VERY RARE PINK FLOYD: The Dark Side Of The Moon ORG 1st Press UK LP SOLID PRISM

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PINK FLOYD: The Dark Side Of The Moon Ultra rare and very hard to find Genuine Original 1973 UK first pressing 10-track LP with SOLID BLUE PRISM labels and silver lettering, Gramophone Co. perimeter text. This has the A2/B2 matrices and has the well known pressing fault, where it skips a couple of times during the song Money. This example has right-side pocket opening only (not glued) and displays a distinct green colour tinge unlike the jet black print of later issues, also includes the black lined inner, two stickers & two matt posters.

From the Pink Floyd Archives.
Pressings that use A-2 / B-2 lacquers have minor sound quality issues, particularly during the song, Money. Some copies also have a skip pressed into the grooves during the song Money. Such issues were corrected with the A-3 / B-3 cuttings, with the exception of the peak level distortion during the clocks at the beginning of the song Time (the MFSL UHQR LP is the only vinyl pressing without such distortion).
Copies of the Dark Side of the Moon LP with solid blue triangle labels without any stamper or mother numbers in the matrix are not U.K. releases (they are likely from Denmark). All U.K. EMI releases will have some sort of stamping code in the matrix. SHVL804

Information:
Front Cover Option 1: Dark blue with prism.
Front Cover Opion 2: Black cover with prism.
The front cover has been found with three different types of front openings:
- Front Opening Option1: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together.
- Front Opening Option2: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening.
- Front Opening Option3: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.
Back Cover: Inverted prism. In the upper right corner, it says: " SHVL 804, (IE 064-05249), stereo."
Inside Cover: Black with heartbeat and lyrics. "Printed and made by Garrod and Lofthouse Ltd." in blue text in lower left corner.
Spine: Dark blue / black spine.
Cover Sticker: Some copies had a round purple title sticker on the cover.
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Die-cut black polylined inner sleeve with patent numbers and "Made in Great Britain" in silver at the bottom.
Inserts:
1) Posters: Issued with two posters, a blue pyramid poster, and a poster of the band members in landscape style.
Two different types of posters have been found with this issue:
Posters Option1: The posters have a matte finish, are softer in color, and have a wider border.
1a) Pyramid Poster: Blue pyramid. Matte. There is no catalog number on the poster.
1b) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in landscape style with "SHVL 804" in the bottom right corner. Matte.
Posters Option 2: The posters have a gloss finish, are darker in color, and have a narrower border.
2a) Pyramid Poster: Blue pyramid poster. Glossy. There is no catalog number on the poster.
2b) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in landscape style with "SHVL 804" in the bottom right corner. Glossy.
2) Stickers: Issued with two stickers, one yellow and one brown.
Four different types of stickers have been found with this issue:
Stickers Option1: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "FasPrint permanent crack back patented" on the back.
1a) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is tan with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "FasPrint Permanent," and "Crack Back Patented." on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
1b) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is tan with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "FasPrint Permanent," and "Crack Back Patented." on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
Stickers Option 2: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "Permanent" on the back.
2a) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. The backing paper is white with "Permanent" on the paper. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
2b) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green self-adhesive sticker with Dark Side of the Moon graphics. Matte. There is no catalog number on the sticker.
Stickers Option 3: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "FasPrint Removable R-100" on the back.
Stickers Option 4: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "adestor Torros Hostench so" on the back. Possibly from Spain.
Labels: Black Harvest label with solid light blue triangle (prism).
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:
The Gramophone Co. Ltd. All rights of the manufacturer and of the owner of the recorded work reserved.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Made in Gt. Britain
Unauthorised public performance broadcasting and copying of this record prohibited.

PLAY GRADED:
Equipment used to test this LP was my Townsend Rock turntable, Linn Ittok modified arm and
Audio Technica VM95ML Shibata modified cartridge. Lavardin IS amp with Trilogy 906 phono stage. Speakers are Impluse H6's.

Side 1
There is surface noise to the lead in track and through the very quieter moments but nothing that was to the detriment to the tracks or any listening pleasure. There was just the quietest click on the very last track which was heard for 3 revolutions. Otherwise side one played without any major pops or noisy crackle.
The noise floor through all tracks was low and did not over power or intrude when listening.

Side 2
Lead in to track one had low surface noise, all tracks played with again very low noise floor even in the quieter places. Again no tracks exhibited over loud pops or crackle the only noise that was evident was the very last seconds on the last track leading into the dead wax. The noise floor through all tracks was low and did not over power or intrude when listening.
Side 2 has a visible mark on track 2 and a visible mark on track 3 both did not intrude into the listening when played.

Overall every track played with clarity that was astounding for an LP that is 49 years old. I’ve heard modern recordings with more surface noise than this LP. Sonically there was no distortion, there was depth and a full picture of music. The LP sonically clearly has not been played to death and on play back it has many more years of life in between the grooves.
It truly was a joy to listen too, and if graded out of 10 then it clearly exhibited is touching 8/10.
Visually it’s not mint but it certainly sounds excellent.

Please note that this is a used item and there is always isolated static, ticks, light pops that maybe or can be heard, even in the quieter places during the play of any vinyl. There will be elements of surface noise. More noise than others. Please remember that this is an original 44 year old vinyl. A habit of cleaning the vinyl with a carbon brush before each play will reduce any static. If possible you should have the LP occasionally professionally cleaned.

I cannot guarantee exactly how this LP will sound on your turntable/system - Cartridge and stylus profile, tracking weight, Arm VTA, arm type all go to make a difference to the sound and playback of this LP.

THE COVER: The cover shows light wear to the top and bottom edges, all 4 corners have just the lightest minimal wear with no damage. There is no damage to the spine which has only minimal creasing. There is storage surface scuffing. There is no other damage to the cover and has been graded in EXCELLENT condition.

THE BACK COVER: Remains identical to the front, but does show slightly more surface scuffing and has been graded in EXCELLENT condition.

THE INSIDE COVER: The inside when viewed is in perfect condition with no wear or damage. And has been graded in EXCELLENT condition.

THE INNER SLEEVE: The Die-cut black inner sleeve has the patent numbers and "Made in Great Britain" in silver at the bottom has been graded in VERY GOOD condition. There is no wear, splits, writing or other damage.

THE INSERTS: Both posters have been graded in MINT condition. There is no wear, splits, writing or other damage. Both stickers are graded in EXCELLENT condition with just a minimal amount of creasing

THE VINYL: Both sides of this classic LP revels a very clean deep beautiful shine. There are no deep scratches to any side of this LP. There are hairline marks, there are light surface scuffs to either side when held under a strong light. I have graded the vinyl in EXCELLENT condition.
Side 1 in EXCELLENT condition. Side 2 in EXCELLENT condition.

THE LABELS: Both labels are in EXCELLENT condition and showing only minimal spindle marks, with no wear around the central spindle hole.

Matrix Numbers: Side 1 SHVL 804 A2 GRR 5 Side 2 SHVL 804 B2 GGG

TRACK LISTING
01. Speak To Me
02. Breathe
03. On The Run
04. Time
05. The Great Gig In The Sky
06. Money
07. Us And Them
08. Any Colour You Like
09. Brain Damage
10. Eclipse

Year of Release: 1973 - 49 years old
Artist: PINK FLOYD
Title: The Dark Side of the Moon
Format: LP
Record Label: HARVEST
Catalogue No: SHVL804
Additional info: Hard to find and Deleted
Country of Origin: Original UK 1st Pressing


UK £4.90
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