Sold Date: March 25, 2017
Start Date: March 18, 2017
Final Price: $21.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 12
Seller Feedback: 603
Buyer Feedback: 4

This auction is for a 1973 true first issue of Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of Thew Moon. One of the best ways to tell if you have a genuine U.S. 1st issue is to look for the "interpak" logo and trade mark   inside the gatefold bottom right. This copy is missing all the original inserts.


jacket = VG / gatefold / fairly shelf worn but has no splits / retains shape / writing on the front
vinyl = VG / fair amount of light marks on the surfaces mostly visible under light / retains glossy sheen / light label wear
sound is very nice overall / some crackling/static through / a lot of the crackles are drowned out by the incredible sound of this original pressing 
About Me    (please read all provided disclaimers)

I'm a collector based in Texas. My collection is built around Rock, Folk, Blues, R&B, Soul and Pop.  I bought my collection from brick & motar Indie record stores, from garage and estate sales, and the occasional liquidation auction.

My records are well maintained. I make it a habit to not buy below VG+ grade unless it is music I really like or the record is valuable even below VG+ grade.

After all these years, I've decided to part with my entire collection on ebay and make a little cash in the process. I don't expect to make a fortune from my collection but I don't expect to become a pauper either.

I am willing to negotiate pricing on the fixed price items if the offer is reasonable.

Grading Standards

I DO NOT GRADE SOUND! 

HOWEVER, I DO PLAYTEST ALL MY LISTINGS USING A $1000.00 MC CARTRIDGE AND I PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SOUND OF EACH RECORD AS PART OF THE LISTING. IF YOU HAVE FURTHER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PLAYBACK OF ONE OF MY LISTINGS DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK. 

I DO NOT GRADE SOUND BECAUSE SOUND IS HUGELY AFFECTED BY LISTENING EQUIPMENT

All grading is based on visual inspection of each item under light.  The grades are as follows in a descending order: M, NM, EX, VG+(occasionally VG, G+). 

BEWARE, I do not have any perfect vinyl in my collection and I do not make any promise of perfection even with mint vinyl. ALL VINYLS HAVE FLAWS AND IF THIS IS NEWS TO YOU THEN YOU HAVEN'T BEEN COLLECTING FOR LONG.

RECORD CLEANING

I will only clean records when it is necessary. Most of the records in my collection require a good once over with an anti-static brush. In cases when I have to clean I use mostly distilled water and very little surfactant solution. In my experience too much use of surfactant solutions in record cleaning introduces electrical charge.

SHIPPING

All domestic shipping is $4 via USPS media mail. 

If you want expedited shipping, request an expedited shipping invoice before paying.

All international shipping is handled by ebay global shipping. 

I AM NOT IN CONTROL OF ITEMS IN TRANSIT. IF AN ITEM IS DAMAGED DURING SHIPPING BECAUSE OF IMPROPER HANDLING PLEASE CONTACT ME ASAP

Returns & Refunds

All returns must be made within 30 days of purchase, return shipping is paid by the buyer regardless of reason for return. After Item is returned and inspected to ensure it is not damaged. A refund for the original cost of item and original shipping cost are refunded fully to the buyer.

NO RETURN AFTER 30 DAYS.

Payments

I ONLY ACCEPT PAYPAL.

All payments are due within 4 days of purchase. If payments are not received within 4 days ebay will AUTOMATICALLY generate an unpaid item case. AT THAT POINT EVENTS WILL BE BEYOND MY CONTROL.

IF YOU NEED EXTRA TIME TO MAKE PAYMENT YOUR BEST OPTION IS TO CONTACT ME BEFORE 4 DAYS IS UP SO I CAN GRANT AN EXTENSION.

FOR COMBINED SHIPPING PLEASE REQUEST IT BEFORE PAYMENT.