A behind-the-scenes in-depth look at the making of one of the greatest sonic masterpieces & most commercially successful albums of all time Over three decades after its release Pink Floyd s The Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the most acclaimed albums of all time Its sales total around 30 million copies worldwide In its first run it took up residence in the US charts for a mind-boggling 724 weeks According to recent estimates one in five British households owns a copy This however is only a fraction of the story Dark Side is rock s most fully realised & elegant concept album based on themes of madness anxiety & alienation that were rooted in the band s history & particularly in the tragic tale of their one time leader Syd Barrett Drawing on original interviews with bass guitarist & chief songwriter Roger Waters guitarist David Gilmour & the album s supporting cast The Dark Side of the Moon is a must-have for the millions of devoted fans who desire to know more about one of the most timeless compelling commercially successful & mysterious albums ever made