The Trial

~ Recording by Pink Floyd

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe Wall (“written by Roger Waters”)Pink FloydAlbum
  • DE1979-11-30
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)1C 198-63 410/11
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • GB1979-11-30
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)SHDW 411
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • US1979-11-30
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)36183, PC2 36183
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe Wall (“words and music Roger Waters”)Pink FloydAlbum
  • DE1979-11-30
EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)1C 198-63 410/11
2.12The Trial5:13Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP1979-11-30
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)40AP 1750~1
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)2 C 168-63410/11
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7C 156-63411
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7C 156-63410, 7C 156-63411
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)S2BP 220216
1.25The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7C 456-63412
1.25The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)2PC216
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)1A 164-63410, 1A 164-63411
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe Wall (half-speed mastered)Pink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)H2C 46183
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Japan, CDP 7 46036 8)Pink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP1985-06-21
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)50DP 361~2
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe Wall (West German SONOPRESS)Pink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:17Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Japan, CDS 7 46036 8)Pink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 2, CDP 7 46037 2, CDS 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:17Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Japan, printed in Holland)Pink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 2 (disc 1), CDP 7 46037 2 (disc 2), CDS 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 36183
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)50DP 361-2
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe Wall (made in the UK, printed in England)Pink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 2 (cd 1), CDP 7 46037 2 (cd 2), CDS 7 46036 8 (case)
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe Wall (made in the UK, printed in Holland)Pink FloydAlbum
Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7 46036 2 (cd 1), CDP 7 46037 2 (cd 2), CDS 7 46036 8 (box)
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP1988-02-26
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)48DP 5007~8
2.12The Trial5:18Pink FloydThe Wall (long box MFSL edition)Pink FloydAlbum
  • US1990-09-15
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 2-537
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (Pitman pressing)Pink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 36183
2.12The Trial5:18Pink FloydThe Wall (MFSL edition)Pink FloydAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 2-537
7.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydShine OnPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1992-11-09
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)0 7777 80557 2 3, 0777 7 80564 2 3, 0777 7 80565 2 2, 0777 7 80566 2 1, 0777 7 80567 2 0, 0777 7 80568 2 9, 0777 7 80569 2 8, 0777 7 80570 2 4, 0777 7 80571 2 3, 0777 7 80572 2 2
7.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydShine OnPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-11-24
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 53181, CK 53182, CK 53183, CK 53184, CK 53185, CK 53186, CK 53187, CK 53188, CK 53189, CXK 53180
7.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydShine OnPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1992-12-23
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS 6621-9
7.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydShine OnPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)0777 7 80557 2 3
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • CA1994-10-10
EMI Music Canada, EMI United Kingdom (~1993–1998), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 8 31243 2 9
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Holland, printed in the UK)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XE1994-10-10
EMI United Kingdom (~1993–1998), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 8 31243 2 9, CDEMD 1071
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Italy, printed in the UK)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XE1994-10-10
EMI United Kingdom (~1993–1998), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 8 31243 2 9, 8312442, 8312452, CDEMD 1071
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Italy, printed in Italy)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XE1994-10-10
EMI United Kingdom (~1993–1998), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 8 31243 2 9, 8312442, 8312452, CDEMD 1071
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe Wall (made in Holland, printed in the UK)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XE1994-10-10
EMI United Kingdom (~1993–1998), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)7243 8 31243 2 9, 8312442, 8312452, CDEMD 1071
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)CDEMCJD (WW) 5833
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7243 8 31243 2 9
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
EMI United Kingdom (~1993–1998), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)8312432
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)489101 2, 4891012
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe Wall (30th anniversary edition)Pink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)489101 2
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)489101 2
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 68519, CK 68755, CK 68756
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP1998-09-19
Sony Records (Japanese imprint)SRCS 8485~6
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe Wall (disc 1: C1.1 158199-01, disc 2: C1.1 158200-01 or -02)Pink FloydAlbum
  • US2000-04-25
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7243 8 31243 2 9
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP2001-06-16
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label – check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007‐06‐29)TOCP-65742-43
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.), Harvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDP 7243 8 31243 2 9, CDP 7243 8 31244 2 8, CDP 7243 8 31245 2 7
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
EMI China (defunct EMI Music label)5099952231728
2.12The Trial5:17Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP2006-09-06
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)TOCP-53810/11
13.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydOh by the WayPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 511267 2 8, 511.2672, SCX 6346
13.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydOh by the WayPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-12-11
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 511267 2 8
13.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydOh by the WayPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2008-02-20
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)TOCP-70444-70459
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 0 82613 2 8
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (“Why Pink Floyd?” Discovery edition)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XE2011-09-26
  • FR2011-09-26
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 028944 2 3
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-09-27
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 0 82613 2 8
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2011-09-28
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)TOCP-71147~62
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 028944 2 3
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • XE2012-02-25
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)5099902988313
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (Experience edition)Pink FloydAlbum
  • GB2012-02-27
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)5099902944623
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (Immersion box set)Pink FloydAlbum
  • GB2012-02-27
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
2.12The Trial5:19ピンク・フロイドThe Wall (remastered, deluxe experience edition)ピンク・フロイドAlbum
  • JP2012-02-27
Parlophone
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (Immersion box set)Pink FloydAlbum
  • US2012-02-27
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)50999 0 29439 2 3
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2012-03-14
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)TOCP-54537
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • XE2016-01-15
Pink Floyd RecordsPFR11
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • XE2016-02-05
Pink Floyd Records88875170942, PFR11
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe Wall (180gr)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XW2016-08-26
Pink Floyd RecordsPFRLP11
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.12The Trial5:19ピンク・フロイドThe Wallピンク・フロイドAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Pink Floyd RecordsG0100034461958
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Pink Floyd RecordsPFR11
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Pink Floyd Music Ltd.PFRLP11
2.12The Trial5:13Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • JP2017-11-22
Pink Floyd Records, Sony Records International (Japanese TEXTLESS boxed Walking Eye imprint)SICP 5412~3
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • XW2025-09-09
Pink Floyd RecordsG0100034461958
7.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydShine OnPink FloydAlbum + CompilationColumbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 53181, CK 53182, CK 53183, CK 53184, CK 53185, CK 53186, CK 53187, CK 53188, CK 53189, CXK 53180
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbumCBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 88485
2.12The Trial5:21Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbumHarvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)16 3410 3
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe Wall (Made in Holland, glass master by EMI Swindon (not PM 613))Pink FloydAlbumHarvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDS 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:16Pink FloydThe Wall (made in the UK, printed in Holland)Pink FloydAlbumHarvest (UK based sub‐label of EMI, re‐activated in 2013 under Capitol Music Group in Hollywood, CA)CDS 7 46036 8
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbumCBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CDCBS 88485
Promotion
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)PC2 36183
Bootleg
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
EMI (fake label; use for unofficial releases purporting to be on EMI)50999 0 82613 2 8
13.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydOh by the WayPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
EMI (fake label; use for unofficial releases purporting to be on EMI)50999 511267 2 8, 511 2672
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
Harvest (counterfeit)42036-02.2
2.12The Trial5:14Pink FloydThe Wall: The High Resolution RemastersPink FloydAlbum
The Brickwall Records & TapesBRT-791
1.24The Trial5:24Pink FloydThe FilmPink FloydAlbum + Soundtrack
1.24The Trial5:23Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbumH092
Withdrawn
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (deluxe experience edition, remastered)Pink FloydAlbum
  • GB2011-09-23
  • US2012-02-28
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
2.12The Trial5:22Pink FloydThe Wall (remastered)Pink FloydAlbum
  • XW2011-09-26
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)[none]
2.12The Trial5:18Pink FloydThe Wall (Google Play)Pink FloydAlbum
  • -2011
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)
13.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydDiscoveryPink FloydAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone[none]
2.12The Trial5:20Pink FloydThe Wall (remastered)Pink FloydAlbum
Parlophone
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (deluxe experience edition, remastered)Pink FloydAlbum
Parlophone
1.25The Trial5:18Pink FloydThe Wall (remastered)Pink FloydAlbum
Parlophone
1.25The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (remastered)Pink FloydAlbum
  • -2016
Pink Floyd Records[none]
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • -2016
Pink Floyd Records[none]
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe Wall (2011 remastered version)Pink FloydAlbum
  • -2016
Pink Floyd Records
2.12The Trial5:19ピンク・フロイドThe Wallピンク・フロイドAlbum
  • JP2025-09-09
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum
  • XW2025-09-09
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
(unknown)
2.12The Trial5:19Pink FloydThe WallPink FloydAlbum

