PINK FLOYD THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 1973 UK 2ND PRESS A3/B3 GRAMOPHONE LABEL
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£ 50   (best offer accepted)   Sold For
Apr 26, 2026 Sold Date
Apr 23, 2026 Start Date
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  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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USED PINK FLOYD LP VINYL FROM 1973 EARLY 2ND UK PRESS WITH RARE A3/B3 MATRICES AND WITH LABEL STARTING "THE GRAMOPHONE" ONLY OTHERWISE AVAILABLE WITH THE 1ST UK PRESS WITH SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE LABEL TITLED THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON DSOM WITH THE CLASSIC FORMATION OF DAVID GILMOUR ROGER WATERS NICK MASON AND RICHARD WRIGHT PINK FLOYD THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 1973 UK 2ND PRESS A3/B3 GRAMOPHONE LABEL

























PINK FLOYD THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 1973 UK 2ND PRESS A3/B3 GRAMOPHONE LABEL

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PINK FLOYD
"THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON"
 

RARE EARLIEST 2ND UK PRESS WITH A3/B3 MATRICES AND THE LABEL STARTING WITH "THE GRAMOPHONE ..." THIS LABEL WAS ONLY USED FOR A VERY SHORT TIME BETWEEN THE 1ST UK PRESS WITH THE SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE AND THE FIRST REPRESS.

EXTREMELLY RARE AS IT WAS VERY SOON CORRECTED TO LABEL STARTING WITH "EMI ..." IN THE REST OF THE UK PRESSINGS.



LP Stereo 1973 EMI Harvest SHVL 804 - UK Press

 

Matrix

SHVL 804 A-3    

SHVL 804 B-3   

  

 

The vinyl is graded visually in very good condition with unfeelable marks. I have played the record on my humble equipment and sounds much better than it looks (these early 1st and 2nd pressings were well pressed), the record plays through without sticks or jumps just producing some crackle mostly noticeable in the quieter parts and a rotational noise on the 1st track.  Please see below a description of grades and note that this vinyl is over 52 years old that has been played and will not transform into anything different to the stated condition.

 

The labels are in excellent minus condition.

 

The early press sleeve has the original sticker is of a different colour tone to later ones, it has ring wear in the back and heavy corner wear as seen in the photos. 
 

The spine is complete but mostly feathered.

It comes with an EMI printed inner sleeve.

   

Photos are of the actual item.

PLEASE VISIT MY OTHER ITEMS AS I REGULARLY LIST RARE ORIGINAL LPs FROM JIMI HENDRIX, LED ZEPPELIN, LOVE, WHO, CREAM, PINK FLOYD, BOWIE, ETC... AS WELL AS INDIE CDs FROM THE LAST TWO DECADES. 
 

Visually-graded vinyl: A visual grading will identify physical flaws (such as scratches) and can help determine whether a record has been cared-for properly. A visual grading will not identify noise or crackle caused by non-visible sources. Most of the records I sell are between thirty and sixty years old and so it is likely that there may be some background noise even if they look perfect.

Play-grading MONO records: Mono records and stereo records have different grooves. A stereo record produces a stereo sound via both lateral and vertical groove modulation whereas a mono record is not intended to produce any sound from vertical modulation. Playing a mono record with a stereo cartridge will create distortion because it is trying to pick-up the vertical (stereo) part of the signal, whereas this is not intended to be heard on a mono record and so is just noise.  Using a pre-amp with a mono switch will eliminate the noise caused by vertical modulation leaving just the lateral groove signal which is how the record was intended to be heard. If you do not have a mono switch on your amp or pre-amp you will be reproducing the noise from the vertical part of the signal and so the record will not sound as good. This is not any fault of the record, it is inherent to playing any mono record through a system that it was not designed for.  
Guide to grades used 

Mint                      
Cover - Looks new - no marks, wear or damage
Disc - Looks unplayed - no marks visible
 
Near Mint              
Cover - Looks virtually new with signs of handling- Minor wear creases but no marks or damage. Light sleeves may show slight discoloration due to age.
Disc - The record has had little play and has minor scuffs &/or hairline scratches mostly caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve
 
Excellent                
Cover - Signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue. 
Disc- The record has been played and has light marks &/or hairline scratches and paper scuffs.
 
Very good              
Cover - Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage. 
Disc - The record has been played frequently and has noticeable surface marks, occasional light scratches and paper scuffs. 
 
Good                      
Cover - Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticeable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage.
Disc - The record looks very well played and the sound quality has probably deteriorated noticeably. A lot of surface marks/scratches. Usually used as collection filler
  I am not a dealer but an amateur collector selling duplicated items or records that I no longer want to keep (mostly due to space). Unless indicated in the listing the records have been only visually inspected.

To show your record has arrived safely and you are happy, please leave feedback and I will reciprocate.

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases. To protect the environment I recycle packing materials. Usually I post items on Thursdays.

All items are properly packaged and I always obtain proof of postage. 

I am happy dealing with international bidders.

Please visit my other items as I regularly list LPs, CDs, music magazines and motor books.

 
 

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