Sold Date: March 17, 2016
Start Date: March 10, 2016
Final Price: $153.50 (USD)
Bid Count: 8
Seller Feedback: 522
Buyer Feedback: 5

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON A2/B2
This A2/B2 first press of The Dark Side of the Moon is in stunning condition for its age as my gradings below state.  The audio is amazing and has very little interference and is a very rare find.  The depth and clarity is of a very high standard. 
This iconic LP obviously has the solid blue triangle on the label as per all the A2/B2 pressings.  It comes complete with the 'midnight blue' cover, a rarity in itself.  Many were issued with the dark black gatefold.  This particular cover has been well looked after with light shelf wear.
Visual grading
For its age and rarity the vinyl is in excellent condition.  Under a bright light you can detect some faint hairlines, but as my play grading below testifies they have very little affect on the audio quality.  The vinyl retains a glossy sheen and has been very well looked after.  While you can see that it has been played a number of times due to the spindle marks on the labels I am quite honestly astounded with the quality of the sound on this LP.
Play grading
I have listened to this rare LP in its entirety and the audio is stunning.  There is minimal static and no loud pops throughout the playback on either side. For its age, you would be hard pressed to find a better sounding 1st edition.
 Whilst there is a little intermittent static it in no way interferes with the overall listening pleasure and it is only very in the background for that matter.  There are no loud clicks, pops or jumps at all.  I am sure any Pink Floyd collector would be extremely pleased with this first press.  Yes there are some faint hairlines but there are no deep scratches or marks whatsoever. Overall EX grade, visual and playback.
Gatefold cover (midnight blue)
As stated the Garrod and Lofthouse gatefold is of the 'midnight blue' variety (see the comparison to the black gatefold in the 2nd picture) and is in very good+ condition considering it age and hopefully the photos do it justice.  There is some wear to the edges, a bit more rubbing on the corners.  The spine has also stood the test of time fantastically well, is completely in tact, but does have wear.  The opening edge has a little handling wear and there is very minor wear at the bottom of the reverse side but is really not that noticeable.  The original sticker is on the back and remains in excellent order. There is minimal, but noticeable ringwear. The inside of the gatefold is in wonderful condition.  There are no marks/writing anywhere on this cover. 
Overall a great first press cover, not the best I've seen, but FAR from the worse.  

Labels
The solid blue triangle labels are in Good condition with no marks or writing on whatsoever. Some spindle wear. The labels have some spotting that you can see in the pictures.

Play tested on my Audio Technica At-LP120 turntable 
     The vinyl is Ex (many sections play better)
The gatefold cover is VG+
The labels are VG