PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON SOLID BLUE 1ST PRESS UK ORIGINAL

	£		125
	$		166

                                                         PINK   FLOYD     DARK   SIDE   OF   THE   MOON


                                                1ST   PRESS   HARVEST   SOLID   BLUE   ORIGINAL   UK

                                                                    VERY  RARE  TO  FIND


                                                      ORIGINAL  1973     UK      BY     EMI    HARVEST 

 



   MATRIX      SHVL    804     A2    mother  LA   very early      (  27 e    LOOK  THE LISTING  )
                           SHVL   804      B2   mother  LD
    

itle: The Dark Side of the Moon (Harvest Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SHVL 804
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHVL 804 A-2 G 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 G 1 (both stamped)
2) SHVL 804 A-2 R 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 AL 3 (both stamped)
3) SHVL 804 A-2 M 2 / SHVL 804 B-2 RD 2 (both stamped)
4) SHVL 804 A-2 O 2 / SHVL 804 B-2 OG 3 (both stamped) [FO1, S2]
5) SHVL 804 A-2 H 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 DM 1 (both stamped) [FO1]
6) SHVL804 A-2 GD 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LH 2 (both stamped)
7) SHVL804 A-2 GA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 PR 1 (both stamped)
8) SHVL804 A-2 RD 1 / SHVL804 B-2 OO 2 (both stamped)
9) SHVL804 A-2 RO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 MR 1 (both stamped) [FO2, S1]
10) SHVL804 A-2 RP 1 / SHVL804 B-2 MA 3 (both stamped)
11) SHVL804 A-2 AO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 OR 3 (both stamped)
12) SHVL804 A-2 AP 2 / SHVL804 B-2 RO 1 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
13) SHVL804 A-2 MM 3 / SHVL804 B-2 GD 2 (both stamped)
14) SHVL804 A-2 OD 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GT 1 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
15) SHVL804 A-2 OA 3 1 / SHVL804 B-2 HG 1 (both stamped)
16) SHVL804 A-2 OH 3 / SHVL804 B-2 MG 3 (both stamped)
17) SHVL804 A-2 PR 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LO 2 (both stamped)
18) SHVL804 A-2 PO 3 / SHVL804 B-2 PH 1 (both stamped) [FO1, 138g]
19) SHVL804 A-2 PP 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GL 2 (both stamped)
20) SHVL804 A-2 HR 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GO 2 (both stamped) [FO1, S2]
21) SHVL804 A-2 HA 3 / SHVL804 B-2 MG 3 (both stamped) [FO3, S1]
22) SHVL804 A-2 HM 2 / SHVL804 B-2 PH 1 (both stamped) [FO2]
23) SHVL804 A-2 HO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LH 2 (both stamped)
24) SHVL804 A-2 HL 3 / SHVL804 B-2 HG 3 (both stamped)
25) SHVL804 A-2 LA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 HD 2 (both stamped)
26) SHVL804 A-2 LA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LT 1 (both stamped)
27) SHVL804 A-2 LA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LD 1 (both stamped)
28) SHVL804 A-2 LM 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GAO 2 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
29) SHVL804 A-2 LH 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GAG 2 (both stamped) [FO2, S1]
30) SHVL804 A-2 LH 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GAO 2 (both stamped) [FO2, S2]
31) SHVL804 A-2 TR 3 / SHVL804 B-2 HO 1 (both stamped)
32) SHVL804 A-2 TO 3 / SHVL804 B-2 LR 1 (both stamped)
33) SHVL804 A-2 TT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GRH 3 (both stamped)
34) SHVL804 A-2 GDG 3 / SHVL804 B-2 TT 5 (both stamped)
35) SHVL804 A-2 GDR 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GGA 1 (both stamped)
36) SHVL804 A-2 GDR 7 / SHVL804 B-2 GGA 1 (both stamped)
37) SHVL804 A-2 GDM 7 / SHVL804 B-2 TR 2 (both stamped)
38) SHVL804 A-2 GDM 7 / SHVL804 B-2 GDG 3 (both stamped)
39) SHVL804 A-2 GDT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 LA 1 3 (both stamped) [FO1, S2]
40) SHVL804 A-2 GDT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 TM 3 (both stamped) [FO1, S3]
41) SHVL 804 A-2 GGG 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGA 1 (both stamped)
42) SHVL 804 A-2 GGR 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 RL 2 (both stamped) [factory sample sticker]
43) SHVL 804 A-2 GGO 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGT 4 (both stamped) [130g]
44) SHVL 804 A-2 GGH 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGL (both stamped) [factory sample sticker]
45) SHVL 804 A-2 GGL 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 TL (both stamped)
46) SHVL 804 A-2 GGT 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 AG 2 (both stamped)
47) SHVL 804 A-2 GRD 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 .1.1 (both stamped)
48) SHVL 804 A-2 GRP 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRO 1 (both stamped) [FO2]
