Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon 1st Uk press Solid Blue Triangle SHVL 804
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This is a rare Pink Floyd vinyl record, titled "The Dark Side Of The Moon" and released in 1973 by EMI/ Harvest. Cat number SHVL804. The record features 33 RPM speed and is a first pressing in solid blue triangle on label, with a cardboard sleeve case type. The vinyl material is in Good (G) grading, and the record has a catalogue number of SHVL 804. The sleeve is also in Good (G) grading, with an original inner sleeve feature. This LP record is a great addition to any music collection, especially for fans of progressive rock and blues. The record size is 12", and it is a must-have for collectors of first pressings. "The Dark Side Of The Moon" is the eighth studio LP to be released by Pink Floyd. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, England and released in 1973. It stands as one of the most successful commercial recordings of all time, and has been released in many countries. In the U.S., the album has spent more time on the Billboard 200 album chart than any other release in modern history.
Early releases included two posters and two color stickers inside the gatefold sleeve, all designed by the U.K. graphics and design company Hipgnosis.
The most sought-after and valuable version of DSOTM is the original U.K. Harvest issue (The Dark Side Of The Moon), identifiable with a solid blue prism on the labels instead of the shaded triangle used on most other versions. Performed by:
David Gilmour – vocals, guitars, Synthi AKS
Nick Mason – drums, percussion, tape effects
Roger Waters – bass guitar, vocals, VCS 3, tape effects
Richard Wright – organ (Hammond and Farfisa), piano, electric piano (Wurlitzer, Rhodes), EMS VCS 3, Synthi AKS, vocals
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