PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 UK 1ST Press A2/B2 Solid Blue Triangle NM
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Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" 1st UK Press Vinyl LP
Description:
Embark on a rare auditory journey with this 1st UK Press of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and experience the studio masterpiece in its original form. The A2/B2 matrix confirms its 1st press status, ensuring an authentic listen. The vinyl, graded NEAR MINT (NM), being extremely well cared-for with glossy finish and no marks visible in daylight or direct halogen spotlight and provides a superb example of this album. This set includes all extras in EXCELLENT (EX) condition, from both posters and both stickers to the black lined inner and original blue tint sleeve. This really is a fine collectors piece.
Key Features:
- Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 804 A2; Side 2: SHVL 804 B2 (1st Press Identifier)
- Stampers: 5 GRR / 1 GGG (1st Mother)
- Label design: Solid Blue Triangle (1st Press Identifier)
- Sleeve: Blue Tint (Midnight Blue) (1st Press Identifier) Front Panel Glued Version
- Inserts: Both Posters, Both Stickers.
- Inner: Polythene-lined black ‘Patents Pending’ inner sleeve.
Disc Visual Grade: NEAR MINT!
In good natural light the record exhibits a superb ‘factory-fresh’ gloss and immaculately clean appearance, devoid of any marks or blemishes. When scrutinised under focused halogen light, only an occasional faint hairline from sleeve removal can been. The disc sits flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. A superb visual example of a difficult record to find in such fine condition.
Audio Grade: NEAR MINT!
The playback is superb, there are quiet lead-ins to both sides including the long ‘heartbeat’ intro. There are no pops and no clicks. 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. You wont be disappointed!
Sleeve Grade: EXCELLENT!
The gatefold sleeve shows only mild storage wear. The spine is sharp, straight and unworn. There are no rips, splits, pen or stains throughout. The original 1st press version purple title sticker - 67mm - is fully intact on the front and nicely placed. A solid 1st press midnight blue tint sleeve!
Inner: EXCELLENT! No splits, rips or stains, and lining is fully intact.
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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