PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of Moon UK EXPORT PRESS Solid Blue A/B 1st Tint Sleeve EX+
£
1,190
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1,577
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Description
Super Rare 1973 1st UK Export Press of Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon" Vinyl LP
Description:
Embark on a rare auditory journey with this 1973 1st Export Press of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and experience the studio masterpiece in its original form. The A/B matrix confirms its 1st Export press status, ensuring an authentic listen. This really is a fine collectors piece including all of the original components. Included in this auction are both posters, 1st version 'Permanent' postcard sticker, original inner sleeve and iconic cover in all its glory.
Key Features:
- Matrix: Side 1: SHVL 804 A; Side 2: SHVL 804 B (1st Export Press Identifier)
- Label design: Solid Blue Triangle (1st Press Identifier)
- Sleeve: 1st Press with larger 67mm earliest version purple sticker.
- Inserts: Both Posters, Both Stickers.
- Inner: Polythene-lined black 'Patents Pending' inner sleeve.
Disc Visual Grade: EXCELLENT PLUS!
In good natural light the record exhibits a superb deep-gloss playing surface with no marks, scratches, scuffs or blemishes. Under strong and direct halogen spotlight the records shows a very small amount of short light hairlines in-keeping with sleeve removal. Superb! The disc sits completely flat on the turntable with no warping or dishing. The labels are without writing or spindle markings. A fantastic visual example of a difficult record to find in such fine condition.
Audio Grade: EXCELLENT PLUS!
The record plays through superbly. Quiet lead-ins to both sides. Occasional light static in some quiet passages, no loud obtrusive pops, no clicks and obviously no skips with this high grade. Fantastic!
Sleeve Grade: EXCELLENT!
Only light signs of handling and storage, sharp unworn spine. Clean on the inside gatefold. The original 1st press version purple title sticker - 67mm - is still firmly on the cover with no scuffs or tears. Superb!
Inner: EXCELLENT PLUS!
Original black poly-lined inner sleeve has no splits, rips or stains.
Posters: EXCELLENT PLUS! Both posters are unused with have no rips, stains, pen, or pin marks.
Postcard Stickers: EXCELLENT PLUS! Both 1st press 'Permanent' stickers are unused and clean.
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Grading:
Records are graded using the standard UK record grading system from the Rare Record Price Guide (RRPG).
Equipment:
Records are play-graded on the following equipment: Rega P3-24 Turntable; Rega Elys 2 Cartridge; Technics SU-9600 Pre-Amp; Technics SE-9600 Power-Amp; Sansui SP-4000A Speakers, at around 70dB.
Shipping:
Your collectors item will be sent with discs in new poly-lined inner-sleeves, securely & professionally ‘double-box’ packaged for safe delivery to you without risk of damage in transit.
Guarantee:
If you're not entirely satisfied, a no-quibble full refund is provided with free return shipping available for 30 days.
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