Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon UK Vinyl LP 1973 2nd press ,A3/B3, complete
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Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon UK Vinyl LP 1973 2nd press ,A3/B3, complete
A match with this listing on Discogs - /release/2655031-Pink-Floyd-The-Dark-Side-Of-The-Moon Second Issue.
These copies were produced for a short time only, between first pressing and first repress, featuring earliest use of the new black Harvest "blue outline prism" label design. These early transitional pressings, still have on labels the rim text starting as "The Gramophone Co. Ltd", and have been found with vinyl matrix A2/B2 or A3/B2 or A3/B3.
Gatefold cover of these copies come with two shade of color: very dark blue or black. Many copies have been released with a sticker on front, although some do not have it. The front cover has two different types of front openings: - The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. - The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. Rear top right corner has the text (IE 064 o 05249) between SHVL 804 and "stereo" centered (later copies have it left aligned).
Original set includes two A2-sized posters and 2 stickers. Stickers have two different types of text on the back: - "FasPrint Permanent" & "Crack Back Patented". - "Permanent".
THIS COPY: Matrix / Runout (Runout, side A): SHVL 804 A-3 Matrix / Runout (Runout, side B): SHVL 804 B-3
The Gatefold sleeve is very nice overall - nice purpley colour hype sticker. Slightly blue black colouring - It has a little handling and storage wear around edges - very nice inside (NB - name written inside the sleeve opening....see photos)
The 2 posters are in great condition, just a few folds/creases - see photos
Same with the stickers - in excellent order...
Labels have a little cracking dead centre from past use, and a few scuffs - they still look very good
Vinyl has a few visible marks/ just signs of past usage (see photos) , not deep scratches, a few scuffs. There are a couple of prominent marks on side one, but impact is minimal and it doesn't jump (see photos) - it looks good for the age generally
Plays through really well; the powerful bits stand out as excellent; there is an odd bit of light crackle, no skips - still a fantastic listen!
From original year of release A3/B3 matrix numbers and complete with posters and stickers
PLEASE VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS AND THE VIDEO/AUDIO CLIP - 7-DAY AUCTION, OR A VERY TEMPTING? BUY IT NOW PRICE , UNTIL BIDS START...
Some price info from Discogs: Last sold on Sep 29, 2026 £142.63 Average £72.50 Median
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