Pink Floyd - Dark Side Of The Moon

Label:Harvest - SHVL 804

Format:Vinyl, LP, Gatefold

Country:UK

Released:1973

Genre:Prog Rog, Classic Rock
Matrix Side 1: SHVL 804 A-3     
Matrix Side 2: SHVL 804 B-2     

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 very good condition. It has some light spindle marks visible on the labels but there are no pen marks. There is also a small scuff near the centre of side 1, and very light age spots showing to each side. Overall the labels are decent but not pristine.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides have a nice lustre and show no major or excessive signs of use. There are however a few light lines and light scratches in places. There is also a series of small marks near the end of track 1 on side 1. These cannot be felt but can be seen in normal light. Overall a vinyl that has signs of use and age but is also not played to death and is fairly clean visually.

I play tested the record and it played well for the majority. It lays flat on the deck and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm. The audio on side 2 is closer to a grade of 'EX' with no skips, sticks or tics and is a nice tidy listen. Side 1 is much the same as side 2 for the most part but there is a trace of surface noise in the run in to track 1. The main issue on side 1 is a series of light but audbile tics towards the end of track 1(caused by the small marks mentioned above). These are light tics, not really loud ones, but as they occur in a more mellow section of the lp they are audible for around 30 revolutions. So overall an album that plays nicely but one that is graded at VG due to the series of light tics at the end of track 1 as mentioned. 

The gatefold sleeve(which is a darker blue colour rather than black) is in very good condition. It is solid all round with no splits or tears but does have signs of age. It has age related creasing showing to the front, inside and rear. There is also rubbing and wear on the spine, edges and corners. The record entry edges also have some brusing and signs of age/handling showing. There is also a light ring mark showing to the rear and some mild levels of fading to the front, rear and inside.  Overall a solid sleeve but one that has signs of handling and its age. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes its original poly-lined plain black inner which is solid but has some creasing and signs of age. It also has the 'hype sticker' from the front of the sleeve places in the poly centre window on one side. The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure it remains clean and ready to play.

There are no posters or stickers included unfortunately.  

The record will be packaged in between 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.

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Many thanks for looking.