Pink Floyd Relics LP - UK Stereo 1st SRS 5071 1971 A-1/B-2
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# PINK FLOYD - RELICS (UK 1ST PRESSING, 1971)
**Label:** EMI Starline
**Catalogue Number:** SRS 5071
**Matrix/Runout Side 1:** SRS 5071 A-1
**Matrix/Runout Side 2:** SRS 5071 B-2
**Mother / Stamper Side 1:** 3 / A (Mother 3, Stamper 3)
**Mother / Stamper Side 2:** 3 / O (Mother 3, Stamper 5)
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### ITEM DESCRIPTION
Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible genuine **1971 UK First Pressing** of Pink Floyd’s compilation album *Relics*. This is the definitive collector's configuration featuring the original **A-1 / B-2** matrix lacquer cuts paired with the iconic fully textured Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve.
### INVESTOR & AUDIOPHILE NOTE
This specific archival copy features an exceptional, ultra-low matrix pairing: **Mother 3 / Stamper 3** on Side One, and **Mother 3 / Stamper 5** on Side Two. Pressed in the earliest weeks of the May 1971 factory run using completely fresh metal parts, it delivers the warmest, most dynamic audio definition possible for these tracks—far superior to later, worn-down budget represses.
### LABEL & SLEEVE VARIANT DETAILS
* **Labels:** Original textured blue Starline labels. Features the earliest *"The Gramophone Co Ltd"* rim text and the boxed EMI logo with *"Made in Gt. Britain"* underneath.
* **Sleeve:** Original 1971 fully textured jacket featuring Nick Mason’s iconic "antiques and curios" sketch.
PINK FLOYD RELICS - 1st PRESS 1967
### CONDITION GRADING: EXCELLENT (EX / EX)
* **Sleeve Condition (EX):** The delicate, unlaminated white card stock is in wonderful condition. It remains remarkably bright with only minimal, natural age yellowing. The textured design is highly tactile and sharp. The spine text is completely legible, corners are square, and there are no seam splits, ink marks, or tape.
* **Vinyl Condition (Visual) (EX):** The vinyl retains its brilliant, deep factory gloss. Under bright inspection light, the surface is incredibly clean, showing only a couple of faint, harmless paper-removal hairlines that do not affect playback. Labels are pristine with minimal spindle wear.
* **Audio Performance (EX):** Plays beautifully across both sides with superb fidelity and a wide, warm soundstage. The quietest acoustic movements (such as *Julia Dream* and *Cirrus Minor*) play clear and loud. There are no loud pops, clicks, or skips—just exceptional first-press sound quality with only minimal, occasional soft dust crackle typical of a well-preserved 50+ year old record.
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