The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
0.2609Canon Score · ranked #152 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 9 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the album
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is the debut studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released on 4 August 1967 by EMI Columbia. It is the only Pink Floyd album recorded under the leadership of founder member Syd Barrett (lead vocals, guitar); he was the sole writer of all but three tracks, with additional writing by members Roger Waters (bass, vocals), Nick Mason (drums), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocal
Why it ranks #152
Every list on which The Piper at the Gates of Dawn appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| NME 500 Greatest Albums (2013) | Critics' canon | #190 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums (2020) | Major international poll | #253 / 500 |
| Rolling Stone 500 (2003 edition) | Editorial list | #347 / 500 |
| 1001 Albums You Must Hear (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |