The Dark Side of the Moonis the eighth studio album by the English rock bandPink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973 byHarvest Recordsin the UK andCapitol Recordsin the US. Developed during live performances before recording began, it was conceived as aconcept albumthat would focus on the pressures faced by the band during their arduous lifestyle, and also deal with the mental health problems of the former band memberSyd Barrett, who departed the group in 1968. New material was recorded in two sessions in 1972 and 1973 at EMI Studios (nowAbbey Road Studios) in London.
