‎– The Dark Side Of The Moon Original early (2nd) UK issue, with A3 B3 master codes in the run-outs, and Gramophone Co. label rim text. The vinyl record in Excellent condition, with Excellent audio. A fantastic player, and keeper.
The labels are VG+ both have a couple of spider legs around the spindle hole. - see pics
The Gatefold sleeve is VG++, with light wear. - see pics
Probably the highest regarded audio issue of them all
There is nothing between the audio playback on these pressings, and the original A2 B2 issues. If anything, these are slightly better in places, as some distortion and equalising issues, that were apparent on the first issue, were sorted out on the 2nd cut, A3/B3 pressings. In my honest opinion, the first Two UK issues (A-2&3 / B-2&3) are the best pressings of this LP you will hear. Better than MFSL, better than UHQR - and the "Half Speed Masters" do not even rate a mention. The Japanese Pro use is decent, but like the MFSL, it is too crisp, and sharp for my liking.
The standout for these early UK pressings is all about the tonal beauty, that is hard to describe, but easy to demonstrate with a good system, and multiple pressings to compare.
Label: ‎– SHVL 804, ‎– IE 064 o 05249 Format: , LP, Album, 2nd issue
Country: Released: Genre: Style: , Tracklist A1 Written-By – *
A2 Written-By – *, *, *
A3 Written-By – *, *
A4 Written-By – *, *, *, *
A5 Vocals – Written-By – *
B1 Saxophone – Written-By – *
B2 Saxophone – Written-By – *, *
B3 Written-By – *, *, *
B4 Written-By – *
B5 Written-By – *
Companies, etc. Recorded At – Printed By – Published By – Phonographic Copyright (p) – Record Company – Pressed By – Credits Artwork [Sleeve Art, Stickers Art] – * Backing Vocals – * (tracks: A4, B2, B4, B5), (tracks: A4, B2, B4, B5), * (tracks: A4, B2, B4, B5), (tracks: A4, B2, B4, B5) Bass, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Effects [Tape], Lyrics By – Design [Sleeve Design], Photography By – Engineer – Engineer [Assistant Engineer] – Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Mixed By [Supervised] – Percussion, Effects [Tape] – Producer, Music By – Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Notes Second Issue.

These copies were produced for a short time only, between first pressing and first repress, featuring earliest use of the new black Harvest "blue outline prism" label design.
These early transitional pressings, still have on labels the rim text starting as "The Gramophone Co. Ltd", and have been found with vinyl matrix A2/B2 or A3/B2 or A3/B3.

Gatefold cover of these copies come with two shade of color: very dark blue or black.
Many copies have been released with a sticker on front, although some do not have it.
The front cover has two different types of front openings:
- The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together.
- The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.
Rear top right corner has the text (IE 064 o 05249) between SHVL 804 and "stereo" centered (later copies have it left aligned).

Original set includes two A2-sized posters and 2 stickers.
Stickers have two different types of text on the back:
- "FasPrint Permanent" & "Crack Back Patented".
- "Permanent".

Some copies have a die-cut black polylined inner sleeve with patent number "1125555 1072844" and "Made in Great Britain" in silver at the bottom.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.

Note on Credits:
Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5. Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side A label): SHVL804A Matrix / Runout (Side B label): SHVL804B A few words about condition.








Grade & 
score out of 100
                                           GRADING
Mint is a Rigid Band - The next Four Grades are all Narrow Bands, that slightly widen as the condition gradually deteriorates - Good is still Good, but there is a rapid widening of the Grade Bands, as the condition deteriorates over the last Four grades.

MINT
100
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.
Only graded on records that are sealed or clearly unplayed.
 
NEAR MINT
97 to 99        

EXCELLENT
90 to 96
The record shows virtually no signs of having been played,  there is no lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have the slightest of tiny defects.
 
The record shows some slight signs of having been played, but there is very little, (if any) lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have very slight wear. 
 
VERY GOOD PLUS
80 to 89

VERY GOOD
69 to 79
The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality.
The cover and  packaging might have slight wear, light creasing.

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.
This is an above average used record, that has been well looked after.




GOOD
56 to 68
The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated, but the record will still play through, and it will not be a completely unpleasant listening experience, even at the bottom of this grade (56).
The cover and contents may suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc. 




FAIR
41 to 55
The record is still playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even stick, skip or jump.. This is starting to be an unpleasant listening experience at the top of the grade (55) and will not be a pleasant listening experience at all by the end of it (41).
The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. 
 
POOR
25 to 40
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
0 - 24
The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
The Sleeve is non existent (0) or what is left, is only just recognisable.


A few words about postage.

Within Australia, the best value for multiple purchases is a 5KG satchel, where as many as 15 to 20 LPs can be posted for $22.00 registered post. (well packed in a box, inside the satchel)

My Policies on postage are simple.

I post at cost.
The user pays.
I package well.

Any item that you purchase without choosing the option of "Signed for" or "Registered" Post, is at your risk.
I do accept that "signed for" can be expensive, especially internationally, but whether you take the option of this insurance, is entirely up to you.
I do not wish to withdraw the option of standard postage for the cheaper records, but it must be at your risk.