PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE 1ST UK PRESS A2 B2 COMPLETE

	£		265
	$		351

PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 12" ALBUM
UK 1ST PRESSING WITH SOLID BLUE PRISM
This particular copy is highlighted in pink and bold below using the Pink Floyd Archives Discography website.

Title: The Dark Side of the Moon (Harvest Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SHVL 804
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
A-2 / B-2:
1) SHVL 804 A-2 G 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 G 1 (both stamped)
2) SHVL 804 A-2 R 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 AL 3 (both stamped)
3) SHVL 804 A-2 A 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 RA 1 (both stamped) [FO2, 130g]
4) SHVL 804 A-2 M 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 H 2 (both stamped) [FC1, FO3, P2, S1]
5) SHVL 804 A-2 M 2 / SHVL 804 B-2 RD 2 (both stamped)
6) SHVL 804 A-2 O 2 / SHVL 804 B-2 OG 3 (both stamped) [FO1, S2]
7) SHVL804 A-2 T 1 / SHVL804 B-2 MD 1 (both stamped) [FC2, FO1] 
8) SHVL804 A-2 GD 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LH 2 (both stamped)
9) SHVL804 A-2 GA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 PR 1 (both stamped)
10) SHVL804 A-2 GM 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GG 1 (both stamped)
11) SHVL804 A-2 RD 1 / SHVL804 B-2 OO 2 (both stamped)
12) SHVL804 A-2 RH 3 / SHVL804 B-2 P 1 (both stamped)
13) SHVL804 A-2 RO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 MR 1 (both stamped) [FO2, S1]
14) SHVL804 A-2 RP 1 / SHVL804 B-2 MA 3 (both stamped)
15) SHVL804 A-2 AG 2 / SHVL804 B-2 AM 1 (both stamped) [FO2, S2]
16) SHVL804 A-2 AG 3 / SHVL804 B-2 RP 1 (both stamped) [FO3]
17) SHVL804 A-2 AG 3 / SHVL804 B-2 AH 2 (both stamped) [FO3, S2]
18) SHVL804 A-2 AO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 OR 3 (both stamped) [FC1, S2]
19) SHVL804 A-2 AP 2 / SHVL804 B-2 RO 1 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
20) SHVL804 A-2 AL C1 / SHVL804 B-2 GG (both stamped) [FC1, FO3, S1]
21) SHVL804 A-2 MD 2 / SHVL804 B-2 OH 1 (both stamped) [FO3, S2]
22) SHVL804 A-2 MM 2 / SHVL804 B-2 PM 1 (both stamped) [FC1, S2]
23) SHVL804 A-2 MM 3 / SHVL804 B-2 GD 2 (both stamped)
24) SHVL804 A-2 OD 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GT 1 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
25) SHVL804 A-2 OG 3 / SHVL804 B-2 RT 1 (both stamped)
26) SHVL804 A-2 OA 3 1 / SHVL804 B-2 HG 1 (both stamped)
27) SHVL804 A-2 OO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 AR 1 (both stamped)
28) SHVL804 A-2 OP 2 / SHVL804 B-2 MG 2 (both stamped) [FC1, FO2]
29) SHVL804 A-2 OP 2 / SHVL804 B-2 MG 3 (both stamped) [S1]
30) SHVL804 A-2 OH 3 / SHVL804 B-2 MG 3 (both stamped) [FC1, FO3, S1]
31) SHVL804 A-2 OT 2 / SHVL804 B-2 OP 3 (both stamped) [FC2, FO1]
32) SHVL804 A-2 PD 3 / SHVL804 B-2 GH 3 (both stamped) [FO3, S2, 135g]
33) SHVL804 A-2 PG 2 / SHVL804 B-2 PT 2 (both stamped)
34) SHVL804 A-2 PR 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LO 2 (both stamped)
35) SHVL804 A-2 PO 3 / SHVL804 B-2 PH 1 (both stamped) [FO1, 138g]
36) SHVL804 A-2 PP 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GL 2 (both stamped)
37) SHVL804 A-2 HD 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LL 1 (both stamped) [S1]
38) SHVL804 A-2 HR 2 / SHVL804 B-2 GO 2 (both stamped) [FO1, S2]
39) SHVL804 A-2 HA 3 / SHVL804 B-2 MG 3 (both stamped) [FO3, S1]
40) SHVL804 A-2 HM 2 / SHVL804 B-2 RG 2 (both stamped)
41) SHVL804 A-2 HM 2 / SHVL804 B-2 PH 1 (both stamped) [FC1, FO2]
42) SHVL804 A-2 HO 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LH 2 (both stamped)
43) SHVL804 A-2 HP 7 / SHVL804 B-2 LG 3 (both stamped) [FC1, S1/2]
44) SHVL804 A-2 HL 3 / SHVL804 B-2 HG 3 (both stamped)
45) SHVL804 A-2 LR 3 / SHVL804 B-2 PL 2 (both stamped) [FC1, S1]
46) SHVL804 A-2 LA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 HD 2 (both stamped) [FC1, FO1, FO3, S1]
47) SHVL804 A-2 LA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LT 1 (both stamped)
48) SHVL804 A-2 LA 2 / SHVL804 B-2 LD 1 (both stamped)
49) SHVL804 A-2 LM 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GAO 2 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
50) SHVL804 A-2 LH 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GAG 2 (both stamped) [FO2, S1]
51) SHVL804 A-2 LH 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GAO 3 (both stamped) [FO2, S2]
52) SHVL804 A-2 LH 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GLO 3 (both stamped) [S1]
53) SHVL804 A-2 TR 3 / SHVL804 B-2 HO 1 (both stamped)
54) SHVL804 A-2 TO 3 / SHVL804 B-2 LR 1 (both stamped)
55) SHVL804 A-2 TT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GDG 3 (both stamped) [FC1, FO2]
56) SHVL804 A-2 TT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GRH 3 (both stamped)
57) SHVL804 A-2 GDG 3 / SHVL804 B-2 TT 5 (both stamped)
58) SHVL804 A-2 GDR 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GGA 1 (both stamped) [FC1, FO2, skip in Money]
59) SHVL804 A-2 GDR 7 / SHVL804 B-2 GGA 1 (both stamped)
60) SHVL804 A-2 GDA 5 / SHVL804 B-2 GGG 4 (both stamped) [FO1, S1]
61) SHVL804 A-2 GDM 7 / SHVL804 B-2 TR 2 (both stamped)
62) SHVL804 A-2 GDM 7 / SHVL804 B-2 GDG 3 (both stamped)
63) SHVL804 A-2 GDT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 LA 1 3 (both stamped) [FO1, S2]
64) SHVL804 A-2 GDT 5 / SHVL804 B-2 TM 3 (both stamped) [FO1, S4]
65) SHVL 804 A-2 GGD 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 PO 2 (both stamped) [FC1]
66) SHVL 804 A-2 GGG 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GDH 1 (both stamped) [S1]
67) SHVL 804 A-2 GGG 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGA 1 (both stamped)
68) SHVL 804 A-2 GGG 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGT 4 (both stamped) [FC1, FO1, S1]
69) SHVL 804 A-2 GGR 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 RL 2 (both stamped) [factory sample sticker]
70) SHVL 804 A-2 GGA 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 GDP 2 (both stamped) [FC1, FO1, S1]
71) SHVL 804 A-2 GGO 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGT 4 (both stamped) [130g]
72) SHVL 804 A-2 GGH 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGL (both stamped) [factory sample sticker]
