An Introduction to Syd Barrett is a 'best of' compilation featuring the work of Syd Barrett spanning the period 1967–1970, including both material written during his time with Pink Floyd and his post-band solo career.

The album features a series of new remasters and remixes, all overseen by Pink Floyd's David Gilmour.

[8] The cover art, featuring various images relating to songs contained within the album, was designed and created by long-term Pink Floyd conceptual artist Storm Thorgerson.

[9] An extra track for iTunes is the previously unreleased 20-minute-long instrumental "Rhamadan", with the physical version providing a link to download it.

All songs written and composed by Syd Barrett.