LP VINYL ALBUM PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE SHVL 814 UK 1ST PRESS 1975 VG+
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Description
UK first pressing of Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here, one of the most iconic progressive rock albums of all time, originally released in 1975.
Album Title: Wish You Were Here
Artist: Pink Floyd
Label: Harvest Records
Country: United Kingdom
Catalog Number: SHVL 814
Release Year: 1975
Matrix Numbers (Deadwax):
• Side A: SHVL 814 A-1
• Side B: SHVL 814 B-1
Label Design:
• Black with mechanical handshake artwork by George Hardie
• Includes yellow circular sticker dot – consistent with early UK pressings
Cover:
• Original matte sleeve with iconic photo of the two men shaking hands (one on fire)
• Rear cover includes full lyrics and credits
• Includes postcard and custom inner sleeves, confirming it as an original first pressing set
• Inner sleeves have rounded corners and additional artwork – the red veil in the field and businessman in the desert
CONDITION ESTIMATE
• Outer Jacket: VG (Very Good): Moderate edge wear, discoloration/staining at bottom rear (visible water damage/stain), some corner wear
• Inner Sleeves: VG+ to EX: Original, with some wear to corners
• Vinyl Record: EX (Excellent): Light sleeve marks, but labels are clean and matrix is clearly legible. No major damage or warping visible.
Released on September 12, 1975, Wish You Were Here was Pink Floyd’s 9th studio album and a follow-up to the groundbreaking Dark Side of the Moon. The album is a tribute to former member Syd Barrett, whose mental health struggles inspired “Shine On You Crazy Diamond.” It critiques the music industry and features experimental production, conceptual artwork, and immersive sound design.
This first pressing with original inner artwork and unaltered label layout is especially prized by collectors for its fidelity and complete packaging.
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