PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of The Moon UHQR MFSL Mobile Fidelity NM Super Vinyl Box

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💎 The Absolute Pinnacle of Audio: Pink Floyd "DSOTM" UHQR #838

"The closest you will ever get to the original master tape."

For the serious Pink Floyd collector and the uncompromising audiophile, this is the one. Released in 1981 by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, the UHQR series was a radical experiment in sonic perfection. While the standard MoFi release is excellent, the UHQR was a different beast entirely—a 200-gram "Supervinyl" masterpiece designed to eliminate every possible barrier between the listener and the music.

🎧 Why the UHQR is the "Grail" Pressing:

• The JVC Supervinyl Formula: Pressed by the Victor Company of Japan (JVC), this legendary compound is famous for its "black" backgrounds. It is the only pressing of Dark Side that allows the famous "clocks" intro of Time to bloom with zero peak-level distortion.

• Half-Speed Mastered by Stan Ricker: Cut at half-speed from the original stereo master tapes, ensuring every nuance of Alan Parsons’ legendary engineering is captured with terrifying realism.

• The 200g Profile: Unlike standard records, this disc is flat-profiled (no "taper" at the edge), ensuring the stylus remains perfectly vertical for the most accurate tracking possible.

• Extremely Low Number: This is copy #838 of 5,000. Early three-digit numbers are highly coveted for being among the first pulled from the master stampers.

🔍 Transparency for the Serious Collector

• Because this is a high-value "Vault" item, I have provided macro photography of the two minor imperfections:

  1. Corner Wear: There is light scuffing on the outer box corners. It doesn't detract from the shelf appeal, but it's there.

  2. Internal Pocket: The right-side seam of the interior insert folder has split.

  While these are minor "life marks" on a 45-year-old set, the vinyl itself is the star—it remains in breathtaking, Near Mint condition. You are buying this for the legendary JVC Supervinyl silence, and on that front, this copy delivers 100%.

🎼 The Collector’s Perspective: Why I Own Every Pressing

• “If you’ve spent any time in the audiophile community, you know that The Dark Side of the Moon isn’t just an album—it’s a diagnostic tool. For decades, this record has been my North Star. I have spent a lifetime buying, listening to, and obsessively comparing almost every pressing in existence to find the ‘definitive’ sonic expressions of this masterpiece.

  When I am building a new system or testing a fresh component—whether it’s a high-compliance cartridge, a new set of interconnects, or a pair of speakers—this is the first disc I reach for. I know every square inch of this soundstage like the back of my hand. I listen for the decay of the piano, the texture of the high-register female vocals, the bite of the horns, and the shimmer of the cymbals. If a system can’t reproduce the clocks in ‘Time’ or the synthesizers in ‘On the Run’ with perfect clarity, it isn’t finished.

  The pressings I am listing now are the survivors of that decades-long search. These are the ‘grails’—the copies that passed the test. Whether it’s the historical weight of a UK 1st Press or the dead-silent floor of a MoFi UHQR, these are the records I’ve relied on to calibrate my own ears and equipment. I’m parting with them now so they can find a home with a collector who appreciates the same uncompromising level of detail.”

Shipping & Returns Policy

Professional Packaging

• Secure Handling: Your record will be shipped in a dedicated, heavy-duty cardboard mailer (LP specific) with extra cardboard stiffeners to prevent bending or crushing.

• Pro-Tip Protection: To prevent seam splits during transit, all opened records are shipped with the vinyl removed from the jacket (housed in its inner sleeve) and placed behind the jacket within a 4mil clear poly outer sleeve.

• Fast & Tracked Shipping: I ship within 1–2 business days of receiving cleared payment. A tracking number will be provided immediately.

• Combined Shipping: I am happy to combine shipping. Please wait for a revised invoice before paying.

Returns & Satisfaction

• The "Collector’s Guarantee": I use strict Goldmine Grading standards. If you feel the record does not match the description or grading, please contact me directly before leaving feedback. I am a collector first and I value your satisfaction.

• 30-Day Returns: I accept returns within 30 days. The item must be returned in the exact same condition it was received.

• 🚨 CONDITION POLICY: For opened records, returns are accepted if the item is returned in the same condition as sent. Any new scratches, sleeve scuffs, or damage to the jacket incurred while in the buyer's possession will void the full refund.

• Shipping Costs: Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs unless there was a significant error in the listing.

💎 The "Vault" Collection: 250 Rare First Pressings

Attention Collectors: I am currently in the process of listing a massive, world-class collection of 250 Rare First Pressings. While many are Factory Sealed, I am also releasing select "Open-Box" Grails that have been meticulously preserved and play-tested. If you are looking for museum-grade 1st pressings from the 1960s through the 90s, please [Save My Store] and check back daily for new additions.