Pink Floyd Obscured By Clouds 1st press Gramophone Ltd A-1-B-1 Ex Condition

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Pink Floyd "OBSCURED BY CLOUDS"  Label: Harvest SHSP 4020 U.K 1972 Original 1st Press  Matrix Stampers A-1-B-1 For Collectors Of Pink Floyd Issues   The Pink Floyd Observed By Clouds Archive is a highly sought-after vinyl record from 1972, featuring a 12" LP in a cardboard sleeve. This first pressing on the Harvest record label showcases the iconic band's experimental rock, progressive rock, and psychedelic rock style. With a near mint record grading and excellent sleeve grading, this black vinyl LP is a collector's item for fans of Pink Floyd and classic rock music from the 1970s. The original cover and stereo audio channels make this a must-have for any vinyl enthusiast looking to add a piece of music history to their collection.
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Description: See Info At Bottom Of listing for Press Identification)    Vinyl :Nr Perfect " Played with no jumps or skips fantastic audio playback no scratches , very few in-out sleeve marks when held up to light" Surface Faint play Marks and light spindle lines on the label So Ex+ in relation to age nice thick heavy vinyl! Cover: V.G ++ - Split to bottom Storage wear and rubbing to all sides Bumps to corners , Thick Textured Original Cover , no writing or scuffs overall condition V.g++ as you would get for age in relation to manufacture great cover being honest !.( see photos )

