PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of Moon 1973 UK 1ST Press A3/B2 Solid Blue Triangle MINT-!!

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Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" 1st UK Press Vinyl LP


Description:

Embark on a rare auditory journey with this 1st UK Press of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and experience the studio masterpiece in its original form. The A3/B2 matrix confirms its 1st press status, ensuring an authentic listen. The vinyl, graded MINT- (NM), being extremely well cared-for with glossy finish and no marks visible in daylight or direct halogen spotlight and provides a superb example of this album. This set includes all extras in EXCELLENT (EX) condition, from both posters and both stickers to the black lined inner and original blue tint sleeve. This really is a fine collectors piece.


Key Features:

Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 804 A3; Side 2: SHVL 804 B2 (1st Press Identifier) Stampers: 3 GOM / 1 TH (1st Mother) Label design: Solid Blue Triangle (1st Press Identifier) Sleeve: Blue Tint (Midnight Blue) (1st Press Identifier) Front Panel Glued Version Inserts: Both Posters, Both Stickers. Inner: Polythene-lined black ‘Patents Pending’ inner sleeve.


Disc Visual Grade: MINT-!
In good natural light the record exhibits a superb ‘factory-fresh’ gloss and immaculately clean appearance, devoid of any marks or blemishes. When scrutinised under focused halogen light, no further marks are visible! The disc sits flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. A superb visual example of a difficult record to find in such fine condition.

Audio Grade: MINT-!

The playback is superb, there are quiet lead-ins to both sides including the long ‘heartbeat’ intro. There are no pops and no clicks. Obviously in this condition there are no skips or sticks. There is also no factory skip on ‘Money’ as was common on some of the 1st pressings. Superb. You wont be disappointed!


Sleeve Grade: EXCELLENT!
The gatefold sleeve shows only mild signs of handling. The spine is sharp, straight and unworn. There are no rips, splits, pen or stains throughout. The original 1st press version purple title sticker - 67mm - is fully intact on the front and nicely placed. A solid 1st press midnight blue tint sleeve!


Inner: EXCELLENT! No splits, rips or stains, and lining is fully intact.


Posters: Both EXCELLENT PLUS! No rips, stains, pen, or pin marks.


Postcard Stickers: Both 1st press 'Permanent' stickers are NEAR MINT!   


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