EMI records released Syd Barretts debut solo album The Madcap Laughs on the Harvest label in the UK, (the title of the album comes from a line in the song Octopus). The album which also features David Gilmour and Roger Waters on various tracks as well as production duties peaked at #40 on the chart. Session drummer Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie) and Robert Wyatt from Soft Machine also appeared on the album. The nude woman appearing on the backside of the record sleeve was an acquaintance of Syd Barretts known as “Iggy the Eskimo”.

Syd Barrett’s debut solo album, The Madcap Laughs, was released in the UK, and reached No. 40 in the charts. Tracklisting: Terrapin; No Good Trying; Love You; No Man’s Land; Dark Globe; Here I Go; Octopus; Golden Hair; Long Gone; She Took A Long Cold Look; Feel; If It’s In You; Late Night.

Pink Floyd began a 16-date UK and French tour, commencing at University of Nottingham and ending at Leeds University on 28 February. The tour included two gigs in Paris, and the set list included an early version of the piece later known as Atom Heart Mother. Pink Floyd played the first night of a UK tour at University of Nottingham Ballroom, Beeston, Nottingham, England.

Pink Floyd appeared at the Lawns Centre, Cottingham, Hull, England.

Pink Floyd appeared at the Fairfield Hall, Croydon, England.

Pink Floyd appeared at the Dome, Brighton, England.