PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LP UK ORIG SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE RARE PROG PSYCH

	£		356
	$		472

Item :

PINK FLOYD ~ THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LP

Original 1973 U.K. stereo "solid blue triangle" pressing released on the EMI Harvest label SHVL 804.

Description :

Very rare and hard to find Pink Floyd prog rock classic that has become increasingly collectable over the last few years.

First issue pressings of this iconic album were released with a solid blue triangle at the centre of the label unlike subsequent pressings. Similarly, only original copies were housed in a black poly-lined inner sleeve. The thick cardboard gatefold sleeve had a sticker on the front and came with two posters and two postcards.

The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in March 1973. It built on ideas explored in the band's earlier recordings and live shows, but lacks the extended instrumental excursions that characterised their work following the departure in 1968 of founder member, principal composer and lyricist, Syd Barrett. The Dark Side of the Moon's themes include conflict, greed, the passage of time and mental illness, the latter partly inspired by Barrett's deteriorating mental state.

The suite was developed during live performances and was premiered several months before studio recording began. The new material was recorded in two sessions in 1972 and 1973 at Abbey Road Studios in London. The group used some of the most advanced recording techniques of the time, including multitrack recording and tape loops. Analogue synthesisers were given prominence in several tracks, and a series of recorded interviews with the band's road crew and others provided the philosophical quotations used throughout. Engineer Alan Parsons was directly responsible for some of the most notable sonic aspects of the album. The album's iconic sleeve features a prism that represents the band's stage lighting, the record's lyrical themes, and keyboardist Richard Wright's request for a "simple and bold" design.

The Dark Side of the Moon was an immediate success, topping the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart for one week. It subsequently remained in the charts for 741 weeks from 1973 to 1988. With an estimated 50 million copies sold, it is Pink Floyd's most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling albums worldwide. It spawned two singles, "Money" and "Time". In addition to its commercial success, The Dark Side of the Moon is one of Pink Floyd's most popular albums among fans and critics, and is frequently ranked as one of the greatest rock albums of all time.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in super clean EXCELLENT condition with just a couple of fine light non-audible surface hairlines. Gorgeous!!!

Audio Quality :

The sound quality is superb with virtually no background noise at all. The music is a sheer delight to listen to. Stunningly crisp and clear!!!

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The classic iconic stickered gatefold sleeve is in superb shape with just the very faintest amount of wear. No splits, tears or writing. EXCELLENT condition.

Condition ~ Inner Sleeve :

Comes complete with the original "Made In Great Britain" black poly-lined inner sleeve which is in EXCELLENT condition. No splits.

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are nice and clean with just a few faint age spots and some light spindle marks. There is a tiny "I.R." initial written near the edge of the triangle on side one.

Condition ~ Inserts :

Comes complete with the original two posters and two postcards all of which are in great shape with no splits.

Matrix Numbers :

Side one : SHVL 804 A-2

Side two : SHVL 804 B-2

Miscellaneous :

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