PINK FLOYD Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 UK orig A3/B3 POSTERS+STICKERS GREAT COPY
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PINK FLOYD - THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
1973 UK 2nd pressing complete with original posters and unused stickers, and wonderful stereo sound quality throughout
Year/Label : 1973 UK HARVEST Label number : SHVL 804 Matrix numbers : SHVL 804 A-3, SHVL 804 B-3 Stampers : 3 GPD / 1 0PSolid excellent (EX) condition vinyl - flat and retaining a beautiful jet black lacquered sheen, coming across as unmarked in normal daylight and it is only with very close scrutiny under a bright light and with the vinyl tilted to the correct angle that it is possible to detect a few extremely wispy paper scuff hairlines, along with just a couple more identifiable (still very faint and strictly surface only) 1-2 cm scuff lines on each side - obviously nothing feelable and all being purely superficial and not impacting upon the terrific stereo sound quality. The labels are in excellent plus (EX+) condition - all that stops me from grading the labels as "perfect" are just a few (3 or 4) very small and barely identifiable extremely faint spindle trails next to the centre hole on each label. Clearly this is a record that has been only sparingly played and well looked after. Again, excellent plus (EX+) condition Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold outer sleeve - firm edges with no scuffing at all, a rigid spine again with no scuffs or "nicks", perfectly defined right angled corners with no rubbing, firm opening edges with no fraying, no creasing, no unwanted writing, and all colours, art work and text remaining in great condition with perfect definition still. The front side circular "PINK FLOYD THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" sticker remains in perfect condition. The only blemishes (too strong a word) are x3 very, very light and non-obvious surface crinkles emanating from the spine on the front side - otherwise the condition of this gatefold really is hard to fault and remains eminently presentable. Both light matt posters (not super glossy and super smooth as per later pressings) remain in excellent condition with no tears, blue tac residue or pin holes though a very small and very light circular mark in each corner of both posters does indicate that at some stage each poster has been in use. The two stickers (both "PERMANENT"/"FASPRINT") are unused and remain in "as new" condition. Superb, excellent plus (EX+) stereo sound quality with no sticks, skips, repeats, distortion, clicks or background crackle - wonderful tone and crystal clear stereo reproduction with wonderful sound quality throughout. You may come across the very, very occasional nano-second of static but this is no more than you would expect from a brand new record. Comes with original poly-lined black inner sleeve with correct "PATENT No..." horizontal text, with no tears or seam splits or age discolouration, and barely any creasing either. Note that I always ship the vinyl in a new plain white inner sleeve in order to protect the original. A brilliant condition copy of this 1973 UK early press Pink Floyd classic with wonderful stereo sound quality throughout and becoming increasingly hard to find in this condition.
POSTAGE COSTS :
For the UK £3.38 using Royal Mail tracked 48 (ebay "Simple Delivery");
for continental Europe £11 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for,
and for the rest of the world £17 using Royal Mail 1st class tracked and signed for.
I do provide posting and packaging discounts for multiple purchases. I make no profit from postage.
Note that I always insert the vinyl into a new plain white poly-lined inner sleeve in order to protect the original during postage, and separate this from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits. I use thick cardboard stiffeners and take great care in my packaging to ensure as far as possible that these precious records reach their destination in exactly the same condition as when they leave me.
If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige.
If this record interests you then take a look at my other listings for more 60's and 70's classic vinyl.
A bit about myself : I have been collecting UK vinyl for over 55 years from a variety of sources : my own collection, friends and family, car boot and garage sales, door-to-door leaflets, and even through placing an advert in my wife's shop window! My ebay feedback speaks for itself so rest assured that you are buying from a trusted seller and in the very unlikely event that you are unhappy with your purchase just e-mail me and I will sort out the problem. I offer a "no questions asked" refund policy. If you require any further information, including photos, then let me know and I'll do my best to oblige. There is NO RESERVE on this item. Richard
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