Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon UK 1St Press SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE A2B2 EX+ Vinyl
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Description
Item:
Original & complete 1st UK pressing of Pink Floyd - The Dark Side if the Moon LP from March, 1973. Solid blue 1st press labels. 1st press 'midnight blue' tint sleeve that seals on the front panel as per 1st press sleeves. This version, like some early pressings from this album, is without the 67 mm Pink sticker on the sleeve.
. The set is complete with all inserts - both posters, both postcard stickers and the original black poly-lined inner sleeve. The two postcard stickers are 1st press „ FasPrint Crack Back “ versions and the black die-cut Innersleeve, has the patent numbers and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' printed on as-per 1st press sets. All parts are original.
Serial number: SHVL 804
Matrix numbers: A-2 / B-2
Stamper codes: 2 HR/ 2 GO
Condition: FANTASTIC !
The vinyl looks like almost EXCELLENT+ Condition ! with at most 3-4 ultra light, extremely fine short micro line on the Surface in Natural Good Daylight, which are lost in the shine of the vinyl and can neither be heard nor felt !!! The LP has only been played a few times at most and has been absolutely fantastically cared for. Just look at the photos in detail, fantastic ! The labels are fresh and clean, except for a small signature on label 1 !
The playback also grades EXCELLENT + to NEAR MINT! . It's a AMAZING player, the all-important 'Heartbeat' intro plays nice and quietly, and without the crackle which is otherwise the case with many recordings. The individual instrument solos and vocals sound fantastic. The bass is crisp, tight and powerful. Absolutely Nice !
This is a great player and it is rare to find a 1st press DSotM that also plays so FANTASTIC! There are no playback issues to report, no pops, no clicks, and no skips. No Skip on the Track Money B1 !!! The 1st press 'midnight blue' tinted sleeve is in EXCELLENT ! Condition, with Light Signs of Handling ! Both posters have no tears, folds, tape marks or pin holes NEAR MINT! Both postcard stickers are unused NEAR MINT! Posters and postcards look absolutely fresh and as if they had just been unfolded! The original black inner cover is in nice EXCELLENT Condition, without cracks on the edges or chips, just with a slight crack in the middle as shown in the photo. Otherwise absolutely excellent condition and clean!
A really great looker and a great player, 1 st Press UK Set in fantastic Condition !!!
In the October 2020 issue, the renowned vinyl magazine “MINT” judged the best LPs of all time about the Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon 1st UK pressing: The most sought-after pressing is the 1st UK pressing with the blue triangle. The Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon remains one of the best-sounding productions in music history for half a century. And the sound of the British 1st pressing is the measure of all things. Clear and detailed, dynamic and engagingly balanced. Ultimately, only this 1st UK pressing delivers sound perfection. A true Masterpiece !
Good Luck Bidding and Thank you !
PACKING
Special German made extra-stiff Cardboard Box designed for multiple LPs are used, even for single LP packages. The boxes are oversized and thus provide extra corner protection as well as great stiffness to the package. Additional protection may also be used when found nessesary, such as stiffeners, bubble-wrap, extra corner-protection. I do not charge anything for packing materials.
GRADINGS
MINT(-) is as close to new as a used LP or cover can get, unplayed or played 1-2 times at most with no visual signs of use on surfaces.
MINT- is superb, almost like new. No marks, scratches, clicks, noise, or anything else. All minor blemishes will be mentioned in the individual descriptions.
EX or EXCELLENT is also VERY nice, 2-3 very fine light inaudible marks here or there perhaps, no disturbing noise, great sound quality.
VG+ is nice with light hairlines, a few marks maybe. Please see individual notes in case of VG+ or lower gradings.
VG... Well used but still very enjoyable. See individual notes on the item in question.
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