‘Back Catalogue’ by Pink Floyd, 2002
Iconic poster feat. six nude women painted with imagery from the band’s legendary album artwork catalog.
Originally conceived by longtime Pink Floyd creative collaborators Storm Thorgerson and Hipgnosis-Style Designers as a visual tribute to the band’s groundbreaking album history.
Features references to classic Pink Floyd albums including:
"Atom Heart Mother", "The Division Bell", "Dark Side of the Moon", "Wish You Were Here", "Animals" and "The Wall".
24 x 36 Inches
61 x 91.4 Centimeters
High-quality offset lithograph on satin poster paper.
Officially licensed by Pink Floyd / G.E.I.
Widely regarded as one of the most recognizable and collectible modern Pink Floyd images.
Published and distributed by Import Images / Tin Blue Limited under official Pink Floyd licensing.
Poster title printed bottom center.
Dated 2002 lower border.
Printed border includes official licensing and publishing information.
*Note: This is an authentic 2002 licensed printing, not a modern reproduction or recent 'bootleg' reprint.
*Note: Displays some light rippling/waviness to paper from prior storage and prev. framing. Poster presents well overall with strong colors and appearance.
ABOUT THE ART
Originally issued in 2002, the 'Back Catalogue' poster remains one of the most iconic and recognizable visual tributes ever created for Pink Floyd. Designed in the spirit of the legendary Hipgnosis aesthetic associated with Storm Thorgerson and the band’s classic visual era, the image transforms Pink Floyd’s groundbreaking album history into a surreal tableau of painted female figures, each adorned with imagery referencing the band’s most celebrated releases. Elements from albums including The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall, Atom Heart Mother, and The Division Bell appear throughout the composition, creating a layered visual narrative instantly recognizable to generations of fans.
Widely distributed under official Pink Floyd licensing during the early 2000s, the poster became a staple of music rooms, record shops, dormitories, and collector spaces worldwide, eventually achieving cult status among both rock memorabilia collectors and fans of classic album design. Its striking combination of surrealism, nostalgia, and iconic album symbolism helped cement the image as one of the definitive modern-era Pink Floyd collectibles outside of the original album packaging itself.
Today, authentic early printings from the 2002 release period are increasingly sought after, particularly examples that retain strong original color, gloss, and clean presentation quality. The piece stands not only as a tribute to Pink Floyd’s musical legacy, but also to the revolutionary visual language that surrounded the band throughout the golden age of progressive rock.