Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon UK 1St Press SOLID BLUE TRIANGLE A2B2 EX+ TOP
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1,690
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Description
Original & complete 1st UK pressing of Pink Floyd - The Dark Side if the Moon LP from March, 1973. Solid blue 1st press labels. 1st press 'midnight blue' tint sleeve that seals on the front panel as per 1st press sleeves. This sleeve also has the round purple title sticker on the front which is the 1st version 67 mm larger sticker before being reduced in size for later pressings. The set is complete with all inserts - both 1st Version posters and the both postcard stickers with the original black poly-lined inner sleeve. The two postcard stickers are 1st press „Fasson Crack back“ versions, also recognizable by the brown oblique lines on the back. The black die-cut inner has the patent numbers and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' printed on as-per 1st press sets. All parts are original.
Serial number: SHVL 804
Matrix numbers: A-2 / B-2
Mother/Stamper codes: 2 OD / 2 GR
Condition:
Breathtakingly clean condition! The vinyl is glossy to its original appearance, just look at the detail photos, exceptionally clear ! with only a few isolated short ones extremely Light fine marking/micro-lines in the gloss, that cannot be heard or felt EX + condition, superb ! free from other smudges or lines of any form, superb! Both labels are fresh and clean. A slight short inscription on the label hole 1. The disc lies absolutely flat on the turntable without warping. It plays beautifully, clearly, with no jumps or sticks, no repeated clicking or loud intrusive pops on either side.
Track A1's long, quiet "heartbeat" intro is nice and quiet and a great start to a big, punchy 1st press sound that continues as it begins on both sides. The guitars and the vocals convey a gripping and great listening experience! I can imagine that's exactly how the band wanted it to sound.
The 1st edition 'midnight blue' tinted case is in NEAR MINT ! with only minimal light signs of storage, Amazing. Both posters have no rips, creases, tape or pinholes NEAR MINT ! Both postcard stickers are unused NEAR MINT ! The Original Black poly-lined interior has no tears and the lining is fully intact NEAR MINT !
A complete 1st UK press set in Fantastic Condition !
This is a rare Chance,
Good Luck Bidding and Thank you
items are play graded and carefully checked. All LPs are cleaned on the Gläss Ultrasonic Vinyl Cleaner for optimal sound-quality.
PACKING
Special German made extra-stiff Cardboard Box designed for multiple LPs are used, even for single LP packages. The boxes are oversized and thus provide extra corner protection as well as great stiffness to the package. Additional protection may also be used when found nessesary, such as stiffeners, bubble-wrap, extra corner-protection. I do not charge anything for packing materials.
GRADINGS
MINT(-) is as close to new as a used LP or cover can get, unplayed or played 1-2 times at most with no visual signs of use on surfaces.
MINT- is superb, almost like new. No marks, scratches, clicks, noise, or anything else. All minor blemishes will be mentioned in the individual descriptions.
EX or EXCELLENT is also VERY nice, 2-3 very fine light inaudible marks here or there perhaps, no disturbing noise, great sound quality.
VG+ is nice with light hairlines, a few marks maybe. Please see individual notes in case of VG+ or lower gradings.
VG... Well used but still very enjoyable. See individual notes on the item in question.
Thank you all and Good luck for Bidding this rarest Grail in Music.
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