Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" 1st UK Press Vinyl LP, 24th March,1973.

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 A2/B2 matrix confirms its 1st press status, ensuring an authentic listen. The vinyl is graded NEAR 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 NEAR MINT (NM) condition, from both posters to both 1ST VERSION FASPRINT CRACKBACK postcard stickers, and including the original black poly lined inner in NEAR MINT (NM) condition and original MIDNIGHT BLUE tinted gatefold sleeve that is sealed pin the front panel in VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) condition. This really is a fine collectors piece.

Key Features:

Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 804 A-2; Side 2: SHVL 804 B-2 (1st Press Identifier) Stampers: 3 TO / 1 LR (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: NEAR 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. 

Disc Audio Grade: NEAR MINT!

The playback is superb, there are quiet lead-ins to both sides including the long and vulnerable '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.

Labels: VERY GOOD PLUS! No wear or spindle markings at the centre hole but some foxing on the label itself that has not affected the disc visual or audio condition and does not represent the top condition of the disc.  

Sleeve Grade: VERY GOOD PLUS!
First version 1st press 'midnight blue' tinted gatefold sleeve. Light signs of handling on the front, no ring wear or marks. Straight, unworn spine. Clean on the inside the gatefold. Light signs of handling on the back and a faint number in pen on the top left back corner. No rips, splits or stains throughout. A solid 1st press midnight blue tint sleeve!

Inner: NEAR MINT! 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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