The "On the Turning Away" single, released in late 1987, preceded the full album *A Momentary Lapse of Reason* by mere weeks, serving as an early preview of the band's post-Waters sound. This release marked a pivotal moment, re-establishing Pink Floyd as a recording and touring entity in the late 1980s.
- The single "On the Turning Away" was released on December 1, 1987, by Legacy Recordings.
- "On the Turning Away" was one of the lead singles from the album *A Momentary Lapse of Reason*, which was the first Pink Floyd album without bassist and lyricist Roger Waters.
- The album *A Momentary Lapse of Reason* reached number 3 on the UK Albums Chart and number 1 on the US Billboard 200.
Pink Floyd, formed in London in 1965, is one of the most commercially successful and influential rock bands in history. By 1987, the band consisted of David Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright, continuing after the acrimonious departure of Roger Waters.
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