Pink Floyd is getting an unusual honor for a rock band.

A set of stamps issued by the Royal Mail.

The band that shined a light on the "Dark Side of the Moon," and put "Another Brick in the Wall," will have a series of stamps released to mark the 50 years since the band formed.

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The stamps will feature album cover art from "The Endless River," "Wish You Were Here," "The Pipe at the Gates of Dawn," "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall" tour, The BBC reported.

The stamps will be on sale on July 7 and can be pre-ordered now.

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