Opel (album)

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Opel
Compilation album by Syd Barrett
Released	17 October 1988
Recorded	Abbey Road May 1968 - July 1970
Genre	Rock
Length	45:08 (Original Vinyl) 65:13 (CD Reissue)
Label	Harvest/EMI (UK) Capitol Records (US)
Producer	Syd Barrett, Peter Jenner, Malcolm Jones, Roger Waters and David Gilmour
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link
Syd Barrett chronology
Syd Barrett: The Peel Sessions (1987) Opel (1988) Syd Barrett: The Radio One Sessions (1991)

Opel is a 1988 compilation album consisting of unreleased and alternate versions of previously released songs, recorded by former Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett between 1968 and 1970.

While Barrett only released two albums in 1970, The Madcap Laughs and Barrett, the existence of unreleased studio work was widely reported. After years of demand from Barrett's considerable fan base, Opel was compiled and released. Despite its positive reviews, it failed to chart.

[edit] Track listing

All songs by Syd Barrett, except where noted.

1. "Opel" – 6:26

   Take 9, Recorded 11 April 1969

   Produced by Malcolm Jones

2. "Clowns and Jugglers" – 3:27

   Take 2, Recorded 20 July 1968

   Produced by Peter Jenner

3. "Rats" – 3:12

   Demo, Recorded 5 June 1970

   Produced by David Gilmour

4. "Golden Hair " – 1:44 (Barrett/Joyce)

   Take 6, Recorded 12 June 1969

   Produced by Syd Barrett and David Gilmour

5. "Dolly Rocker" – 3:01

   Take 1, Recorded 14 July 1970

   Produced by David Gilmour

6. "Word Song" – 3:19

   Take 1, Recorded 17 July 1970

   Produced by David Gilmour

7. "Wined and Dined" – 3:03

   Demo, Recorded 5 June 1970

   Produced by David Gilmour

8. "Swan Lee (Silas Lang)" – 3:13

   Take 5, Recorded 28 May 1968, overdubs added 8 June 1968

   Produced by Peter Jenner

   Further overdubs added 25 April 1969

   Produced by Malcolm Jones

9. "Birdie Hop" – 2:30

   Demo, Recorded 5 June 1970

   Produced by David Gilmour

10. "Let's Split" – 2:23

    Take 1, Recorded 14 July 1970

    Produced by David Gilmour

11. "Lanky (Part One)" – 5:32

    Take 1, Recorded 14 May 1968

    Produced by Peter Jenner

12. "Wouldn't You Miss Me (Dark Globe)" – 3:00

    Take 1, Recorded 26 July 1969

    Produced by David Gilmour and Roger Waters

13. "Milky Way" – 3:07

    Take 5, Recorded 7 June 1970

    Produced by David Gilmour

14. "Golden Hair" – 1:56

    Take 1, Recorded 14 May 1968

    Produced by Peter Jenner

• In 1993, Opel was re-issued with several bonus tracks of further alternate takes. See Crazy Diamond for track details.

[edit] Personnel

• Syd Barrett - Guitar, Vocals, producer
• Gareth Cousins - Mixing
• David Gilmour - Producer
• Peter Jenner - Producer
• Malcolm Jones - Producer
• Roger Waters - Producer

Guest musicians on "Clowns and Jugglers":

• Mike Ratledge - Organ
• Robert Wyatt - Drums
• Hugh Hopper - Bass

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