PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON A3/B2 BLUE COVER - FULLY PLAY-GRADED

	£		30
	$		40

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This is an early pressing from 1973, which has been played in full before listing. This is the first version to have the outline prism on the labels and has the same matrix numbers as the final copies with the solid prism.

Description

Disc: The vinyl has clearly been well-played and shows numerous signs of play and use, more-so on side one than side two. Visually, I think that side one probably grades around Good (G) and side two around Very Good (VG). I have played the whole record in full from start to finish and it is a perfectly listenable example, with no jumps or skips, although inevitably there are some clicks and crackle and background noise. I would play-grade both sides as Very Good Minus (VG-). Obviously, this isn't a copy for someone wanting to immerse themselves in audio perfection, but if you want a super-early copy that plays through without jumps or skips, this budget-friendly option might be for you.

Sleeve: This is a 'midnight blue' sleeve (see photos showing the colour comparison with the black inner sleeve to see the blue colour). It has no seam splits, tears, stickers etc, but there is wear to the edges and corners, small creases, ring-wear and various other signs of age and use, including a couple of touched-in marks. But overall this is an acceptable example of the original midnight blue sleeve.

Inner sleeve: Generic black poly-lined inner sleeve.

Detracting features not covered above:  None.

All photographs are of the actual item for sale. Please ask any questions before you bid or buy.

Where gradings are given these are based on the UK Record Collector grading system (see below) and are visual gradings only, unless the listing specifically states that it is a play-grading.

I use the UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM. This grading system differs from some other grading systems, in particular the Goldmine grading system. Please make sure that you are familiar with the UK record collector grading system before you bid.

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, discoloration, 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.

Plus (+) or Minus (-) are added where items fall between gradings. I only ever use one plus or minus.

P&P costs as follows:

UK:

First LP or 12" record = £5.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

First 7" record = £3.50, each additional item no extra P&P charge.

Europe:

First LP or 12" record = £15.95, each additional item = an extra £2.20 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £13.95, each additional item = an extra £1.00 P&P charge.

Rest of the world:

First LP or 12" record = £29.50, each additional item = an extra £2.80 P&P charge.

First 7" record = £18.95, each additional item = an extra £1.40 P&P charge.