Pink Floyd – The Later Years 1987–2019 (Box Set) (2019)

The Definitive Collection of the Post-Waters Era

Released on December 13, 2019, The Later Years 1987–2019 is an expansive archival box set documenting Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour-led era, beginning with A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) through to The Endless River (2014), plus rare and unreleased material through 2019.

Serving as a companion to 2016’s The Early Years 1965–1972, this collection focuses on the band’s stadium-dominating resurgence, massive world tours, and final recordings.

Box Set Overview

Artist: Pink Floyd
Title: The Later Years 1987–2019
Release Date: December 13, 2019
Label: Parlophone (UK), Columbia (US)
Formats: Deluxe multi-disc box (CD, DVD, Blu-ray), 2CD highlights edition
Content: Remixes, live recordings, unreleased material, restored concert films
Total Discs (Deluxe Edition): 16 discs (5 CDs, 6 Blu-rays, 5 DVDs)

What’s Included in The Later Years Box Set?

🎵 Newly Remixed Albums

A Momentary Lapse of Reason (2019 Remix)
- Reworked to restore more of Richard Wright’s keyboard parts
- Reduced 1980s production elements
- New drum recordings by Nick Mason integrated
Delicate Sound of Thunder (Remixed & Expanded)
- Restored tracks previously omitted
- Improved audio clarity

🎥 Restored Concert Films

Delicate Sound of Thunder (1988) – Fully restored
Pulse (1995) – Restored and re-edited
Rare concert footage and screen films

All films were upgraded with improved visuals and surround sound mixes.

🎶 Rare & Unreleased Material

1989 Venice concert (previously difficult to find)
1990 Knebworth performance
Alternate versions and instrumentals
2014 The Endless River material
Newly remixed studio tracks

Band Lineup Covered (1987–2019 Era)

David Gilmour – Vocals, guitars
Nick Mason – Drums
Richard Wright – Keyboards (until his passing in 2008)
Touring musicians including:
- Guy Pratt
- Jon Carin
- Tim Renwick
- Durga McBroom
- Sam Brown

Remastering & Production

The project was overseen by:

David Gilmour
James Guthrie – Audio mixing & restoration
Andy Jackson – Engineering

The 2019 remix of A Momentary Lapse of Reason is particularly significant, as it reshaped the album’s sonic identity.

Commercial Performance & Sales

As a premium collector’s release:

Strong sales among longtime fans
Widely praised in specialty music markets
Also released in a more affordable 2CD highlights edition

While not designed for mainstream chart dominance, it reinforced interest in Pink Floyd’s later catalog.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Critical response was largely positive:

Praised for improved mixes
Applauded for restoring Richard Wright’s presence
Welcomed as a refined presentation of the post-Waters era

Many critics noted that the 2019 remix of A Momentary Lapse of Reason improved the album’s reputation significantly.

Fun Facts & Trivia

🎵 Did You Know?

The 2019 remix replaces many of the original 1987 drum parts with newly recorded performances by Nick Mason.
The Venice 1989 concert was performed on a floating stage.
The Knebworth 1990 performance featured guest musicians.
The box includes 5.1 surround sound mixes.
It acts as the official closing chapter of Pink Floyd archival releases.