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PINK FLOYD - Dark Side Of The Moon UK 1st Press Solid Blue Triangle
This is a first pressing of "Dark side of the moon" by Pink Floyd, from 1973, Harvest
SHVL 804, A-2/ B-2. GDT stampers on the A-side, -1 at 6'o clock on the b-side.
This original solid prism issue had a pressing fault on many copies that led to a skip
on the track "Money" - this copy plays through with no skips.
The cover has some two light marks on the front cover, one on the rear and a little wear
to the extreme corners. The spines are all clean, as is the inner gatefold. The original
black inner sleeve has a few creases but no tears or splits. The two original posters have
never been used, the two original stickers are both clean.
The labels show a few spindle marks and a little wear when held to the light. The vinyl
surface looks very clean in natural light, even when held to strong light there are only
very few and very light hairlines visible, , no heavy marks at all. Clearly played, but still in
excellent condition and still demonstrating the wonderfully bright full sound that makes
this first pressing so sought after.
Play testing it there is some light background at the beginning of the first track and the
odd tick further into the first track. The rest of side one is pretty background free, the odd
tick here and there, certainly no persistent hiss or crackle associated with heavy play. The
B-side is virtually free of any noticeable background until the very last few seconds (as
the last track fades).
Larger photos below.
