When Albums Ruled the World

[cacofonix]

It's odd that some artists have really defended the album concept, such as AC/DCwhere there really is no album theme.
Where as the prog artists such as Yes/genesis/pink floyed have been fine with releasing individual tracks on iTunes.

I heard that Floyd refused to sanction the record company selling individual tracks, because it detracted from the album theme.

I think "grooving with a pict" might have done quite well as a single without the trappings of the album.

[Fretwired]

I heard that Floyd refused to sanction the record company selling individual tracks, because it detracted from the album theme.

I think "grooving with a pict" might have done quite well as a single without the trappings of the album.

Pink Floyd issued singles - I have a 45 of Money released in '73. I don't think many of their later tracks were singles material - too long. See how many singles they released here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_Floyd_discography

As far as I am aware Led Zep were the only band to insist that no singles should ever be released. Their record company ignored them and cut a single which was hastily withdrawn after a few sales. The singles are rare and worth serious cash.

[musophilr]

What's this past tense in the OP? You implying they don't?