The Dark Side Of The Moon

Label: ‎– SHVL 804 Format:, LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
Country:Released: Genre: Style:, Tracklist  A1Speak To Me A2Breathe A3On The Run A4Time A5The Great Gig In The Sky Backing Vocals – , , *, Vocals – B1Money Saxophone – B2Us And Them Saxophone – B3Any Colour You Like B4Brain Damage B5Eclipse Companies, etc. Recorded At – Credits Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – * Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3], Effects [Tape], Lyrics By – Design [Sleeve], Photography By – Engineer – Engineer [Assistant] – Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Mixed By [Supervised] – Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Producer, Music By – Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [Vcs3] – Written-By –
 * (tracks: A2 to A4, B3),
 * (tracks: A1, A4, B3),  * (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B2, B3),
* (tracks: A2 to A4, B1, B2, B4, B5) Notes Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.

This is the original form of the release,
it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels
with silver lettering
 It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are three known variations of
the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below.
Originally came with 2 posters and 2 stickers.

There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release.
 The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 
The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example,
"Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover

The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:

1. The label has a solid light blue prism.

2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.

3. A2/B2 matrix in deadwax of run out groove.

4. Thick heavyweight vinyl 
as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate.
These 1st pressings were straight from the masters

5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover.

6. There are three known original sleeve variations.
 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed
with the two sides glued together.
2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed
with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening.
3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.

7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper
 with white printed text stating
2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and
'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.

9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them,
 and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'.

10. Very first copies came with a small round sticker white text on black stating
 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon'.

Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side A): SHVL 804 A-2 Matrix / Runout (Stamped Side B): SHVL 804 B-2
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT MOST OF THE
RECORDS ON SALE HAVE NOT BEEN PLAY-GRADED
IF THEY HAVE, ANY OBSERVATIONS WILL
 BE MENTIONED IN THE LISTINGS

Condition:
***please see end of listing
    for grading system definitions
          before ordering***

Cover:- EXCELLENT+
The right front opening of the gatefold cover is  sealed.
GREAT CONDITION, BLUISH TINT COVER with title sticker on the inside gatefold
Vinyl:- VERY GOOD +
Thick heavyweight vinyl
APPEARS TO BE A MODERATLY PLAYED COPY
Labels:- EXCELLENT +
Solid light blue prism picture labels with silver lettering.
A FEW VERY LIGHT SPINDLE MARKS
 
Inserts:-
COMES COMPLETE WITH
2 POSTERS AND 2 STICKERS
AND ORIGINAL BLACK INNER SLEEVE

WE WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY
 WITH YOUR PURCHASE
IF, FOR WHATEVER REASON, YOU ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE RECORD
 (EVEN IF YOU DECIDE YOU DON'T LIKE THE MUSIC!)
PLEASE CONTACT ME TO RETURN THE RECORD
 FOR A FULL REFUND PLUS RETURN POSTAGE.
**THE RETURN ADDRESS IS ALWAYS ON THE BACK OF THE PACKAGING**



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Please note that my sales will be posted recorded and must be signed for on arrival.
The cost of this is the current Royal Mail charges whether Domestic or International


SIGNED FOR POSTAGE + PACKING IS OFFERED ON THIS ITEM
PRICES AS FOLLOWS:-

U.K. £4.50  E.U. / UKRAINE £11.50  REST OF THE WORLD** £15.50
**INCLUDES:-
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please note that
***GENEROUS COMBINED POSTAGE WILL BE OFFERED
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All items will be posted in custom made mailers in plastic sleeves and using two card liners.

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PHOTOGRAPHS DISPLAYED
ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM LISTED FOR SALE ABOVE
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My records are described according to “The Record Collector’s” grading system.

This was originated by “The Record Collector” to assist people buying or selling records.

Their seven standard condition categories and a description of what each one means are given below.

I hope you find this helpful.

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The records shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad: The record is unplayable or might even be broken and is only of use as a collection-filler.