• “The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited)” — an early/alternate form of “Welcome to the Machine,” issued with the announcement.

• “The Machine Song (Roger’s Demo)” — Waters’ original home demo.

• “Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix)” — spotlights Gilmour’s pedal steel textures.

• “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1–9) – New Stereo Mix” — a complete joined version, newly mixed by James Guthrie.

Listen to “The Machine Song” (Demo #2 Revisited)

Formats at a glance

• Digital: Original 1975 album + new 2025 Dolby Atmos mix + all studio rarities + the full 1975 LA live set.

• 2CD / 3LP: Original album plus the nine studio bonus tracks.

• Blu-ray: Multiple album mixes (2025 Atmos, 2011 5.1, 1975 stereo, 1975 quad) + all studio rarities + LA 1975 live audio + tour screen films and a short by Storm Thorgerson.

• Deluxe Box Set: Everything above plus a fourth clear-vinyl LP (“Live at Wembley 1974”), a replica Japanese 7″ single (“Have a Cigar” b/w “Welcome to the Machine”), a hardcover book with unseen photos, comic-book tour programme, and Knebworth poster.

Pre-order note: The official shop lists the Deluxe Box Set as shipping around December 12, 2025.

Why this reissue matters (for fans and collectors)

• It’s the first official release of the legendary Mike Millard 1975 LA tapes, now professionally restored—a major archival upgrade over bootlegs.

• The new Atmos mix offers a modern immersive take while preserving the album’s analog character, handled by James Guthrie.

• The package deepens the creative story behind Wish You Were Here, with Hipgnosis/Storm Thorgerson visuals represented in films and essays—plus a newly shared demo that lets listeners hear the song’s evolution.

Track list highlights (selected)

Studio rarities (examples):
“Wine Glasses,” “Have a Cigar (Alternate Version),” “Wish You Were Here (feat. Stéphane Grappelli),” “The Machine Song (Roger’s Demo),” “The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited),” “Wish You Were Here (Take 1),” “Wish You Were Here (Pedal Steel Instrumental Mix),” and “Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Pts. 1–9) – New Stereo Mix.”

Live (Los Angeles, April 26, 1975):
“Raving and Drooling,” “You’ve Got To Be Crazy,” the Wish You Were Here suite live, the full Dark Side of the Moon set, plus “Echoes.”

Quick FAQ

When is Wish You Were Here 50 released?
December 12, 2025.

What’s exclusive to the Deluxe Box?
Clear-vinyl LP4: Live at Wembley 1974, replica Japanese 7″ single, hardcover photo book, comic-book tour programme, and a Knebworth poster.

Is there a brand-new mix?
Yes—2025 Dolby Atmos by James Guthrie.

Any advance audio to hear now?
Yes: the newly unveiled “The Machine Song (Demo #2, Revisited)” (early “Welcome to the Machine”).