I AM SELLING DUPLICATES FROM MY LARGE COLLECTION OF RARE DIFFERENT PRESSINGS OF PINK FLOYD ORIGINAL VINYLS. PLEASE SEE OTHER ITEMS. THIS ITEM RAREUSED PINK FLOYD THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON DSOM A3/B3 LP 1973 2ND UK WITH THE RIM TEXT STARTING AS "THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD" COMPLETE WITH 2 POSTERS AND TWO STICKERS, THIS TRANSITIONAL PRESS WAS PRODUCED FOR A SHORT TIME BETWEEN FIRST PRESSINGS WITH THE BLUE SOLID PRISM AND FIRST REPRESS, FEATURING EARLIEST USE OF THE NEW BLACK HARVEST BLUE OUTLINE PRIM LABELS PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON A3/B3 LP 2ND UK THE GRAMOPHONE POSTERS STICKERS PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON A3/B3 LP 2ND UK THE GRAMOPHONE POSTERS STICKERS

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Description

 

 

PINK FLOYD
"THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON"

 

MEGA RARE A3/B3 LP 1973 2ND UK PRESS WITH THE RIM TEXT STARTING AS "THE GRAMOPHONE CO. LTD" THAT WAS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY REPLACED BY THE RIM STARTING "EMI RECORDS, THIS TRANSITIONAL PRESS WAS PRODUCED FOR A SHORT TIME BETWEEN FIRST PRESSINGS WITH THE BLUE SOLID PRISM AND FIRST REPRESS, FEATURING EARLIEST USE OF THE NEW BLACK HARVEST BLUE OUTLINE PRIM LABELS.  THE LP IS COMPLETE WITH TWO POSTERS AND TWO STICKERS (STUCK INTO A PROTECTIVE OVER SLEEVE TOGETHER WITH THE STICKER FROM THE COVER).


THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND RARELY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE! 

LP 1973 EMI Harvest 
SHVL 804 - UK FIRST Press

 

Matrix

SHVL 804 A3
SHVL 804 B3 

  

 

The vinyl is graded visually in excellent minus condition for side 1 and in very good minus condition for side 2. Please see below a description of grades and note that this vinyl is over 49 years old that has been played and will not transform into anything different to the stated condition.

 

The labels with the Rim text starting with "The Gramophone..." are in excellent minus condition. 

 

The gatefold  sleeve is in very good plus condition with creases and corner wear. 

 

The spine is in very good plus condition with edge and corner wear.

The band poster is in very good plus condition and has some pin and sello tape marks in the back as it was hanged on a wall. The pyramid poster was also hanged on a wall with similar marks in the back and has a cut in the 4 corners as seen in the photos.

The two pyramid stickers and the cover sticker are stuck into a blue custon made over sleeve to protect the original gatefold cover as can be seen in the photos.

   

Photos are of the actual item.

PLEASE WAIT TO RECEIVE AN INVOICE IF THE BIDDING EXCEEDS £50 AS IT WILL NEED TO BE INSURED ACCORDINGLY.

INTERNATIONAL POST IS CALCULATED USING ROYAL MAIL. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS PLEASE WAIT FOR INVOICE AS I WILL CHECK COURIER PRICES AS SOMETIMES ARE CHEAPER.

PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER ITEMS AS I REGULARLY LIST RARE ORIGINAL LPs FROM JIMI HENDRIX, LED ZEPPELIN, LOVE, WHO, CREAM, PINK FLOYD, BOWIE, ETC... AS WELL AS INDIE CDs FROM THE LAST TWO DECADES. 
  Visually-graded vinyl: A visual grading will identify physical flaws (such as scratches) and can help determine whether a record has been cared-for properly. A visual grading will not identify noise or crackle caused by non-visible sources. Most of the records I sell are between thirty and sixty years old and so it is likely that there may be some background noise even if they look perfect.

Play-grading MONO records: Mono records and stereo records have different grooves. A stereo record produces a stereo sound via both lateral and vertical groove modulation whereas a mono record is not intended to produce any sound from vertical modulation. Playing a mono record with a stereo cartridge will create distortion because it is trying to pick-up the vertical (stereo) part of the signal, whereas this is not intended to be heard on a mono record and so is just noise.  Using a pre-amp with a mono switch will eliminate the noise caused by vertical modulation leaving just the lateral groove signal which is how the record was intended to be heard. If you do not have a mono switch on your amp or pre-amp you will be reproducing the noise from the vertical part of the signal and so the record will not sound as good. This is not any fault of the record, it is inherent to playing any mono record through a system that it was not designed for.  
Guide to grades used 

Mint                      
Cover - Looks new - no marks, wear or damage
Disc - Looks unplayed - no marks visible
 
Near Mint              
Cover - Looks virtually new with signs of handling- Minor wear creases but no marks or damage. Light sleeves may show slight discoloration due to age.
Disc - The record has had little play and has minor scuffs &/or hairline scratches mostly caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve
 
Excellent                
Cover - Signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue. 
Disc- The record has been played and has light marks &/or hairline scratches and paper scuffs.
 
Very good              
Cover - Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage. 
Disc - The record has been played frequently and has noticeable surface marks, occasional light scratches and paper scuffs. 
 
Good                      
Cover - Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticeable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage.
Disc - The record looks very well played and the sound quality has probably deteriorated noticeably. A lot of surface marks/scratches. Usually used as collection filler
  I am not a dealer but an amateur collector selling duplicated items or records that I no longer want to keep (mostly due to space). Unless indicated in the listing the records have been only visually inspected.

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Please note that if the bidding exceeds £20 in the UK the item will be ONLY sent insured by recorded delivery or international tracked postage and if the item exceeds £50 then will be sent in the UK by tracked 48 or special recorded next day guaranteed delivery post (insured up to a value of £500) or internationally signed and insured as per prices quoted. The above P&P quoted is for UK only and the same principal on insurance will apply to international bidders.

All items are properly packaged and I always obtain proof of postage. I will not be responsible for items lost or damaged in the post.  Should you want to insure the item by registered post, please let me know and I will find out the additional cost. Please note that, whilst it is comparatively rare for items to be lost or damaged in the post , my part of the transaction contract is legally completed as soon as the item is in the hands of the carrier.  Whilst I am happy to provide help and advice to make the relevant claim, all such claims remain the responsibility of the buyer. I will not, therefore, accept responsibility for any loss or damage by the carrier.

PLEASE NOTE WHEN LEAVING FEEDBACK THAT EBAY AND PAYPAL COMBINED CHARGE A LARGE COMMISSION ON THE PRICE OF THE POSTAGE HENCE WHY IT MAY LOOK EXPENSIVE. 

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