PINK FLOYD -

WISH YOU WERE HERE

SHVL 814

Harvest

UK 1st PRESS 1975 

Machined matrices  A-1  B-7

An auction for an upgrade of this formidable album. Variant 4.

Notes First issue.  Spine is narrow (pinched) at the top and bottom and wide in the middle on some covers, and uniformed on others (like all spines). Issued with lyrics on a die cut inner sleeve.
On label side 1, Shine On You Crazy Diamond Part 5 is credited to "Waters-Gilmour-Wright" (later have "Waters" only).
Opening at top center with notch.
Matrix variants A1 / B7 are the earliest press of this record, other matrix are further pressings but still first issue of this LP.
Labels:  1975 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. Made in Gt Britain
Sleeve: Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, January to July 1975
 1975
Printed and made in Great Britain Garrod and Lofthouse Limited Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 Matrix / Runout (Variant 1 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 Matrix / Runout (Variant 2 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-5 Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 Matrix / Runout (Variant 3 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-1C Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 PDO (ODP) 7 Matrix / Runout (Variant 4 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-7 RD 12 Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 3 R D P Matrix / Runout (Variant 5 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 2 G P T Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 P P A Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-1C G R T Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 RAR Matrix / Runout (Variant 7 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GTD Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 1 GO Matrix / Runout (Variant 8 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 4 MT Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 CML 2 Matrix / Runout (Variant 9 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-4 GMH 1 Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GAL Matrix / Runout (Variant 10 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GRT Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GDR 2 Matrix / Runout (Variant 11 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 LL 4 Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 EO ? 2 Matrix / Runout (Variant 12 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 DR ? 2 Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 - Stamped Side A): SHVL 814 A-1 GAA 3 Matrix / Runout (Variant 13 - Stamped Side B): SHVL 814 B-3 GDM 4

                Timeless, emotionally relatable and in some ways quite ahead of its time,   Wish You Were Here exists as one of the most essential progressive rock albums ever conceived.

It’s safe to say that everyone has the fear of losing a friend that is near and dear at some point. Whether it be from death or by losing one in other ways, no matter how the dreaded event happens everyone always has different ways of coping with it and Pink Floyd used music as the outlet for recovery. In addition to being a critique of the music industry, Wish You Were Here boasts a long, two part epic devoted to recalling memories they had of Syd Barrett before his eventual mental breakdown and paying tribute to him. By extreme stroke of luck, he paid them a random visit during the recording of this album and sadly, none of the band members recognized him even in the slightest at first. This further emphasized the point they were trying to make here and really gives meaning to the real and timeless nature of this record. It’s chilling, emotional, passionate and truly deserving of every ounce of acclaim the record has received over the years. Essentially, Wish You Were Here exists as one of the greatest achievements in progressive rock as a whole. (from: sputnikmusic.com)

Vinyl: EX.  Great first press vinyl!!! Appears to be barely played, and really looks glossy with a beautiful sheen and lies completely flat on the turntable. There are no marks and only two very faint hairline traces can be spotted under a strong light. Also there are no spindle traces at all. I have played this on my Linn Sondek/Arcam set up and it sounded out of this world with beautiful stereo separation. An upgrade for many Floyd collectors.

 

Sleeve: EX.  This single sleeve is in great condition. The spine is 100% legible. The edges have barely got any wear. A couple of wispy spine creases but other than that no creases. The opening is super crisp. It is as good as it gets.

Inner sleeve: EX. Die cut opening and all edges are sharp. No seam splits , no writing etc..

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