Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon VINYL SOLID BLUE A2/B2 UK 1st PRESS Complete
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Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon VINYL SOLID BLUE A2/B2 UK 1st PRESS Complete
This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are several known variations - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
The following is a guide to identifying the elements that make up the first pressing, but for a more comprehensive guide it is best to refer to the Pink Floyd Archives website
Huge numbers were pressed to meet advance orders and there are 88 documented runout variations. There are several variations of sleeves, posters and stickers, and as these were produced by different companies and delivered to the pressing plant at different times there are several combinations.
1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.
2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.
3. A-2/B-2 matrix stamps appear in the runout area.
4. There is 1 ink variation used for printing sleeve blue/black.
5. There are 3 sleeve opening variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold-over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.
6. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi-matte paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.
7. Posters and stickers were printed on either matte or gloss paper.
8. Stickers may have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson', 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back', or plain white backs with the word "Permanent".
Ref - www.discogs.com/release/1873013-Pink-Floyd-The-Dark-Side-Of-The-Moon
ABOUT THIS COPY: - PLEASE READ THIS:
Matrices A2/B2
Sleeve - has some rubbing and storage wear. Solid with good spine and nice blue/black colour
Inner sleeve - is original black semi-matte paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right. It has some wear and creasing and a couple of tears on one side but remains intact. The polythene inner has come loose a bit and is quite wrinkled up.
Contains both original posters which are unused and excellent and 2x sticker sets , which are excellent crack back examples (see photos)
Labels are clean , no writing ; a few light scratches and a little wear from past usage
There are plenty of light visible marks on the vinyl, nothing deep, it is probably in better condition than you would expect for its age !
Nothing causes any skips / sticks or really loud interference
The record plays through nicely. Inevitably there is some crackle heard in quiet sections and a few light pops. Nothing that detracts from a really enjoyable listen.
many thanks
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