Sold Date: September 23, 2014
Start Date: September 16, 2014
Final Price: $49.99 (USD)
Bid Count: 1
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Welcome to TLF Records! You are bidding on a very rare and highly collectible vinyl LP copy of

PINK FLOYD - The Dark Side of the Moon *  Harvest /// SMAS-11163 /// 1973 * Record = Near Mint (NM). Jacket/cover VG++
Up for auction is the Original 1973 LP by PINK FLOYD - The Dark Side of the Moon (Harvest 11163). This incredible LP is in Near Mint condition. I don't need to tell you about the significance and quality of the music on this set. Sometimes the "best albums of all time" are NOT underrated. Sometimes the mythical status of certain albums isn't just hype. This on lives up to it, not just the music, but the beautifully preserved presentation. This record is pristine, we hesitate to NOT grade it as MINT. Could certainly argue that this one is "Mint Minus" or NM++. Center spindle is crisp and shows no signs of wearing. When test playing this one, we almost decided not to sell it! The quality of this record is really exceptional. Iconic gatefold jacket cover is VG++ and still looks tremendous. Includes original poster and stickers! Also includes original white inner sleeve. 
You will see other versions of Pink Floyd's legendary Dark Side of the Moon LP on ebay and other sites. There are plenty of just-okay copies that may or may not look or sound that great (and yes, they will be much cheaper; you get what you pay for). But this is an original 1973 version in amazing condition. Really a must-have for any serious music collector. If you've been waiting to but the right copy of DSOTM... well THIS might be it. Would make an incredible gift for any rock music enthusiast, record collector, and/or Pink Floyd fan... even if it's YOU!

Records are stored and shipped in Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab original master sleeves. This and every record we sell is shipped in a 4 mil Poly clear outer sleeve.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE U.S. is available via Media Mail or Priority, as detailed/calculated below (plus $3 for each additional album) All INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (anything outside the continental U.S.) is  $19.99 per album (plus $5 for each additional)
We take great care in packaging albums safely and securely and only use proper album-shipping materials. 
Please check back often as we will be offering more great collectible records in the weeks, months, and years to come!
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We appreciate you viewing our auctions and hope you come back often as we will be updating our stock. This is a new venture promising to comb the vaults of a lifelong album collector and music aficionado. We will be offering an eclectic mix from this avid high-end vinyl buyer whose longtime passion for collectible vinyl will be fueling TLF Records with an interesting supply of RARE and HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE records in EXCELLENT CONDITION.

Much of this collection was individually and personally purchased under the utmost scrutiny of a music industry professional with an eye (and ear) for the best of the best. While The Music has always been the most important thing, we know that most recordings are available to listen to and/or purchase in sub-standard formats or physical condition so we try to offer only high-quality collectible albums. All records are vintage pressings. We do not sell contemporary reissues/bootlegs though we may occasionally offer reissues under special circumstances and do our best to accurately note versions and pressings. We are committed to passing along some of the most beautiful record albums in the world, so we will always be forthright and detailed in our descriptions and photos.

BUY IT NOW
We select our BuyItNow prices carefully and generously. Our BuyItNow prices are generally 10-20% lower than the same record in similar condition has sold for in the past. If you are interested in this item, we recommend you either place a bid (which will remove the Buy It Now price), or use Buy It Now.

GRADING
There are many reputable record-buying guides and standard and personalized grading systems. Again, we will try to describe each item in detail and not just rely on rigid condition categories. That said, our basic standards for using the popular grading terms are as follows:

SS (Still Sealed)
Still contained in original unopened factory seal. Disc is assumed to be undamaged and mint; obviously this is unknown until the album is actually opened and disc examined. Noticeable flaws on cover will be noted.

M (Mint)
Perfect condition, no flaws, defects or marks indicating handling or playing. We don't take the word “Mint” lightly and will only use this grade on records in truly pristine condition. These are very rare copies that are worth much more than the M-/NM items.

M- / NM (Near Mint, “Mint-minus”)
Has a very minor defect or two that disqualifies it as mint. Vinyl, Labels & Cover are virtually flawless, bright, and shiny. Minor defects can be barely visible scuffs or hairline marks, label may have a small mark or be off center, cover might have a few small dents, or a tiny mark.

VG++
This is a non-standard GoldMine grade, middle grade between M- and VG+. Some visible surface wear, few very minor scratches and scuffs, with minimal impact on the sound quality. Vinyl will still have good luster; labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but otherwise clean. Cover has only slight wear.

VG+
Record will have moderate surface wear and may have light record noise at times but still plays nicely. There will be no skips, and audio quality is quite enjoyable, scratches are light and can’t be felt with fingernail. There might be a slight warp that doesn’t affect sound quality. The cover will have some wear but it is still nice to look at, a small seam split might be present. Flaws are quite varied at this grade level, and can include any of them but not very many. In general the vinyl will sound good and the cover will look good.

NOTE: Except under a few circumstances, perhaps for an extremely rare title, we generally will not be selling albums that don't meet the above criteria, so we won't waste time/space describing lower grades such as VG, VG-(minus), or Good.