Sold Date: March 23, 2023
Start Date: March 13, 2023
Final Price: £1,326.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 17
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Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon.

I am pleased to offer for sale this exceptional copy of the Pink Floyd's eighth studio album: Dark Side of the Moon.
The record is the highly prized UK first pressing with the famous solid blue triangle Harvest labels. 
This is a record that I love listening to and in my opinion the A2 / B2 pressing is by far THE premier pressing to listen to. If you haven't heard one, you should. Whilst my recording is representative of the audio quality it by no means replaces hearing the record for yourself on your own system. A truly fantastic listening experience.
Album Details:
Serial number: SHVL 804
Matrix number: A 2 / B 2
Stamper codes: 1 GH / 2 PL
Vinyl Weight: 170g 
The A2 / B2 matrix numbers identify the record as a true UK first pressing. The mother codes (1 / 2) suggest that the record was pressed by the first & second mother plates. Consequently, there is a clarity to the playback that is very difficult to improve upon! Take a listen yourself below! 
The sleeve is the original 'midnight blue' tinged black gatefold sleeve. This copy is extremely rare in that it is without the DSOTM sticker to the front side. Contrary to common belief, this was placed on later copies in response to retailers complaining that customers could not find the new Pink Floyd record as it was without any band information!
The album is complete with all original inners; both posters, both stickers, and the original black, die-cut, 'patents pending' inner sleeve.

Condition:
The condition report provided below is given as a guide only. I include high-quality, comprehensive photographs as well as a complete audio recording in my listings to enable you to make an informed decision on the condition of this record yourself. Please use a desktop PC/laptop and make use of the zoom function to inspect the photographs closely. 
Vinyl: EXCELLENT +
Labels: EXCELLENT +
The labels are bright and clean. No spindle marks can be seen on either side. 
Visual: EXCELLENT +
The record displays superb deep-gloss playing surfaces. In bright daylight a non-feel-able stylus skate is visible to side 2. Underneath the glare of a halogen desk lamp a number of wispy hairlines can be seen alongside a sparkling rainbow shine.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT + 
Please note: the eBay app does not support playback. Please use the internet site to enjoy the recordings.
Side 1: EXCELLENT


Side 2: MINT -

I don't usually split gradings per side but in this case I feel it appropriate. Side 2 plays a comfortable Mint-. (The crackle at the end is due to a fibre on the stylus). It is simply beautiful! Side 1 is a strong EX. If not for several pops during the quiet passages between songs 2 and 3 and 3 and 4 I would also grade as Mint-. I cannot see any obvious marks that would cause these pops but the grooves are very tightly spaced and they are extremely quiet passages. My guess is a stylus has been dropped onto the wax at some point. The bass is punchy, the vocals are crisp and clear and the instrumentation is well defined. It's great, really great. 
There is no skip on 'Money'.
Sleeve: VERY GOOD +
The iconic sleeve looks great. As is often the case with these early non-laminated sleeves, both the front and rear show subtle signs of rubbing wear. The corners are strong with just subtle softening. The spine is without wear. The top and bottom edges show subtle rubbing. Not perfect by any stretch, but a genuine sleeve that has been with this record since day one. 
Inners: EXCELLENT +
The original inner sleeve is in great condition. Both posters and pictures are in fantastic condition.

Additional Details:
Before the audio test was performed the vinyl was cleaned first by an Okki Nokki vacuum cleaner (using L'art du Son cleaning solution) and then an Audio Desk ultrasonic cleaner.
After cleaning, the vinyl is housed inside a brand new mobile fidelity anti-static inner sleeve. 
The vinyl will be packaged outside of the sleeve, both of which are stored inside an archival quality polypropylene outer sleeve.
The record will be sent via an insured courier in a padded vinyl mailer.

Please see my other listings for more Floyd rarities.
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