Pink Floyd A Nice Pair Vinyl 2LP 1973 UK 1st Press Harvest SHSP 4031 VG+
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Description
**Item Description:**
Up for sale is an original 1973 UK first pressing of Pink Floyd's classic double-LP compilation, "A Nice Pair" (SHSP 4031/2). This beautifully designed gatefold release bundles the band's groundbreaking first two studio albums: "The Piper at the Gates of Dawn" and "A Saucerful of Secrets".
This copy features the highly sought-after initial 1973 label variation, featuring the "℗ EMI Records Ltd." credit text on the iconic yellow/green Harvest labels and the "Made in GT Britain" rim print.
**Identifiers & Pressing Details:**
• Record Label: Harvest Records / EMI Records Ltd.
• Catalog Number: SHSP 4031 (LP 1) / SHSP 4032 (LP 2)
• Cover Variant: SHDW 403 (OC 148-50203-4) Stereo 2-Record Set
• Year: 1973
• Country of Manufacture: Great Britain (UK First Press)
• LP 1 Side 1 Matrix (Stamped): YAX 3419 - 2
• LP 1 Side 2 Matrix (Stamped): YAX 3420 - 2
• LP 2 Side 3 Matrix (Stamped): YAX 3633 - 3
• LP 2 Side 4 Matrix (Stamped): YAX 3634 - 3
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**Condition Report:**
• Vinyl Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Both vinyl discs retain a gorgeous, brilliant deep mirror gloss. Under bright direct light, the playing surfaces show only faint, superficial cosmetic hairline paper wisps from normal sleeve removal over the decades. There are no deep, audibly feelable scratches whatsoever. The Harvest labels are extremely crisp and clean with bright colors and minimal spindle trails around the center holes.
• Outer Gatefold Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
The original laminated-front gatefold jacket is structurally sound and fully intact. It shows standard minor storage shelf wear along the raw cardboard edges and some mild corner rubbing. The inner gatefold layout is crisp. No heavy splits, tears, or writing present.
• Inner Sleeves: Includes the original iconic photo-collage themed album inner sleeves.
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**Safe Shipping Promise:**
To completely prevent seam or spine splits during transit, both vinyl records will be safely removed from the main gatefold sleeve and housed in separate protective sleeves for shipping. The entire package will be wrapped securely and shipped inside a rigid, dedicated cardboard record mailer box with internal stiffeners.
Please see all photos for a closer look at the exact item labels, matrix text, and packaging condition. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
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