Why Pink Floyd’s 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon is still relevant, as a special 50th anniversary box set celebrates its legacy
- The album stayed in the US Billboard charts for almost 1,000 weeks, and has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide
- A new special release box set includes remastered versions of the studio album, and a live recording from 1974, on CDs, vinyl, DVD and Blu-ray Disc
Pink Floyd’s classic album The Dark Side of the Moon is about to turn 50.
One of the bestselling releases of all time, it will be reissued on March 24 in a special deluxe box set (US$299.98) with remastered versions of the 1973 album and the live recording “The Dark Side Of The Moon – Live At Wembley Empire Pool, London, 1974”, both on vinyl, CD and Blu-ray Disc.
The Blu-ray Disc and DVDs boast new high-resolution, Dolby Atmos and surround mixes of the albums.
Why is The Dark Side of the Moon legendary?
The album, released in March 1973, went to No 1 on Billboard’s album chart and, subsequently, spent more than 966 weeks – or more than 18 years – on the Billboard charts.
It is also among the top 25 bestselling albums in the US, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. Pink Floyd’s The Wall is also in the top 10. The biggest all-time seller? The Eagles’ Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975.
More than 50 million copies of The Dark Side Of The Moon have been sold worldwide. The album was added to the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress in 2012.
Why does the album remain relevant?
Its spacey, effects-laden soundscape transcends generations. And the subject matter is evergreen.
