PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON A11/B10 VINYL LP (COMPLETE) NMINT/MINT- AUDIO

Sold Date: May 21, 2017
Start Date: May 11, 2017
Final Price: £38.85 (GBP)
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The Dark Side of the Moon A11 / B10
On offer here is a final upgrade, archive copy of 'Dark Side'.  Only played once or twice the audio will not disappoint.  It comes complete with the posters and stickers.
SHVL 804 // A-11 / B-10 // 3 HTM & 4
The audio on Side One is Near Mint ('Speak To Me' and 'Breathe' are Ex+)
The audio on Side Two is Mint-
The gatefold cover is Ex+
The labels are Near Mint
The inner sleeve is Ex+
The posters are Near Mint and the stickers are Ex+   Visual grading
I can confidently say this vinyl has only been played once, perhaps twice at most.  There are no spindle lines on S2 and only a couple of tiny wispy ones on S1.  It has a remarkable glossy sheen even after all these years and under a strong bright light I can detect any hairlines or scratches at all.  This is a visually stunning vinyl in superb condition and the audio as detailed below plays with astonishing quality also.
Play grading
'Speak To Me' has a little static in the background but still plays very clearly.  'Breathe' plays with great clarity and very little 'background' and is a superb listen.  'On The Run' has a couple of pops right at the beginning but then sounds fantastic!  The 'running man' at the end leading into 'Time' plays with high end audio and no interference whatsoever.  This classic track then has a depth of sound and clarity that belies its age and with only a handful of dust ticks and one pop the quality is superb and easily grades as Mint- and you will rarely hear a better version.  The very quiet piano intro to 'The Great Gig...' plays with immaculate audio and in all honesty plays as new.  The remainder of this classic 'song' more than equals it and is probably the best version I have ever heard.  I do not have enough superlatives for the quality here!  Whilst this is a later pressing it was still released in 74/75 so for a 'Dark Side' of this age to play with such impeccable audio is a rarity.
'Money' from beginning to end has stunning audio.  The depth of the bass on this track is superb and it would be nigh on impossible to improve upon this standard.  The same can be said for 'Us And Them' which again does not disappoint and plays with immaculate sound.  Perhaps a handful of dust ticks, which you will even find on new vinyl, but nothing that detracts from the high end sound quality.  The remainder of the side simply plays as new and 'Eclipse' ends the album with none of the distortion that is so often prevalent on this track.  The heartbeat ending is sublime and plays with no interference.
Gatefold cover
The G & L gatefold remains in excellent condition with only minor shelf wear.  The edges have a minimal amount of rubbing and the spine only has one small area of wear and a little rubbing at the top and bottom.  The front cover is also extremely clean except for three white 'spots' near the spine.  The inside of the gatefold is in superb order as is the back cover.  The opening edge looks hardly handled which pays testament to the supreme quality of the vinyl.
Inner sleeve
This comes with a poly-lined  'Care for your Record' inner sleeve which is in excellent condition and has no splits, just light creasing.
The labels
They are in stunning condition with only two tiny spindle lines on S1.  There are no spindle lines on S2 whatsoever.
Posters and Stickers
The posters are in superb condition and have no tears, marks, pin-holes or writing.  The stickers are also in excellent shape although one does have a small crease on one corner.  They both have 'Crack Back/Fasprint' printed on the reverse.
SHVL 804 // A-11 / B-10 // 3 HTM & 4
Play tested on my Pro-Ject Essential III Turntable / B&W 684 Speakers

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