PINK FLOYD: Dark Side Of The Moon *RARE CROSSOVER A3/B2 PRESS; GRAMOPHONE CO *EX
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PINK FLOYD 'The Dark Side Of The Moon'
A super copy - Clearly well cared for - Fully play graded - 19 photos below
This is a genuine UK 2nd press of 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' with a crossover A3/B2 matrix. This version immediately followed the original pressings with the solid blue triangle on the labels and A2/B2 matrix and was issued in April 1973, just one month after the original release date (24th March, 1973).
It had a very limited run until Autumn 1973 when the label rim text was changed from 'The Gramophone Co' to the very common 'EMI Records' and A3/B3 matrix. Indeed, most 'Gramophone Co' pressings with the outline prism labels also have the A3/B3 matrix.
GENUINE UK SECOND PRESS LP ON HARVEST; SHVL 804
BOTH LABELS SHOW THE ORIGINAL 'GRAMOPHONE CO' AND 'WORLD COPYRIGHTS' TEXT
RARE FIRST/SECOND PRESS CROSSOVER A3 / B2 MATRIX; HEAVYWEIGHT 140g VINYL
LOVELY GARROD & LOFTHOUSE GATEFOLD SLEEVE; SEALED AT ONE SIDE AND STICKERED TO THE FRONT
COMES COMPLETE WITH ITS ORIGINAL 2 POSTERS AND 2 STICKERS IN UNUSED CONDITION
*FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
There was just some very isolated light crackle here and there, but absolutely nothing that I felt was intrusive. No loud pops at all. Overall, the audio was great and the record provided a highly enjoyable listen.
VINYL (VISUAL): EXCELLENT; the heavyweight vinyl has retained a wonderful shine with very little at all noticeable under natural daylight. Bright light revealed just just some wispy sleeve removal type marks/hairlines and light scuffs. The record looks great and has clearly been well cared for.
Both labels look superb with just minimal light signs of use. No rips, tears or writing.
SLEEVE: The stickered gatefold sleeve is a very nice example and is one of the better examples of this fragile cover that I have seen. and grades EX/EXCELLENT(-). A little creasing to the exterior + some very mild partial ring wear to the rear. The interior centrefold looks great with just very light signs of age. The spine shows some wear but is firm and intact. Overall, it looks great. More than presentable.
POSTERS & STICKERS: Both posters are completely unused and show just the very lightest signs of handling, if any at all. Both grade EX(+)/NEAR MINT.
Both stickers are also completely unused and bear the original red 'PERMANENT' stamp to the rear. The yellow one is EXCELLENT(+) with just a light crease line to the rear. The brown one shows quite a bit of creasing and grades conservatively as VERY GOOD.
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LABEL: Harvest
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1973
COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK
CATALOGUE NUMBER: SHVL 804
MATRIX NUMBERS: SHVL 804 A-3 / SHVL 804 B-2
MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 3 RAO / RDM
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RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.
EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.
POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.
BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.
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