Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon 1973 UK LP SHVL 804 VG+ Play Tested Video
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# Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon (1973 UK 3rd Pressing) **Catalogue Number:** SHVL 804
**Format:** Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
**Country:** Made in Gt. Britain
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### 📺 VIDEO DEMONSTRATION INCLUDED:
To give you absolute peace of mind regarding the premium audio quality, a video demonstration has been uploaded directly to this listing. Please check out the video to hear this exact copy playing its most famous Side 2 track, "Money." You can see and hear the tonearm tracking beautifully with no skips or heavy distortion.
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### 🔍 COLLECTOR & AUDIOPHILE MATRIX RUN-OUT DETAILS:
This copy features incredibly early, highly desirable low-digit production stampers from the EMI Hayes factory, pressed from fresh Mother plates before audio degradation.
* **Side 1 Matrix:** SHVL 804 A-3 | Mother: 2 | Stamper Code: MGP (Decodes to Stamper #416)
* **Side 2 Matrix:** SHVL 804 B-3 | Mother: 1 | Stamper Code: GTM (Decodes to Stamper #194)
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### 📊 CONDITION & GRADING BREAKDOWN:
#### 💿 Vinyl Disc: VG+ (Very Good Plus)
* **Visual:** Strong, beautiful condition. The vinyl retains a brilliant factory sheen and exceptional deep gloss across both sides. Under close inspection in bright natural daylight, there are only minor, superficial paper scuffs and faint hairline marks from sleeve removal. There are absolutely no deep or feelable scratches.
* **Audio Performance:** FULLY PLAY TESTED. This record has been play tested on a high-fidelity turntable setup. It plays beautifully throughout with crisp, strong, punchy analog dynamics. It plays completely well with NO SKIPS, NO LOOPS, and no heavy clicks. Aside from the absolute minimal, normal background warmth inherent to vintage 1973 vinyl in quiet transitions, the playback is stunning.
#### 📁 Gatefold Sleeve: VG (Very Good)
* **Structure:** The iconic dark midnight-blue gatefold sleeve is structurally solid. The critical spine edge remains completely intact with no splits.
* **Wear:** Shows moderate ring wear fading on the front and back covers, edge rubbing along the seams, and softening to the corners which exposes the inner cardboard pulp. There is a small, neat black tape patch/sticker residue mark located on the upper front edge. The interior gatefold artwork is clean and bright.
#### 📄 Inner Sleeve: VG (Very Good)
* Includes the original 1973 poly-lined white EMI patent inner dust sleeve ("Made in England" with clear patent numbers). Shows standard age-related yellowing and light handling creases, but is fully intact with no major splits.
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### 📦 POSTAGE & PACKAGING:
The record will be removed from the gatefold sleeve during transit to prevent seam splits. Shipped securely in a dedicated cardboard vinyl cruciform mailer with stiffener inserts.
Bid/Buy with absolute confidence! Please review all photos closely, watch the audio video, and feel free to ask any questions before purchasing.
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