73) SHVL 804 A-2 GGL 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRA 3 (both stamped) [S2]
74) SHVL 804 A-2 GGL 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 TL (both stamped)
75) SHVL 804 A-2 GGT 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 AG 2 (both stamped)
76) SHVL 804 A-2 GRD 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 .1.1 (both stamped) [S3]
77) SHVL 804 A-2 GRP 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRO 1 (both stamped) [FC1, FO2 or FO3]
78) SHVL 804 A-2 GRT 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGG 4 (both stamped)
79) SHVL 804 A-2 GAR 7 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGR 2 (both stamped)
80) SHVL 804 A-2 GAA 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GAR 2 (both stamped)
81) SHVL 804 A-2 GAP 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GDO 3 (both stamped) [S2]
82) SHVL 804 A-2 GMP 2 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRR (both stamped)
83) SHVL 804 A-2 GMP 4 / SHVL 804 B-2 GAO 3 (both stamped)
84) SHVL804 A-2 GTD 5 / SHVL804 B-2 LA 1 (both stamped)
A-3 / B-2:
85) SHVL A//3 GMG 1 / SHVL B//2 GAR 2 (both stamped)
86) SHVL 804 A-3 GOR 3 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRH 3 (both stamped)
87) SHVL 804 A-3 GOR 5 / SHVL 804 B-2 GRH 2 (both stamped)
88) SHVL 804 A-3 GOM 3 / SHVL 804 B-2 GGD 1 (both stamped) [FO2, S2]
89) SHVL 804 A-3 GOH 3 / SHVL 804 B-2 GAR 2 (both stamped)
Pressing Information: Pressings that use A-2 / B-2 lacquers have minor sound quality issues, particularly during the song, Money. Some copies also have a skip pressed into the grooves during the song Money. Such issues were corrected with the A-3 / B-3 cuttings, with the exception of the peak level distortion during the clocks at the beginning of the song Time (the MFSL UHQR LP is the only vinyl pressing without such distortion).
Copies of the Dark Side of the Moon LP with solid blue triangle labels without any stamper or mother numbers in the matrix are not U.K. releases (they are likely from Denmark). All U.K. EMI releases will have some sort of stamping code in the matrix.
Release Date: March 24, 1973
Release Information: Original stereo issue with a very dark blue cover, and a solid light blue triangle (prism) on the label with "The Gramophone Co., Ltd." text on the edge of the label.
Promotional Booklet: [front] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [back] On February 27, 1973, the Dark Side of the Moon album was presented to the public for the first time at a press presentation that took place at The London Planetarium. Members of the press who attended this presentation were given a copy of the LP (matrix: SHVL 804 A-2 G 1 / SHVL 804 B-2 G 1) with a 12-page promotional booklet. This booklet contained a picture of the album, song listing and credits, pictures of pyramids, a brief history of the band, a discography, and a picture of the band performing live.
Timings (side 1 / side 2): 18:30 / 22:48
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover #1 [FC1]: Very dark blue with prism.
Front Cover #2 [FC2]: Black cover with prism.
The front cover has been found with three different types of front openings:
- Front Opening #1 [FO1]: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together.
- Front Opening #2 [FO2]: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening.
- Front Opening #3 [FO3]: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.
Back Cover: Inverted prism. In the upper right corner, it says: " SHVL 804, (IE 064-05249), stereo."
Inside Cover: Black with heartbeat and lyrics. "Printed and made by Garrod and Lofthouse Ltd." in blue text in lower left corner.
Spine: Dark blue / black spine.
Cover Sticker: Some copies had a round purple title sticker on the cover.
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Die-cut black polylined inner sleeve with patent numbers and "Made in Great Britain" in silver at the bottom.
Inserts:
1) Posters: Issued with two posters, a blue pyramid poster, and a poster of the band members in landscape style.
Two different types of posters have been found with this issue:
-- Posters #1 [P1]: The posters have a matte finish, are softer in color, and have a wider border.
....... 1a) Pyramid Poster: Blue pyramid. Matte. There is no catalog number on the poster.
....... 1b) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in landscape style with "SHVL 804" in the bottom right corner. Matte.
-- Posters #2 [P2]: The posters have a gloss finish, are darker in color, and have a narrower border.
....... 2a) Pyramid Poster: Blue pyramid poster. Glossy. There is no catalog number on the poster.
....... 2b) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in landscape style with "SHVL 804" in the bottom right corner. Glossy.
2) Stickers: Issued with two stickers, one yellow and one brown.
Four different types of stickers have been found with this issue:
-- Stickers #1 [S1]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "FasPrint permanent crack back patented" on the back.
....... 1a) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is tan with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "FasPrint Permanent," and "Crack Back Patented." on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
....... 1b) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is tan with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "FasPrint Permanent," and "Crack Back Patented." on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
-- Stickers #2 [S2]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "Permanent" on the back.
........2a) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is white with "Permanent" on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
....... 2b) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
-- Stickers #3 [S3]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "FasPrint Removable R-100" on the back.
-- Stickers #4 [S4]: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "adestor Torros Hostench so" on the back. Possibly from Spain.
Labels: Black Harvest label with solid light blue triangle (prism).
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

