Pink Floyd ( Dark side of the Moon )V.Rare UK 1st Press 100% Complete N.Mint

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PINK FLOYD  :

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON 

Most music lovers will be aware of this all time classic lp which has broken so many world records in sales, charts , popularity statistics etc etc ( a personal favourite of mine ) This masterpiece was released in March 1973 but the band had played several numbers on the circuit  in 1972  under the title   ' Eclipse - A piece for assorted Lunatics ' A fantastic creation of Genius that deals with the burdons of everyday life that drive people to insanity !

There are many releases of this album in just about every country but this is the holy-grail original UK 1st Pressing with the quickly withdrawn solid blue triangle label variant ( which was quickly re-worked to the transparant varaint - due to the difficulty in reading the track listings ) This example is the extremely rare Matrix error variation where the mother and stamper codes were never stamped !!! i have included a list of every UK pressed  variation of this masterpiece below !

U.K. Stereo Releases.

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (test-pressing release, 1LP, white promo labels)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, solid prism, matrix: A-1, B-1)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, solid prism, misspress, matrix: A, B, without stampers/mothers))

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, solid prism, matrix: A-2, B-2)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, The Press Pack, 24-02-1973)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, solid prism, "Factory Sample" issue)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, solid prism, export release, G.B. sticker)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (1st issue, test-pressing, 2LP, 16-03-1973, white promo labels)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (2nd issue, original black inner, "Made in Gt. Britain" on labels)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (2nd issue, white inner, "Made in Gt. Britain" on labels)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (2nd issue, white cover with purple TDSotM sticker)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (2nd issue, original black inner, misspress, without stampers-mothers, matrix A-B only)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (3rd issue, classic cover, "EMI Records" on edge)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (3rd issue, misspress, Side A: 3rd issue label, Side B: 1^ issue label 'solid prism')

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (3rd issue, misspress, "EMI Records" on Side A, "The Gramophone..." on Side B)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (4th issue, classic cover and labels, no text on edge)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (5th issue, different bottom edge with "EMI Records" and "Made in Gt.Britain")

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (5th issue, testpressing, 1LP, white labels)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (5th issue, misspressing, SQ quadraphonic issue on Side A, 5^ issue on Side B)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (5th issue, standard cover #A, misspress, without stampers-mothers, matrix hand etched)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (5th issue, standard cover #B, misspress, without stampers-mothers, matrix hand etched)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (5th issue, missaligned on label S1)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804 / 10 5249 16     (6th issue, codebar, "Made in Gt. Britain")

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804 / 10 5249 16     (6th issue, codebar, "Made in Gt. Britain" on second line on bottom edge)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804 / 10 5249 16     (6th issue, codebar, "Made in Gt. Britain" on second line on bottom edge, missaligned on S1)

EMI-Harvest Records     8 55673 1 / EMD 1114     (1997, EMI 100th Anniversary Series)

EMI Records     7243 8 59865 1 2 / EMD 1114     (1997, digital recording, blurred sticker, codebar)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804 7243 582136 1 4     (30th Anniversary limited edition, march 2003, codebar, booklet)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804 7243 582136 1 4     (30th Anniversary limited edition, march 2003, codebar, booklet, Capitol export release)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804 50999 029876 1 3     (limited edition 180 grams, september 2011, codebar, booklet)

U.K. Quadriphonic Releases - Picture Disc.

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVL 804     (original picture-disc, prism + pyramids)

EMI-Harvest Records     SHVLP 804     (picture-disc from "First XI" box)

EMI-Harvest Records     Q4 SHVL 804     (1st quadriphonic issue, "EMI Records Ltd...")

EMI-Harvest Records     Q4 SHVL 804     (1st quadriphonic issue, misspress on run-off)

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON     

EMI / HARVEST    CAT No   SHVL 804 

MATRIX NOs MOTHER / STAMPS 

SHVL 804 A            /       SHVL 804  B      ( Mega rare miss pressed variant without matrix ending and mother stamper codes !!!!

COVER

This is an original matt midnight blue Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold cover, right-hand side opening . This cover has survived very well by most standards , it's not the most durable type of cover and most are extremely worn with storage / handling use / ring wear etc but this is clean and bright both inside and out.There are some very light storage wear marks but these are very minor and it looks better 'in the flesh' than on the images ! there are no tears, stains or writing present and it still has the promo sticker attached, overall a very nice example and well above the average condition offered with nothing more than a couple of light bruises to the corners and some shelf wear (see-pics)  EXCELLENT MINUS CONDITION !

Both sides still retain a deep rich glossy shine and look extremely clean and fresh with glass like playing surfaces with no visable blemishes , hairlines or scuffs ! easy to see ( and hear ) that this has been very well cared for ! stunning example that not only looks like new but sounds crystal clear throught both sides , even between tracks is almost silent, this really is an outstanding example of this maserpiece ! You will struggle to find a nicer example, don't miss out  Visualy and Audibly between EXCELLENT  PLUS  and NEAR MINT  CONDITION  see-pics

Original earliest solid blue triangle ! both labels are in super clean condition with no stickers, writing , stains or wear to the centre hole ! there are some faint spindle traces but only visable on angled viewing in direct light . Overall a very clean and bright set  EXCELLENT PLUS CONDITION !

GRADING:

ITEMS ARE  GRADED USING THE UK RECORD COLLECTOR GRADING SYSTEM.ALL ITEMS ARE PLAY GRADED AT VOLUME AND ARE VISUALY INSPECTED BOTH IN DAYLIGHT AND UNDER STRONG LIGHTING WITH DETAILED DESCRIPTION.

PACKING:

DISCS ARE ALWAYS REMOVED FROM THEIR COVERS AND HOUSED IN PROTECTIVE PLASTIC SLEEVES.THEY ARE THEN PLACED BETWEEN RIGID CARD STIFFERNERS AND THEN CAREFULLY PACKED IN STRONG PROFESSIONAL CUSTOM MADE BOXES. THUS GIVING MAXIMUM PROTECTION, SO YOU RECIEVE THE ITEM IN THE SAME CONDITION AS IT LEFT US.

POSTAGE:

PLEASE NOTE ! IF YOU ARE IN THE UK POSTAGE WILL BE £7.00 AS THESE ITEMS ARE IN SWEDEN ! EBAY DEFAULT IN LISTING ! POSTAGE COSTS WITHIN SWEDEN WILL BE £4.80 (48kr), THE REST OF EUROPE £7.00, FOR USA/CANADA /JAPAN £8.50 FOR ANYWHERE ELSE PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ! IF THE TOTAL VALUE OF THE ITEM (S) IS MORE THAN £30, WE WILL ONLY SEND WITH SIGNED FOR INSURED POSTAGE, WHICH COSTS EXTRA DEPENDING ON THE WEIGHT AND DESTINATION.PLEASE BE ASSURED  WHATEVER THE POSTAGE COSTS, IS ALL THAT YOU WILL PAY ! WE DO NOT MAKE PROFIT ON POSTAGE FEES OR ADD COSTS FOR PACKING ETC.ADDITIONAL LPs WILL BE APPROX £3.00 EACH , DEPENDING ON WEIGHT AND DESTINATION.

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