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SYD BARRETT COMPLETE WORKS

Syd Barrett’s unreleased recordings—often called bootlegs, outtakes, or demo sessions—are not officially distributed, but some of them have surfaced through fan communities, leaks, or archival projects. Here’s how you can explore them (ethically and safely):

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1. YouTube & Archive.org

These platforms often host rare or unreleased material, such as:
• Abbey Road session outtakes
• “Rhamadan” (later released officially)
• BBC sessions
• Home recordings or demos

Search terms like:
• "Syd Barrett unreleased recordings"
• "Syd Barrett outtakes full"
• "Syd Barrett rarities site:archive.org"

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2. Fan Forums & Communities

Enthusiasts often share rare material here:
• Neptunepinkfloyd.co.uk
• Steve Hoffman Forums
• Reddit communities: r/pinkfloyd or r/sydbarrett

These forums may guide you to torrents or archived material that’s difficult to find elsewhere, but be mindful of copyright laws.

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3. Bootleg Compilations

Several well-known compilations of unreleased Barrett material exist among collectors, like:
• “Opel” (1988): Contains some outtakes officially released by EMI
• “Have You Got It Yet?” (HYGIY): A fan-made digital collection of rare and unreleased tracks (spread via torrent)

Note: While HYGIY is a grey area, it is widely shared among fans and includes comprehensive liner notes and rare audio.

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4. Official Box Sets

While not everything is officially released, box sets sometimes include rare or previously unreleased content. For example:
• “The Madcap Laughs / Barrett” 2-CD sets
• “An Introduction to Syd Barrett” (2010): Includes an unreleased track (“Rhamadan”) as a download bonus.

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Would you like guidance on how to locate the “Have You Got It Yet?” collection or a tracklist for it?