Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here UK Vinyl LP SHVL 814 A4/B10 HTM Matrix Early Press

	£		40
	$		53

Description

Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here UK Vinyl LP SHVL 814 A4/B10 HTM Matrix Early Press

Item Description
The Definitive 1970s Prog-Rock Masterpiece
Up for auction is a beautiful early UK pressing of Pink Floyd’s 1975 classic, Wish You Were Here. This particular copy features the iconic HTM (Harry T. Moss) matrix etchings, ensuring the superior audio fidelity that audiophiles and Pink Floyd collectors demand.

Release Specifications & Identification
• Artist: Pink Floyd
• Album: Wish You Were Here
• Label: Harvest / EMI Records Ltd.
• Catalogue Number: SHVL 814
• Country of Origin: Great Britain (UK)
• Year: Approx. 1975/1976
• Matrix / Runout Numbers:
• Side 1: SHVL 814 A-4 (Stamped)
• Side 2: SHVL 814 B-10 (Stamped)
• Special Marking: "HTM" hand-etched in the runout (Mastered by Harry T. Moss).

Collector’s Highlights
• Audiophile Engineering: Features the "HTM" signature. Harry T. Moss was EMI’s legendary engineer; his cuts are famous for their clarity and "punch" compared to later reissues.
• First Issue Sleeve: Includes the original matte (unlaminated) outer sleeve and the heavy card-stock lyric inner sleeve with the clipped corners.
• Iconic Artwork: Legendary Hipgnosis-designed cover featuring the "Burning Man" handshake.

Tracklist
• Side A:
1. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)
2. Welcome to the Machine
• Side B:
1. Have a Cigar
2. Wish You Were Here
3. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)

Condition Report (Visual Grade)
Based on the high-resolution photos provided:
• Vinyl: Excellent (EX). The vinyl surface is very clean with a deep gloss. Only minor surface "paper scuffs" are visible under bright light, which should not affect play.
• Outer Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+). The white matte border shows light age-toning/foxing (very common for this title), but the edges are straight and the spine is fully legible.
• Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+). The die-cut card lyric sleeve is structurally sound. Note the slight discoloration/spotting on the white card consistent with its age.

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