Ten minutes of previously unseen Super 8mm film footage from Pink Floyd’s May 7, 1977 performance at Anaheim Stadium surfaced online in January 2026, delivered in stunning 4K restoration quality. The Pink Floyd Research Group uploaded this archival treasure, marking another breakthrough in fan-driven preservation efforts that continue unearthing gems from rock’s most innovative era.
Rare Visual Documentation of Historic Tour
The footage captures three essential performances from Pink Floyd’s only tour featuring complete Animals and Wish You Were Here albums.
The clip documents:
- “Wish You Were Here”
- “Shine On You Crazy Diamond” (Parts VI–IX)
- “Money” encore
These songs showcase the band’s technical prowess during their most elaborate touring period. According to the restoration team, this represents “the first REAL GOOD footage of them performing Wish You Were Here in 1977,” capturing the song’s live debut with extended guitar solos and Richard Wright’s piano finale that differed significantly from the studio version.
Technical Excellence Meets Bootleg Spirit
4K scanning transforms decades-old Super 8mm reels into crystal-clear documentation of Pink Floyd’s peak performance era.
The unknown cinematographer’s work received professional treatment from archivists who scanned the original film reels at 4K resolution. Audio combines the camera’s captured sound with additional bootleg sources, creating composite tracks that respect both technical quality and the underground spirit of concert recording. Given the “surreptitious nature of the recording,” the visual clarity proves remarkable, offering detailed shots of David Gilmour’s pedal steel work and Dick Parry’s complete saxophone solo on “Money.”
Expanding Archive of Lost Performances
This discovery joins growing evidence that more 1970s Pink Floyd footage exists in private collections worldwide.
The Research Group released similar materials throughout 2025, including footage from Munich, Berlin, Montreal, and Vienna performances. These discoveries align with official releases like Wish You Were Here 50, suggesting coordinated efforts to preserve the In the Flesh tour’s legacy. The timing proves crucial—this was Pink Floyd’s final tour performing Animals material, making every recovered minute historically significant.
The footage captures Pink Floyd at a creative crossroads, two months before Roger Waters’ infamous Montreal incident with an unruly fan would inspire The Wall. Your understanding of Pink Floyd’s evolution deepens when viewing these performances through that lens—not just as entertainment, but as documentation of the tensions that would reshape rock’s most ambitious band.
