PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON SOLID PRISM 1st PRESS

	£		570
	$		755

eachtohisown Store

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Please note: I am currently trialling the use of re-cycled packaging - see below for full details.

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Dark Side of the Moon with the solid blue prism label is among the most iconic and collectable of all UK first pressings.

However, this one is ultra-desirable as, not only does it have the first pressing matrix numbers ending A2 and B2, it also has the very first mothers and stampers (1 and G) on both sides, making it one of the first 300 copies pressed of this iconic LP.

Matrix numbers and stampers:
Side 1: SHVL 804 A-2   1   G
Side 2: SHVL 804 B-2   1   G

There are no earlier copies than this. This is an absolute first. Don't miss your chance as it will be a long, long time before another one comes along.

Detailed description
Vinyl: The vinyl looks great. It is totally flat and has retained its original high sheen. It has clearly been very well cared for. Under 160 watt halogen spotlight various fine hairlines, scuffs and marks were visible on either side. I have played the entire record and it sounded great. There is background noise and crackle which can be heard in the quiet passages and the run-ins/outs, intros/fades and silent grooves. There are also a few swishy scratches and some repetitive clicks which can be heard in places but these are never overly intrusive and generally don't last longer than a few revolutions. The only places where there are more noticeable clicks are a soft click (audible in the left channel only) during parts of The Great Gig in the Sky and on side two in the fade of Money and during Us and Them and about twenty clicks during Brain Damage. Eclipse also has a few clicks and a crackly, swishy fade. However, the whole record can be listened to and enjoyed all the way through and there are absolutely no jumps, sticks or skips anywhere on the record.
Labels: There are no signs of damage, tears, writing, stickers etc and just some slight foxing and typical light spindle marking.
Sleeve: This is the original matt gatefold sleeve which is a slightly blue-black rather than jet-black. The front back and inside the gatefold are nice and clean with no damage, writing, stickers etc and just light signs of use. There is ring wear to the rear and wear to the spine.
Edge wear: There is moderate wear to the edges and opening but there is quite a lot of wear to the spine.
Corner wear: moderate
Inner sleeve: Original black poly-lined inner is in great condition with no damage tears or splits.
Other inserts: Both posters are on glossy paper and the band poster has the record number in the bottom corner. Neither of them have been hung and so they are in very good condition although the pyramid one has a coupe of small splits in the folds. Two 'FasPrint' 'Crack-Back' stickers (one also says 'Fasson'). Both stickers are unused but are showing signs foxing.

Detracting features not covered above - none.

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I have a 100% feedback rating because my records are always described accurately and fairly. All photographs are of the actual item you will get. I will always do my best to point out any blemishes which might detract from the item.

Please check out my other items and take advantage of reduced postage costs for multiple buys.

 
Unless stated otherwise, vinyl is visually graded. I play grade records where possible but this is time-consuming when done properly and so I usually restrict play grades to collectors' items or records where a visual inspection has identified flaws on the playing surface. A visual grading will identify physical flaws (such as scratches) and will determine whether a record has been cared-for properly, but it will not detect static or crackle caused by non-visible sources and is only an indication of how a record might play even if it looks perfect.

First pressings and originals: Many of the records I sell are first pressings and, if this is the case, I will usually identify them as such and may include the relevant matrix information etc in the description. However, sometimes I cannot be certain whether a record is a first pressing or not. In these instances I will often use the word 'original' to identify a pressing which I think might be a first pressing, but do not know for sure (but which is certainly NOT a recent pressing or audiophile release etc). If you specifically want a first pressing, and know how to identify it, please ask the relevant questions before you bid.

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POSTAGE & PACKING

I care about the records I sell and believe that they need to be carefully and securely packaged to ensure that they survive their journey through the post. Vinyl is removed from the outer sleeve for posting.

I am currently trialling the use of re-cycled packaging. This means a lower P&P cost for you and less waste for everyone. All records will still be packed to the same high standard but the packaging may have been previously used and/or made from cardboard boxes. It might not look as professional, but will still do the same job.

If you want your record sent using a brand new record mailer with brand new stiffeners this can be done for an additional 80 pence. Just let me know and I'll send a new invoice.

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UK P&P costs

UK Standard service - items are sent quickly and securely using first class recorded post, which includes insurance up to £39. The cost for this is as follows:

First LP or 12" = £3.00, each additional LP or 12" add £0.80

UK Economy service - If the value of your order is below £10 you can choose to have your item sent by second class post (unrecorded). However, please be aware that this service can take up to a week to reach you and in the event of a claim for loss or damage, Royal Mail will not reimburse the full value of your order. The cost for this is as follows:

First LP or 12" = £2.20, each additional LP or 12" add £0.70

UK Fully insured service - Any order valued over £39 will be sent fully insured using Royal Mail Special Delivery and the total cost of this will be £6.50.  Multiple-item orders weighing more than 1kg or items valued over £500 will cost slightly more to insure, so please wait for my invoice before paying.

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Airmail (uninsured) to any country OUTSIDE the UK

Europe

First LP or 12" = £4.20, each additional LP or 12" add £1.80.

 

Rest of the world (anywhere outside Europe)

First LP or 12" = £6.70, each additional LP or 12" add £3.20.

Insurance

For overseas orders, I include insurance on all invoices. This is additional to the costs above. If your order is valued under £10 you can request a new invoice without insurance (but in the event of a claim for loss or damage, Royal Mail will not reimburse the full value). Overseas orders valued over £10 will ONLY be sent fully insured.

Insurance costs are additional to the airmail costs above and are as follows:

• Overseas orders valued up to £39 can be insured for an additional £3.70
• Overseas orders valued between £39 and £500 will be insured for an additional £6.00
• Overseas orders valued over £500, please contact me.

Overseas orders weighing more than 2kg will be split into two or more packages as appropriate so they can be sent using Royal Mail's Small Packet Rate, so please wait for my invoice on larger multiple purchases.

Customs declaration for overseas orders: Please note that for overseas orders outside the EU I need to complete a customs declaration and must enter the value of the package on the declaration. Please do not ask me to under-declare the value on the customs form as this is illegal (and also voids the insurance).

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