Pink Floyd Dark Side Of The Moon LP UK '74 ORIGINAL A3/B3 SUPER AUDIO [Ex/Vg-]
  £   40
  $   53

 


£ 40 Sold For
Nov 9, 2022 Sold Date
Nov 8, 2022 Start Date
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Fed up trying to snag a solid blue copy? They are prohibitively expensive and can often still disappoint if they don't play clean. There are other routes through to some of that glorious year 1 analogue audio without mortgaging the house..
Try looking for an A3/B3 which was in use from late 73 into 74. Many audiophiles point to this, perhaps, being the best cut for DSOTM. We can date the copy you're looking at, here, very accurately due to a label error. In spring '74 the labels across the EMI catalogue were being changed from 'Gramophone' to 'EMI'. This required a slight re-arranging of the label design. In doing so the first batch of revised copies went out with TWO mentions of 'Made In Gt Britain' - clearly an error. And one that would be amended relatively quickly. But from an audio point of view this is quite a good way point because these copies carry the sought after A3/B3 cut and come a mere 12 months after the 1st pressing. Now, at this sort of price point that is well worth considering. Also note that Apr'74 copies were still solid pressings - not the flimsy nonsense that was ubiquitous in the mid-seventies. The vinyl comes houses in an original cover with a sealed left panel - which forms a nice solid front [as per the 1st issue]. The cover is not in the same level of condition as the vinyl - but hey the value is all in the audio! And the cover is still respectable and ORIGINAL. We also have a blue text EMI inner which matches the aesthetic well. NO other bits and bobs I'm afraid.
Vinyl (Ex/Vg+) In lovely condition and has only seen relatively light use. Under close inspection expect nothing more than a few very superficial markings per side - nothing that's gonna get in the way of the fantastic audio on this take. A thorough testing from beginning to ending reveals a mostly EXCELLENT level of playback with a couple of slight deviations per side. A beautiful player by any standard - but offered at this price to market....a relative steal. Intros and inbetweens are lovely and quiet and the audio comes across with excellent clarity. By and large a really high standard of playback with minimal background noticeable. Full bodied and detailed - you can hear you're not too far from those original masters. Not perfectly quiet 100%. I detected just a touch of light presence in one of the fussiest spots per side [e.g. Us & Them]. But, to be honest, that's an extremely good strike rate. Very few early copies ever play it mint all the way through. A couple of isolated ticks in a couple of spots in 'Us & Them' - [no biggy]. It's getting you straight into that 73 magic very quickly and in a way that you can better comprehend the full majesty of this recording. Highly recommended.
Cover (Vg-) As alluded to above - not at the same level as the vinyl. But it is original and it is a solid acceptable example [and no better]. Expect surface wear front and back - not unpalatable but certainly noticeable. There's some edge wear apparent and someone's tidied the edges up with sharpie. To be fair it is tidy. Spine exhibits a bit of wear - but nothing worrisome. Nice solid rigidity to the cover - remember this is effectively a 1st issue cover. They were built much stronger that the later flimsy copies. Someone's scribbled in blue on the grey triangle in the middle of the rear. The interior looks tidy - no issues.
Inner (Vg+) Slight ageing. No splits.



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