PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of The Moon 1ST UK PRESS A2/B2 Solid Blue Triangle 1M/2H NM

	£		2,175
	$		2,882

A Complete set of Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" 1st UK Press Vinyl LP, SHVL 804 Harvest, 24th March, 1973 with ULTRA LOW stamper codes and rare earliest version paper posters. WOW!

Description:

A superb condition 1973 1st UK pressing of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" with impossibly low Mother & Stamper codes making this one of the earliest - "Day One" copies you are likely to find. 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. *ULTRA* LOW MOTHERS & STAMPERS  (1M / 2H) place this VERY early in the pressing process making it the 1st Mother and 4th Stamper on side 1 and one of the 1st 1200 sides pressed. The disc is in outstanding condition with a NM grade 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 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 NM play and visual grade with such low pressing identifiers. Don't miss!

Key Features:

• Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 804 A2; Side 2: SHVL 804 B2 (1st Press Identifier)
• Ultra Low Mother/Stamper Codes: 1 M / 2 H (making this a 'Day One' Pressing being one of the first 1200 pressed) 
• Label design: Solid Blue Triangle (1st Press Identifier)
• Sleeve: 1st Press midnight blue tint sleeve
• Inserts: Both posters (1st version matte paper finish); Both original postcard stickers
• Inner: Polythene-lined black 'Patents Pending' inner sleeve

Disc Visual Grade: NEAR MINT!
Under direct strong halogen spotlight the record has a superb 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. 

Audio Grade: NEAR MINT!

The playback is faultless, there are quiet lead-ins to both sides including the long ‘heartbeat’ intro, an achievement in itself! There are no pops or clicks to detract from the music. No background crackle or distortion. Obviously in this top condition there are no skips or sticks. There is also no factory skip on ‘Money’ as was the case 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 with exceptionally low mother and stamper codes making this one the first off the press. Stunning!

Sleeve Grade: EXCELLENT!
The 1st version 'midnight blue' gatefold sleeve is in great condition with only light storage wear. 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 1st version with front flap sealed. Very nice!

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

Posters: Both EXCELLENT PLUS! Rare 1st version matte 'paper' posters. No rips, stains, pen, or pin marks.

Postcard Stickers: Both 1st press 'Crackback' 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:

If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.

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