PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of Moon 1ST UK PRESS Solid Blue Triangle A2/B2 Full Set M-

	£		3,700
	$		4,903

Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" 1st UK Press Vinyl LP, SHVL 804 Harvest, 24th March, 1973.

Description:

1st UK press of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" from 24th March 1973. The first pressing features A2/B2 matrix endings, solid blue triangle labels (quickly changed to outline blue triangle labels), black poly lined inner sleeve, a blue tinted gatefold sleeve, and 2 posters and stickers. Low mother (2/2) and stamper (GR/OD) numbers also place this very early in the pressing process and the set is in outstanding condition with a M- disc that plays flawlessly - a rarity in itself for any 1st pressing of Dark Side of the Moon with many quiet passages vulnerable to playback imperfections including the iconic 'heartbeat' intro. This is a fine collectors piece including all of the original components including much rarer earliest version matte paper finish posters and not the later gloss finish versions. Also included are both original 'Permanent' postcard stickers in unused condition, the original black poly-lined inner sleeve unique to Dark Side of the Moon and of course the original 'tinted' midnight blue sleeve, later issued in full black. This auction comprises a fantastic collector and listeners original and complete 1st UK set in superb condition that does not often come up with a M- play and visual grade.   

Key Features:

• Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 804 A2; Side 2: SHVL 804 B2 (1st Press Identifier)
• Stampers: 2 GR / 2 OD
• Label design: Solid Blue Triangle (1st Press Identifier)
• Sleeve: 1st Press midnight blue tint sleeve
• Inserts: Both posters (1st version matte paper finish); Both 'Permanent' stickers
• Inner: Polythene-lined black 'Patents Pending' inner sleeve

Disc Visual Grade: MINT-!
Under direct strong halogen spotlight the record has a superb ‘factory-fresh’ gloss with no scratches or marks to report. A superb visual example of a difficult record to find in such fine condition. The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. the labels are clean and unworn at the centre hole with 1 spindle line visible per side. Stunning!

Audio Grade: MINT-!

The playback is faultless, there are quiet lead-ins to both sides including the long ‘heartbeat’ intro. There are no pops or clicks to detract from the music. No background crackle or distortion. Obviously in this condition there are no skips or sticks. There is also no factory skip on ‘Money’ as was common on some of the 1st pressings. Superb! A real treat for fans of Dark Side of the Moon looking for a much sought-after top grade condition 1st UK pressing. 

Sleeve Grade: EXCELLENT!
The gatefold sleeve is in fantastic condition with only light signs of storage on the front/back faces. The spine is sharp, straight and unworn. Sharp unworn edges. Obviously no rips, splits, pen, stains or marks throughout at this grade. A solid 1st press midnight blue tint sleeve. 

Inner: EXCELLENT PLUS! Nice and clean obviously no splits, rips or stains, and the lining is fully intact. Superb!

Posters: Both EXCELLENT PLUS! No rips, stains, pen, or pin marks.

Postcard Stickers: Both 1st press 'Permanent' stickers are NEAR MINT!   

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Grading:

Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG). 

Equipment:

Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Pioneer HPM-100 Speakers, at 70dB.

Shipping:

Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.

Guarantee:

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