Relationships

engineer:James Guthrie
co-producer:James Guthrie
producer:Bob Ezrin
David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
Roger Waters
bass drum and cymbal:Nick Mason (of Pink Floyd)
bass guitar and guitar:David Gilmour (Pink Floyd)
piano:Richard Wright (Pink Floyd keyboardist)
background vocals:Vicki Brown (English pop, rock & contemporary classical singer)
Clare Torry
lead vocals:Roger Waters
orchestra:New York Symphony Orchestra
conductor:Michael Kamen (American score composer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Pink Floyd Music Ltd. (in 1979, in 1994, in 2011, in 2016)
recorded at:Britannia Row Studios (first location, 1975-1995 Islington) in Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (in 1978-12)
Studio Miraval in Le Val, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (from 1979-01 until 1979-07)
Super Bear Studios in Berre-les-Alpes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, France (from 1979-01 until 1979-07)
CBS Recording Studios (New York City, encompassing studios at 7th Ave, and 52nd & 30th St) in New York, New York, United States (in 1979-09)
Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-10 until 1979-11)
The Village (Village Studios, aka The Village Recorder) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1979-10 until 1979-11)
Producer’s Workshop in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (in 1979-11)
purchase for download:https://music.apple.com/us/song/1065976176 [info]
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/1UMXtudajhlocMzXVSngDU [info]
https://open.spotify.com/track/7p8QuQC5aIRY3q9wWE2f6T [info]
https://www.deezer.com/track/116914134 [info]
streaming page:https://music.apple.com/us/song/1065976176 [info]
https://tidal.com/track/55391472 [info]
recording of:The Trial (from 1978-12 until 1979-11)

The Trial

lyricist:Roger Waters
composer:Bob Ezrin
Roger Waters
publisher:Artemis Muziekuitgeverij B V
Pink Floyd Music Publishers Ltd.
Roger Waters Music Overseas Ltd.
Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. (renamed as Warner Chappell Music Publishing Ltd. since 2019‐05‐16)
later parody versions:Fennah’s The Trial