Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon UK 1st Press LP EX
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Description
PINK FLOYD - 'THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON'
This EXCELLENT example of their best known album is a UK 1st pressing dating from March 1973 release on a custom solid blue triangle EMI/Harvest label: SHVL 804
Matrix numbers: SHVL 804 A-2 & SHVL 804 B-2
Stamper codes: 3/RO & 1/MR
Disc weight: 144g
The disc is housed in a matt 'Garrod & Lofthouse' printed gatefold with only one end open.
Complete with both posters & 'crack-back' stickers and a non-original poly-lined black inner-sleeve.
CONDITION
Disc
Labels: EXCELLENT
A clean & unfaded set with numerous spindle marks around each centre hole, but no other blemishes or wear.
Visual: EXCELLENT +
Perfectly clean deep-gloss playing surfaces which display no significant visual blemishes in strong daylight, whilst closer examination directly beaneth my powerful halogen desk lamp reveals little more than a sparkling rainbow shine and a few light marks consistent with sleeve removal. Both sides of this well looked-after copy lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.
Sound Quality: EXCELLENT
This highly respectable sounding copy received a moderate amount of play, but only ever carefully on good equipment. My single careful play-check at volume detected a little light background on the very quiet passages, such as the opening fade-in to track 1, side 1 - but no clicks, pops or any groovewear distortion in either channel. Still the best way to experience this album.
Cover: EXCELLENT
A clean and strong example of this easily worn cover which bears some light storage rubbing to the outer panels, but no significant or major faults throughout. There is a little shelfwear to the lower corners but no bumps or bruising to any. Inside is clean & unmarked and all seams are unstressed and the spine is clean & unworn.
Inner-sleeve: EXCELLENT
Posters: NEAR MINT
Factory folded and unhung.
Stickers: MINT
- This item is located in and will be shipped from AUSTRIA. Signed for airmail postage to UK addresses will be 11.75 GBP**
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