PINK FLOYD: The Dark Side Of The Moon *1st PRESS SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE A2/B2 MTX

	£		136
	$		180

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PINK FLOYD 'The Dark Side Of The Moon'  RARE 1ST PRESS WITH THE SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE ON THE LABELS; EARLIEST A2/B2 MATRIX
FIRST ISSUE STICKERED MIDNIGHT BLUE MATT GATEFOLD SLEEVE (SEE COMPARISON BELOW AGAINST A LATER TRUE BLACK ONE)
GATEFOLD SEALED AT ONE SIDE
COMPLETE WITH TWO UNUSED 'CRACKBACK' STICKERS & TWO POSTERS
 *FULL RELEASE DETAILS CAN BE FOUND BELOW THE PHOTO GALLERY
HEAVYWEIGHT 150g VINYL
CONDITION REPORT & PHOTO GALLERY AUDIO: Overall grade VERY GOOD; as with all of my records, this has been completely play graded from start to finish and the audio on both sides is nice and clear but there is background crackle present which can mainly only be heard in run-ins and quieter tracks/passages. Tracks like 'Money' and 'Time' sound great. There is a click which starts at the beginning of side 1 and ends during 'On The Run'. Some other pops here and there. 
The vinyl is a superb 150 grammes in weight!
Please be aware that when I first played this, there was a jump in 'Breathe'. However, I have played the track through 5 times since and the jump appears to have gone. My record player is very sensitive, so I think whatever was causing the jump has been safely rectified so it SHOULD play fine. 
VINYL VISUAL: VERY GOOD; noticeable surface marks and light scratches. There is a light scuff/scratch which can be seen across most of side 1. 
LABELS: Both EX/EXCELLENT(+); 
SLEEVE: EX/EXCELLENT(+); the fragile matt gatefold sleeve is a very nice example. Just some very light edge wear to the top and bottom. Just the slightest of ring wear showing to the rear. This is definitely one of the better examples of this sleeve that I have seen and is certainly better than the other 'solid blue' I have just sold.   SPINE: Just some very light wear + a fold mark typical of gatefold sleeves. Looks fine.
POSTERS: NEAR MINT; both look great. Just some light spotting/foxing but only to the rear.
STICKERS: Both are completely unused and in NEAR MINT condition.
****If you have any questions, please just ask. Thanks for looking****

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RELEASE DETAILS

LABEL: Harvest

YEAR OF RELEASE: 1973

COUNTRY OF RELEASE: UK

CATALOGUE NUMBER: SHVL 804

MATRIX NUMBERS: SHVL 804 A-2 / SHVL 804 B-2

MOTHER / STAMPER CODES: 2 LA / 2 HD

VINYL WEIGHT: 150 g

GRADING

All of my records have been play tested before listing using a Rega P3-24 turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge & stylus. I describe honestly and accurately but please bear in mind that I am only human and such things are always subjective. I tend to grade records conservatively and believe that my feedback speaks for itself. 

I will never grade a used record as Mint as I do not believe that a second hand record ever truly can be. Therefore, if I grade as Near Mint or Excellent(+) then you can assume that is as near to Mint or Archive quality as I believe it can be. Please take confidence from the fact that I have been a collector myself for over 20 years (please check my feedback as a buyer) and know only too well how disappointing it is to receive an inaccurately described record.

I also grade visually using a strong halogen lamp.

I use the Record Collector grading system as shown below.

POSTAGE / SHIPPING

I post worldwide and pack all records in custom made (stiff) card mailers and add extra packaging inside to ensure a safe delivery. I will provide a protective polythene sleeve and the record and inner will be removed from the outer sleeve to prevent seam splits in transit. I want your record to get to you in the condition that it was when it left me.

For any records that come with printed inner sleeves, I will also provide an additional plain inner.

As a general rule, shipping will be discounted.

Shipping rates quoted are valid up to a total sale value of £2500 within the UK and £500 for overseas buyers.

Overseas buyers please note that any item or items with a total value of £25 or more will be sent by International Signed For with no exceptions. Please ask for a quote or wait for my invoice if the final sale is more than £500.

CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS FOR OVERSEAS ORDERS: Please note that for overseas orders from outside the EU I am obliged to complete a customs declaration and must enter the true value of the package's contents on the declaration. It is the BUYER'S responsibility to ensure that all import duties are known and paid.

Please send me a message if anything is unclear and I will be happy to help.

RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM

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, discolouration, 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.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.

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