Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon

Label:Harvest - SHVL 804

Format:Vinyl, LP, Gatefold

Country:UK

Released:1973

Genre:Rock, Prog Rock

Matrix Side 1: SHVL 804 A-11       HTM
Matrix Side 2: SHVL 804 B-10

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if purchased.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has just a couple of short spindle marks visible on each of the labels and there are no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage. There are no stains or fading and the centres are not loose or worn. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in really nice condition.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are very clean with a lovely lustre and nothing remotely serious showing in normal light. There is 3 or 4 of the most minor and faint thin lines in places but these are very minor and of course cannot be felt. Other than these there is the a few more very minor wispy lines evident under bright light but of course nothing remotely deep or serious. So overall the record is in really nice condition with a lovely shine and only very minor sign of use to its playing surfaces. I have graded at EX+ rather than NrM due to the few most minor faint lines in places but it is still a lovely copy.

I play tested the record and it played really well throughout. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is next to no movement in the record arm. The audio produced is excellent throughout with no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips, sticks or annoying clicks. There was also barely any surface noise or other types of interference with the audio clear, crisp and defined. The intros and run ins were also quiet and it play with very nice clarity throughout. Overall a great listen(produces NrM audio on both sides - graded on my Technics deck fitted with revealing SME 3009/Ortofon combo) with minimal interference of any sort and certainly nothing at all serious or disruptive. 

The sleeve is in near mint condition and is still partially in its original shrink wrap. It has therefore been very well preserved and shows only very minor wear. There is the most minor fraction on the front right corners but even this is barely anything. The other edges and corners show little to no wear and have been protected well. There are of course no splits, tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere and little to no creasing. There is some light marks or signs of age on the actual shrink but these are of course nothing major. There is also a small amount of 'fustiness' or a few very minor storage marks to the rear left side(where the shrink has flipped back). These issues are all very minor however and overall the sleeve is in very nice condition with very little wear. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

Included are also both its original posters and stickers. Both stickers are in near mint condition with little to no signs of age or handling. Both posters are in excellent+ condition with no tears, stains or serious issues but light signs of storage and creases/fold marks.

It also includes its original plain white EMI inner which is in excellent- condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks but has age related grubbiness and discolouring. The original will of course be included but the record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my eBay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.