PINK FLOYD Dark Side of the Moon 1973 UK "GRAMOPHONE" Press HARVEST ALL Nr MINT
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Hi, I started collecting vinyl Lp's and 45's in 1971, I have 20,000 + which I have moved now 4 times, and about to move again next year. So it's time to let at least half go. Most are in at least Excellent condition. I can't listen to them all, so most will only have visual grading, any with a high start price, I will listen too, and play grade.
Please read my listings before bidding, as I hope to have covered everything.... ( Item, condition, postage costs and packaging. )
*** I AIM TO PROVIDE AN EXCELLENT SERVICE AND DO ACCEPT RETURNS - HOWEVER - PLEASE NOTE I WILL NOT REFUND WHAT IT COSTS THE BUYER TO SEND AN ITEM BACK. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THESE TERMS THEN PLEASE DO NOT PLACE A BID ON THE ITEMS I HAVE FOR SALE. THANK YOU ***
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Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon. Probably the Rarest UK Version.
The Earliest Matrix Numbers A-3 & B-2 with CHL & CLH & 2 Stampers.
1973 UK Press. Harvest Records. Stereo. With Excellent+ Gatefold Sleeve. The Vinyl is Nr Mint, as is the Posters and Stickers.
Includes an extra Sticker.
Vinyl - Thick heavy vinyl that is only found on the 1st pressings. Looks amazing, near Mint condition, but the sound is what really blows you away with this particular pressing. The best I've heard of this Pink Floyd Classic. Beautifully clear, precise and crisp. No clicks or pops and no surface noise. I played it on a Pioneer PL 550 with a Shure M44E cartridge. This unforgiving cartridge will pick up any defects with the pressing and I could honestly hear none. You can certainly hear the difference of this 1st pressing compared with later pressings, it definitely had a brighter crisper sound. I guess this is due to being cut direct from the original master plate. Audibly it has to be an EX+. Visually to be honest you won't see a better copy. I will therefore grade the vinyl visually as EX+ too.Inner Sleeve - Original black inner with Patent 1125555 printed on it.
Gated Sleeve - Well I think this is as good as it gets. The one I Originally purchased with the album is a Bluey black colour and of course its matt. With ( IE 064 05249 ) AND "Stereo" on the back top right. Most of these show wear very easily but this is a one of the better ones, which some say is the very first, proof sleeve..? please if you have any extra info, let me know I would like to find out?
The edges are straight with no indentations, corners are sharp and opening has no fraying. a little wear on the top edge only as I have kept it in a polythene sleeve since new.
Hopefully all the photos will tell the true story.
Posters/Stickers - It contains both posters and stickers. The back of the stickers have "CRACK BACK "printed on them first issue only... There is an extra round "PINK FLOYD - DSOTM" which was normally on the front.
RECORD LABEL EMI Harvest
YEAR OF RELEASE/ COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: 1st March 1973 - England
MODE/SPEED Stereo - 33RPM
CAT NUMBER: SHVL 804
TRACK LIST: Side 1: 1.Speak to me 2.Breathe 3.On the run 4.Time 5.The great gig in the Sky..... Side 2: 1.Money 2.Us and them 3.Any Colour you like 4.Brain Damage 5.Eclise
MATRIX NUMBERS: Side 1: SHVL 804 A-3 Side 2: SHVL 804 B-2
VINYL: * Near MINT * Bright hardly played!
SLEEVE: *Ex+* BLUE TINT (RARER SLEEVE). there is a little rubbing on the corners and top edge but matt and in Top Condition. It has been kept in polythene sleeves in a smoke free home. Which means there in great condition for there 40 years.
POSTERS & STICKERS: All unused, no splits or tape.
INNER SLEEVE: *Near Mint* The rare Black Inner with No Splits.
LABELS: Clean, *EX* no damage or writing.
AUDIO GRADING: TOP GRADE PLAY BACK..... Louder Mix with a deeper bass response, Sounds Fantastic! NO jumps, clicks or distortion.
GRADING SYSTEM: In order to assist everyone who buys and sells rare discs, Record Collector magazine has originated a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records, I have added a (+) or (-) to my gradings where applicable.
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.
PAYMENT:
Items must be payed for within five days. If non payment within five days, I will then instigate an Ebay ruling. I will set up a dispute and either offer it to the runner up bidder or relist.
RETURNS POLICY:
I aim to provide an excellent service and hope that all buyers are satisfied with their purchase. However, if for any reason this should not be so, please contact me. I do accept returns, and on receipt of the item I will give a full refund - however - I will not refund what it costs the buyer to send it back, as otherwise I am just paying for the customer to look at it. I will not issue a refund if detail that is clearly stated on the advertisement has been missed by the buyer, so please read carefully.
PACKAGING:
I use preformed Hand made and standard mailers with stiffeners. I always take the vinyl out in its inner sleeve and place on top of the cover. This is then placed into a soft protective sleeve and packaged with stiffeners for full protection.
POSTAGE PRICES:
*PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT SEND TO RUSSIA*
Please wait for an invoice before payment. I ship every Friday, providing the item has been payed for.
The prices below are based on one record, however if several records are purchased, please add £1.00 per album or 0.50p a single.
All EU and Over Seas purchases must be signed for with a value of up to £46.
All purchases are sent Royal Mail first class.
Signed For from the U.K = £05.00
Costing to Europe 400-500 grams Int. Signed = £12.50
Costing to Europe 500-600 grams Int. Signed For £14.50
Costing to Europe 600-700 grams Int. Signed For £16.00
+/- £00.60 per 100 grams
Signed For from the U.K = £05.00
£06.50 from above prices for standard Airmail.
U.S.A. / CANADA / REST OF THE WORLD.
Costing R.O.W 400-500 grams Int. Signed For £14.50
Costing R.O.W 500-600 grams Int. Signed For £16.50
Costing R.O.W 600-700 grams Int. Signed For £17.00
+/- £01.28 per 100 grams
UK & CHANNEL ISLANDS: Royal Mail first Class will be £3.50. ( Album ) £2.25 ( Single ) If the value exceeds £20, it will be sent first class signed for which will be £5.00.
EUROPE: First class signed for will be between £10 min. ALL OVERSEAS (NON-EU): First class signed for will be £13.50 min.
Please bid with confidence and check my feedback. I aim to provide an excellent service, so please get in touch if you have any questions. Thank you and good luck!
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