"Works" is a compilation album by the British progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released in 1983. This album serves as a retrospective collection, featuring a diverse range of material spanning the band's career up to that point.
Included on "Works" are two of Pink Floyd's early singles: "Arnold Layne" and "See Emily Play". These tracks represent the band's early psychedelic rock era and showcase their whimsical and experimental sound from the late 1960s.
In addition to these singles, "Works" also includes alternative mixes of tracks originally from their seminal album "The Dark Side of the Moon". These alternate versions offer listeners a new perspective on some of the band's most iconic songs, highlighting different production choices and arrangements.
Furthermore, the compilation album features the studio outtake "Embryo", which had been previously unreleased on any Pink Floyd studio album but had appeared on other compilations and as a B-side to various singles.
Overall, "Works" provides a comprehensive overview of Pink Floyd's evolution and musical experimentation over the years leading up to its release in 1983, appealing both to longtime fans and newcomers interested in exploring the band's diverse catalog.