The Gramophone Co. Ltd. All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved.

Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Made in Gt. Britain
Unauthorised public performance broadcasting and copying of this record prohibited.

Please note I do not posses a record player and thus can only conservatively grade using strong light.   The Sleeve Dark Blue has some storage bumps in the corners please see pic. Also on the front a scratch no bigger than a 5 pence coin is visible near the centre. It is bound tightly and the spine is Very Good for its age.
The inner is the original with a few creases which could be flattened.

Considering its age, the Spine is in Excellent condition with minor storage bumped corners. The sleeve is in Good Condition no tears or rips or sellotape used for repairs .
The cover has a nice sheen, with no writing on it.
The record has whispy spidery lines from sleeve removal but nothing too heavy or significant while held under strong light. I can't feel anything under thumb that feels deep or significant. A good clean would maximise the experience prior to playing. Please note this is something I don't do nor posses the correct cleaning equipment. Besides some people prefer different methods.
The Stcikers and both posters are near Mint and intact I think I have been the first person to ever open the posters.
So to Recap; SLEEVE VG INNER VG RECORD VG POSTERS NR MINT STCIKERS NR MINT
Please note I am no Vinyl expert but I am starting to fall for the lure of Vinyl, I am currently saving for my first player and therefore all grading is done under strong light only. The records themselves are inherited through various family members who no longer deem it a format of choice.
I will try to answer any questions posed, to the best of my ability.
Please note that all items will be carefully packaged and only sent using Special Delivery.
Also please note that the condition of this and any other Vinyl I will list will not all of a sudden turn into a superior than stated copy in the post.
I do only rarely grade using mint. Cheapest by far on EBAY in this condition!!
All International Buyers welcome as I belong to the Global Shipping Programme.