49) SHVL 804 A-2 GRT 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGG 4 (both stamped)
50) SHVL 804 A-2 GAR 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGR 2 (both stamped)
51) SHVL 804 A-2 GAA 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GAR 2 (both stamped)
52) SHVL 804 A-2 GAP 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GDO 3 (both stamped) [S2]
53) SHVL 804 A-2 GMP 2 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRR (both stamped)
54) SHVL 804 A-2 GMP 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 GAO 3 (both stamped)
55) SHVL804 A-2 GTD 5 / SHVL804 B-2 LA 1 (both stamped)
56) SHVL A//3 GMG 1 / SHVL B//2 GAR 2 (both stamped)
57) SHVL 804 A-3 GOR 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRH 2 (both stamped)
58) SHVL 804 A-3 GOM 3 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGD 1 (both stamped) [FO2, S2]
59) SHVL 804 A-3 GOH 3 / SHVL 804 B-2 GAR 2 (both stamped)
Pressing Information: Pressings that use A-2 / B-2 lacquers have minor sound quality issues, particularly during the song, Money. Some copies also have a skip pressed into the grooves during the song Money. Such issues were corrected with the A-3 / B-3 cuttings, with the exception of the peak level distortion during the clocks at the beginning of the song Time (the MFSL UHQR LP is the only vinyl pressing without such distortion).
Copies of the Dark Side of the Moon LP with solid blue triangle labels without any stamper or mother numbers in the matrix are not U.K. releases. All U.K. EMI releases will have some sort of stamping code in the matrix.
Release Date: March 24, 1973
Release Information: Original stereo issue with a very dark blue cover, and a solid light blue triangle (prism) on the label with "The Gramophone Co., Ltd." text on the edge of the label.
Promotional Booklet: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] On February 27, 1973, the Dark Side of the Moon album was presented to the public for the first time at a press presentation that took place at The London Planetarium. Members of the press who attended this presentation were given a copy of the LP (matrix: SHVL 804 A-2 G 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 G 1) with a 12-page promotional booklet. This booklet contained a picture of the album, song listing and credits, pictures of pyramids, a brief history of the band, a discography, and a picture of the band performing live.
Timings (side 1 / side 2): 18:30 / 22:48
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Very dark blue with prism. The front cover has been found with three different types of front openings:
- Front Opening #1 [FO1]: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together.
- Front Opening #2 [FO2]: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening.
- Front Opening #3 [FO3]: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.
Back Cover: Inverted prism. In the upper right corner, it says: " SHVL 804, (IE 064-05249), stereo."
Inside Cover: Black with heartbeat and lyrics. "Printed and made by Garrod and Lofthouse Ltd." in blue text in lower left corner.
Cover Sticker: Some copies had a round purple title sticker on the cover.
Inner Sleeve: [Front] [Back] Die-cut black polylined inner sleeve with patent numbers and "Made in Great Britain" in silver at the bottom.
Inserts:
1) Pyramid Poster: Blue pyramid. Matte or glossy.. There is no catalog number on the poster.
2) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in landscape style with "SHVL 804" in the bottom right corner. Matte or glossy.
3) Stickers: Issued with two stickers, one yellow and one brown.
Three different types of stickers have been found with this issue:
... 1) Stickers #1 [S1]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "FasPrint permanent crack back patented" on the back.
....... 1a) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is tan with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "FasPrint Permanent," and "Crack Back Patented." on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
....... 1b) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is tan with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "FasPrint Permanent," and "Crack Back Patented." on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
... 2) Stickers #2 [S2]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "Permanent" on the back.
........2a) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is white with "Permanent" on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
....... 2b) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
... 3) Stickers #3 [S3]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "adestor Torros Hostench so" on the back.
Labels: Black Harvest label with solid light blue triangle (prism).
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says: