Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon (MFSL UHQR)

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234

LP is VG++, Box is VG+ and interior items are M-/VG++. This is Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab's very rare, highly prized UHQR (Ultra High Quality Recording) version of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon.

This is a Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs Ultra High Quality Record (MFSL UHQR). A MFSL UHQR is pressed on 200G vinyl, and given special attention and care during the all analog mastering process, to deliver the best possible sound. The UHQR is stored in a cover with an extra cardboard insert to protect the LP, which is then stored in a specially designed box with extra padding. The original MFSL went out of business about 20 years ago. This UHQR has been out of print for many years and is very rare. This LP is #3085 of a limited edition.

The Vinyl. I purchased this album from another collector about 10 years ago. I have played it twice since I purchased this copy 10 years ago (once when I received it, and the second time to play grade the vinyl for this eBay listing). The listening experience from this MFSL UHQR is outstanding. I have rated the vinyl VG++. For the most part, the vinyl plays quietly, with great audiophile quality. I will now list the defects that give the vinyl a VG++ rate: 30-60 seconds of light surface noise during the lead in grooves on each side, occassional light surface noise during quiet parts (I noticed this 2 or 3 times during whole album), one loud pop in the first 30 seconds of "Money", 5 pops during the beginning of Us & Them, 2 pops during "Brain Damage" during the lyric "the lunatic is in my head".

The Box. Since purchasing this album, I have kept the box stored upright, in a polybag. The box has received some pretty strong wear from the previous owner. The corners on the top part of the box are split, and I have included a picture to give an example. The corners on the bottom part of the box are all intact and sturdy. There is light wear on the front/back of the box (see pictures) and stronger wear along the sides of the box.

The Interior Items. Included are the original Technical Specifications Manual and the Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by Herb Belkin, President of Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs. The Certificate of Authenticity includeds the limited edition number 3085. The original black foam inserts (behind and in front of the album) are included and in good condition. The album cover is in M- condition, with a very slight seam split beginning on the top edge. The interior cardboard protector for the vinyl is included, and the vinyl is in a rice paper inner sleeve.

Notes on Vinyl Grading

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VINYL GRADING

Vinyl is play graded on sound, not looks. Older vinyl albums from 1950-1969, which were much better manufactured than vinyl albums from 1970-1989, may have marks on the surface, yet play quietly. I have always collected vinyl albums for good sound quality, and that is the criteria I use to rate vinyl albums.

Many of the vinyl albums I sell are 40-50 years old. Older vinyl albums rated M- may have an occasional tick or groove noise. If you are an experienced record collector, I'm sure you will be pleased with my LP's and grading system (please see the 5400+ positive feedbacks from buyers I have received as proof).

M- = Mint Minus. Plays quietly. Either a nearly new recently manufactured LP, or an older LP in excellent condition for its age. Older LP's (30-50 years old) rated M- may have an occassional tick or groove noise.

VG++ = Record may have surface noise or ticks here and there. Many rare/collector LP receive this rating. I've purchased 40 year old Blue Note, Prestige and Riverside records that were sealed, and there was surface noise on the first play...records age and deteriorate over time.

VG+ = Some noticeable surface noise, but not so much that record is not enjoyable.

VG = Definitely some major noise or other imperfections, but worth it because the record is so rare.

COVER GRADING

M- = Recent albums still look new, and older collector's albums look nearly new..accounting for some small fading or loss of cover gloss. I post pictures of all the albums I'm selling so you can see for yourself.

VG++ = Still looks good, but used. Minor imperfections will be noted in listing.

VG+ = Some strong wear. Possibly seam splits and/or taped seams.

VG= Beaten senseless

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SHIPPING & HANDLING

I'm a collector, so I know how important it is to pack and ship vinyl albums correctly. I ship the vinyl’s their inner sleeve, outside of the cover, and both within a polybag, to avoid cover seam splits.

Media Mail in the USA: 1st LP is $3.99, each additional LP is $1.00. Priority mail is available.

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