Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon vinyl UK 1st release 1973 A2/B2 matrix

This is the original form of the release, it has solid light blue prism LP picture labels with silver lettering, later forms have an empty prism. It has a gatefold sleeve, and there are known variations* - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.

*this is sleeve 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed.

1. The label has a solid light blue prism. Subsequent pressings have a blue glowing inner edge prism with the centre black.2. 'The Gramophone Co.' text starts at 10 o'clock on label.3. A-2/B-2 matrix stamps appear in the runout area.4. printing sleeve blue/black.5. There are 3 sleeve opening variations*6. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi-matte paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right.7. Posters and stickers were printed on either matte or gloss paper.

8. Stickers may have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson', 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back', or plain white backs with the word "Permanent".

ref - www.discogs.com/release/1873013-Pink-Floyd-The-Dark-Side-Of-The-Moon

THIS ITEM:

ORIGINAL UK PRESSING, SOLID BLUE PRISM LABEL, TRUE VERY DARK BLUEY BLACK GATEFOLD SLEEVE, WITH

NO FLAW ON 'MONEY' WHICH IS A RARE THING AS THE VAST MAJORITY OF THESE FIRST PRESSINGS HAVE THE FLAW, SO THE AUDIO IS NOT EFFECTED AND VERY LISTENABLE THROUGHOUT.

COMEX COMPLETE WITH BOTH STICKERS AND POSTERS.

MATRIX; A-2, B-2.

Condition and details below:

The outer gatefold sleeve is intact. It shows signs of wear front and back, and some wear on spine/edges, some creases on openings and some scratches on front. Please look at all the photos for a clear idea

Original black inner sleeve has frayed at the opening and the inner polythene is a bit loose. There are some tears to centre, a big one on one side... 

The 2 posters are close to excellent, have not been displayed at any time and look to be in good original shiny condition

The 2 original stickers are unused. Both have some creases across them.

The labels are excellent, very clear and strong colur blue in centre, very readable. Just some very light signs of use on close inspection around spindle hole

The vinyl has light scuffs and hairlines on both sides  - NO FEELABLE SCRATCHES AND NO JUMPS / STICKS ! (see pics for general condition)

It is a very good listen overall, some pops occasionally and the light scuffs causing a bit of crackle in runins/quietest moments, which is as expected really. The most powerful bits sound really strong . Have a listen to the recorded clips as this gives a good idea...

Look at the screenshot of the graph from the Discogs entry in the photos. The most recent one (16/3) sold for over £1100 (OK - it was NM by all accounts,  so not expecting that for this...) - the average is over £300 though ; so... a reasonably low auction start - sensible offers considered. Happy Bidding

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