"Rattle That Lock" was recorded at various places, including the guitarist's Astoria houseboat studio and in Hove, Sussex, UK. Gilmour worked on the record with co-producer Phil Manzanera and wife and lyricist Polly Samson.

The 10-track set delivers five tunes with lyrics by Samson and two by Gilmour alongside three instrumentals. "Rattle That Lock" will be available in a CD edition with clothbound, foil-blocked cover, including a 22-page booklet, and also on heavyweight vinyl, digital download and a deluxe box edition, which includes 4 Barn Jam films, 4 non-album audio tracks, 4 documentaries, and 2 promo clips.