Name: Wet Dream
Brand: Richard Wright

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

A 725706

Colour

Blue

Colour details

Deep Blue Marble

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Gatefold Sleeve / 4 Page Large Format Booklet

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-29

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

5054197662348

Total Cap

Blue LP

CD 725706

Extended format: No

4 Panel Softpack with Soft Touch Matt Lamination / 8 Page Roll-Fold Booklet

2023-08-18

5054197662331

BD 725707

Blu-ray

5054197706240

Artist

Richard Wright

Genre US

60s & 70s

Label US

Rhino/Parlophone

Restored classics, rare finds, and sought-after releases. Whether you're a vinyl enthusiast or a tape collector, we have something for everyone.

Reissues

Hugely influential Pink Floyd founder member and keyboard player Richard Wright’s debut solo album,&nbsp;Wet Dream, is reissued on vinyl for the first time since its original release in 1978 this time in deep blue transparent marbled.&nbsp;

Remixed by Steven Wilson, this reissue comes with brand new artwork that was commissioned and art-directed by Gala and Jamie Wright, Richard’s children and managers of his estate. As per the original release, the bi-fold sleeve folds out to extend the image and features the same vibrant colour palette. This time, the unidentified person in bright red shorts is swimming within deep blue waters of the sea rather than a pool and the image expands out to reveal a boat slightly out of their reach, referencing the nautical theme of the record. The image was taken by Costas Spathis, a photographer living and working in Greece, which is where the album was written and the graphic design is by Carl Glover.

The vinyl version of the release comes with a 12” print of the original artwork designed by Storm Thorgerson and photographed by Audrey Powell for Hipgnosis.

Upon rediscovering this record, it becomes hugely apparent how much of Richard’s DNA runs through Pink Floyd. His distinct rhythm patterns, song structure and style of play exudes throughout, shining a light on his unique talent and influence on modern music. When originally released, post Pink Floyd’s&nbsp;Animals&nbsp;(1977) and shortly before&nbsp;The Wall&nbsp;(1979),&nbsp;Wet Dream&nbsp;was largely under-appreciated.

Steven Wilson’s mix gives new life to the record demonstrating Wright’s brilliance. He wrote and produced the whole album himself and it was one of only three albums released outside of Pink Floyd-&nbsp;&nbsp;Broken China, his second solo album from 1996 and&nbsp;Identity, released in 1983 under the guise of Zee, a duet with Dave Harris from Fashion.

Wet Dream

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