Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 Rare limited UK Early Press A3/B3 NM/VG+

Sold Date: May 1, 2024
Start Date: April 27, 2024
Final Price: £149.99 (GBP)
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Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 UK Rare limited early Press SHVL 804. A3/B3 


“This is the highly sort after A3/B3 limited pressing from 1973 that is acknowledged as the best sound pressing available, second only to the A2/B2 first pressing of Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” as stated by Pink Floyd fans and serious collectors. The bonus is this superb NM (Near Mint LP) is an offer you should not dismiss.


A fan review quoted (Source Discogs website)

This A3/B3 issue has been described "as being so valuable by an avid fan he says it should be stored in a fireproof safe"

 

Label. Harvest. SHVL 804. IE 064 o 05259 

Record company The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London. 

Producer and Music by Pink Floyd  

Identifiers...   

Cat No....SHVL 804. Features earliest use of the New Black Harvest “Blue outline prism” label design. 

Run outs as follows.   

Matrix Side 1 (run out stamped) SHVL 804 A3 

Matrix Side 2 (run out stamped) SHVL 804 B3 

Centre labels true circles clean an bright as if new. Spindle hole NM condition. LP NM has been play tested, is in superb condition has retained gloss shine, NO scuffs, scratches, dents or skipping as good as if brand new”. (**Please read my condition statement/note below before purchasing)  It is without doubt high-grade Psychedelic and Progressive rock at its superior best.  


The original outer gatefold cover and sleeve plus two original posters are in VG+ condition no labels or writing; however, there is very slight cosmetic wear on the outer sleeve due to its age so please view all pictures for closer inspection.  

Printed Gatefold Sleeve includes a selection of Lyrics + the two posters are held within the opposite open side to LP.   

 

Track List  

A1 Speak To Me 

A2 Breathe 

A3On The Run 

A4 Time 

A5 The Great Gig In The Sky 

B1 Money 

B2 Us And Them 

B3 Any Colour You Like 

B4 Brain Damage 

B5 Eclipse 

**Very important seller notes... One very careful, caring owner since its release when purchased Brand New. Stored in a record cabinet for life span to date. 

** Please note this sale is from my own private collection I am NOT a record dealer but have hopefully provided as much information as required. My views on the condition of this LP are how I would view/review honestly if purchasing it myself. This is one of several superb collectable LP's that I will be putting on Auction over the next few weeks. 

Please contact me if you have any questions before purchasing, thank you for your interest.