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Title: Obscured by Clouds (Harvest Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SHSP 4020
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
A-1 / B-1: *
  1) SHSP 4020 A-1 G 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 GP 2 (both stamped)
  2) SHSP 4020 A-1 A 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 P 1 (both stamped) [IS1]
  3) SHSP 4020 A-1 GR 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 GD 1 (both stamped)
  4) SHSP 4020 A-1 GR 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RD 2 (both stamped)
  5) SHSP 4020 A-1 GP 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 A 1 (both stamped)
  6) SHSP 4020 A-1 GL 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 OG 2 (both stamped)
  7) SHSP 4020 A-1 RG 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 OG 2 (both stamped)
  8) SHSP 4020 A-1 RG 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 MO 3 (both stamped)
  9) SHSP 4020 A-1 RG 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 OD 2 (both stamped)
  10) SHSP 4020 A-1 AD 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 GD 1 (both stamped)
  11) SHSP 4020 A-1 AD 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 AO 2 (both stamped)
  12) SHSP 4020 A-1 AM 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RM 1 (both stamped)
  13) SHSP 4020 A-1 AT 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RM 1 (both stamped)
  14) SHSP 4020 A-1 AT 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 PM (both stamped)
  15) SHSP 4020 A-1 MM 1 / SHSP 4020 B-1 AM 1 (both stamped)
  16) SHSP 4020 A-1 MO / SHSP 4020 B-1 GO (both stamped)
  17) SHSP 4020 A-1 MP 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RR 2 (both stamped)
  18) SHSP 4020 A-1 MH / SHSP 4020 B-1 AM 1 (both stamped)
  19) SHSP 4020 A-2 OD 1 /SHSP 4020 B-2 HH 3 (both stamped)
  20) SHSP 4020 A-1 OD 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RG 2 (both stamped)
  21) SHSP 4020 A-1 OG 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 GL 2 (both stamped)
  22) SHSP 4020 A-1 OG 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RG (both stamped)
  23) SHSP 4020 A-1 OG 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 AA 2 (both stamped)
  24) SHSP 4020 A-1 OG 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 HT 2 (both stamped)
  25) SHSP 4020 A-1 OA / SHSP 4020 B-1 OH (both stamped)
  26) SHSP 4020 A-1 OO 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 RD 1 (both stamped)
  27) SHSP 4020 A-1 OH 2 / SHSP 4020 B-1 AM 2 (both stamped)
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A-2 / B-2:
  1) SHSP 4020 A-2 M 1 / SHSP 4020 B-2 R 1 (both stamped)
  2) SHSP 4020 A-2 P 1 / SHSP 4020 B-2 RO 3 (both stamped)
  3) SHSP 4020 A-2 T 1 / SHSP 4020 B-2 GO 2 (both stamped)
  4) SHSP 4020 A-2 GR 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 GG 2 (both stamped) [147g]
  5) SHPS 4020 A-2 GR 2 / SHPS 4020 B-2 GR 2 (both stamped) [147g]
  6) SHPS 4020 A-2 GL 1 / SHPS 4020 B-2 RO 3 (both stamped)
  7) SHPS 4020 A-2 GT 2 / SHPS 4020 B-2 AL 1 (both stamped)
  8) SHSP 4020 A-2 GT 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 AD 3 (both stamped)
  9) SHSP 4020 A-2 RR 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 OL 3 (both stamped)
  10) SHSP 4020 A-2 RP 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 OO 3 (both stamped)
  11) SHSP 4020 A-2 RP 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 OR 2 (both stamped)
  12) SHSP 4020 A-2 RH 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 MG 2 (both stamped)
  13) SHSP 4020 A-2 AH 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 MP 3 (both stamped)
  14) SHSP 4020 A-2 AL 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 OH 2 (both stamped)
  15) SHSP 4020 A-2 OR 1 / SHSP 4020 B-2 HL 3 (both stamped)
  16) SHSP 4020 A-2 OO 2 / SHSP 4020 B-2 LL 2 (both stamped)
  17) SHSP 4020 A-2 PD 1 / SHSP 4020 B-2 TR 3 (both stamped) [IS4]
Release Date: June 3, 1972
Release Information: First issue with "The Gramophone Co., Ltd." on the label.
* Note: The A-1 / B-1 pressings are the ones that Roger Waters talks about in the Live at Pompeii film as having too much "sibilance." Sibilance is a distorted, sharp or hissing sound that ocurrs during high frequency parts (like when pronouncing s, sh, or z) due to poor mastering.
Test Pressings:
1) Single album test pressing with a regular album cover, and blank white labels. The matrix numbers are:
SHSP 4020 A-1 C / SHSP 4020 B-1 C (both stamped)
2) Two one-sided albums with blank white labels. The matrix number on the sides with the music are:
SHSP 4020 A-2 C / SHSP 4020 B-2 C (both stamped)
3) Two one-sided albums with blank white labels. Inner sleeve is stamped: 26 JUNE 1972. The matrix numbers are:
SHSP-4020 A-2 1G / LPFB 2 136; SHSP-4020 B-2 1G / LPFB 2 136 (both stamped)
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain. Textured. Round corners.
Back Cover: Three circles with pictures from the movie, plus a fourth circle with song listing and credits. In the upper right corner, it says "SHSP 4020(IE 062 05054)" In the lower left corner, it says "7206 TPS Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. SHSP 4020."
Spine: Title and catalog number.
Cover Sticker: Some copies had a round "La Vallee" sticker on the top right of the front cover.
Inner Sleeve #1 [IS1]: [front] [back] Harvest Records inner sleeve.
Inner Sleeve #2 [IS2]: [front] Plain white inner sleeve with "Patent 1,125555" in the lower left corner, and "Made in Great Britain" in grey in lower right corner.
Inner Sleeve #3 [IS3]: Plain white inner sleeve with "Patent 1,125555" in the lower left corner, and "Made in Great Britain" in grey in lower right corner. At the bottom center is the number "4913 000 15413 617."
Inner Sleeve #4 [IS4]: Plain white inner sleeve with straight cropped corners.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest label. At the bottom of the label, it says "Made in GT Britain."
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:

Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:

Note: A copy of this issue was found with Harvest Heritage printed on the labels. Matrix: SHSP 4020 A-2 GGT 3 / SHSP 4020 B-2 GOR 5 (both stamped). It is believed that this was just a mistake by EMI using the wrong Harvest labels.