Pink Floyd - Meddle (Incredibly Rare Mint 1971 UK First Pressing)
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Artist & Title: Pink Floyd – Meddle
Meddle: Rare 1971 UK first pressing 6 track LP on the Harvest label with ‘The Gramophone Co’ perimeter text, ‘Made in Gt Britain’ near bottom of label and A3/B3 matrices. Includes the classics ‘One of These Days’, ‘A Pillow of Winds’ and ‘Echoes’, textured gatefold picture sleeve complete with original inner. The sleeve is in beautiful condition with no signs of creasing, scuffing or discolouring.
The vinyl has A3/B3 matrix numbers in the run-out grooves and is in MINT condition. Hard enough to find in reasonable condition, this copy is in MINT CONDITION and the Garrod & Lofthouse textured picture sleeve is also in MINT CONDITION. And as these UK 1st pressings come up so infrequently in this condition this could be a once in a lifetime opportunity to add this extreme rarity to your collection at an extremely advantageous price.
Catalogue Number: Harvest – SHVL 795, EMI – IE 064-04917
Release date: November 1971 (UK)
Overall Grade: MINT/MINT (LP/Cover)
Matrix/Runout: Side 1: SHVL 795 A-3 2 Side 2: SHVL 795 B-3 1 P
This rare MINT FIRST PRESSING Pink Floyd LP from the beginning of the band’s prime is hardly ever offered for sale in this condition.
This is the very rare real thing: a GENUINE first UK issue in MINT CONDITION. The sleeve is also in MINT CONDITION, with no creases, scratches, tears, writing, stickers, dog-ears or other damage. See pics. All items are the genuine originals bought together by me in 1971. The LP is the original first issue stereo LP, which was only played on top-end audiophile equipment and lovingly cared for.
THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF THIS UNIQUE ALBUM EVER OFFERED FOR SALE IN RECENT TIMES
Meddle is the sixth studio album by British progressive rock group Pink Floyd, released November 1971 in the UK on Harvest Records. It was produced between the band's touring commitments, from January to August 1971. The album was recorded at a series of locations around London, including Abbey Road Studios and Morgan Studios.
With no material to work with and no clear idea of the album's direction, the band devised a series of novel experiments which eventually inspired the album's signature track, "Echoes". Although many of the group's later albums would be unified by a central theme with lyrics written mainly by Roger Waters, Meddle was a group effort with lyrical contributions from each member. The cover, containing a close-up shot of an ear underwater, was, as with several previous albums, designed by Hipgnosis.
This may be your only ONCE IN A LIFETIME chance to own this piece of rock history in MINT condition, which is considered one of the landmark albums in the history of progressive rock.
Every successful band has a breakout album. Some take advantage of excellent debut records, while others take years to define their sound. In the case of Pink Floyd, the band had released several moderately successful psychedelic records, including debut “A Piper at the Gates of Dawn.” Throughout the late 60’s however, Pink Floyd began their shift to a more progressive sound while still retaining the psychedelic elements. Much of this was due to the need to replace lead guitarist and musical mastermind Syd Barrett in 1968, who showed signs of mental illness. David Gilmour would replace Barrett, and would be instrumental in defining the band’s progressive sound. In 1971, Pink Floyd released “Meddle” which would serve as their breakout album. It can be argued that without “Meddle” “Dark Side of the Moon”, “Wish You Were Here”, and “Animals” never would have happened.
Meddle is the album that changed the sound of both Pink Floyd and prog rock forever.
A fantastic time warp example of this rarity in amazing condition, a true investment grade item - get it while you can!
AND IT MUST SELL IN THIS ONCE ONLY AUCTION
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