Description Pink Floyd DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Second stereo issue with a very dark black cover, a blue outline prism on the label, and "The Gramophone Co., Ltd." text on the label. Cover printed by Garrod & Lofthouse, Ltd. Record Company: Harvest Records Release Date : April 1973 Catalog Number: SHVL 804 Matrix Information: (side 1 ) SHVL 804 A-3 L1 / SHVL 804 B-2 RRG (both stamped) DESCRIPTIONGatefold Colour Picture Sleeve x 2 Original Posters and StickersVINYL CONDITION : Excellent ++ LABELS : Excellent COVER CONDITION: Excellent INSERTS: Unused New INNER SLEEVE : Ex Full Description Below : Collectors Copy -A3 -B2 Matrix Endings Look "1 L" to Mother Stampers Side 2 RRG 3 Very Early ! Near Mint Audio Archive (Light Isolated Static Only, No Loud Constant Clicks Or Pops) Stunning Original UK Issue Garrod & Lofthouse Printed Gatefold Cover! ( Looks and Sounds Barely Played!) Complete With Original Posters and Stickers! 45 Years Old Like This! Absolutely Astounding Vinyl & Audio Archive Copy!Very Hard To Find Clean Original UK 2nd Pressings Like This! The labelsThe original 2nd UK issue Harvest labels variation for this album with Blue Outline Prism. No spider marks/trails around the spindle hole, even when angled to the light and or no spindle ware the hole is perfectly round. Labels Immaculate No pen Marks or grubby finger marks clean Matte This has only ever been played barely a handful of times only from new play graded for this listing. So rare for an album that is over 45 years old! Impossible to find like this! very very collectable! Early 2nd UK pressings very rare in this condition! Only 1st & 2nd Press Have the indicators Written On Them as belowBlack 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. The vinyl The vinyl is absolutely superb! On initial visual inspection this looks like new and still retains its sheen from new! In the last 45 years this has been stored in a case with the vinyl separated from the sleeve and cover to prevent ring ware and damage and will be posted in the same manner with a extra protective paper sleeve from my Own Pink Floyd Collection Of which I will be posting more fantastic rare Albums for sale within the next coming Weeks While Off during The Festive holidays so look back for more Rare Records . The Audio Quality Played through track for track prior to listing at very loud volume on a top system!The audio quality is as you would expect of a vinyl in this nr Mint Condition clear and extremely vibrant through out in fact this plays truly superb. Please note: This played through superb unbelievable audio seperation, Even in between tracks this was generally lovely and quiet with just a hint of background static. This vinyl has been stored with original paper the cover in a poly sleeve for over 40 years! From My Private Collection The vibrancy of the audio on this pressing in my opinion is almost as good as it gets for this better than some 1st pressing , lies nice and flat heavy well pressed variation! I would class myself as highly critical and this is a truly exceptional sounding vinyl I would grade the audio at least excellent plus to near mint for the most part! It is noted that debrit was seen on the playing surface after play indicating that this need constsant cleaning before each play to reduce any static/ticks that may be heard in isolated places only. Please note! disclaimer ! Please allow for the odd isolated static/ /tick/pop that may be heard in quiet places or in between tracks, certainly not consistent throughout the audio. This is a genuine, over 40 years old vinyl Points to note! Before Playing A build up of dirt and dust in the grooves from laying dormant causes static crackle\ticks! A constant clean before each play is recommended ! This would reduce any static and enhance the audio quality! The Record Sleeve This is the original plain black paper record sleeve, No splits or tears, light with age, this is the original.Patent N0. 1,125,555 Made In Great Britain The Cover The original 2nd issue un-laminated Garrod & Lofthouse cover. Note These covers very, very difficult to keep in good condition and being primarily black in colour, these very prone to creasing and rubbing wear. There are no splits or tears and no nasty handwriting. Note: There are (no) real nasty creases. Just light crease lines at the spine edge to note. The spine is generally lovely and square with very slight creasing only. A truly superb example rarely seen like this.! No nasty rubbing or ring wear, any rubbing is light only in my opinion. The rear is exceptionally clean Any imperfections/fading with age, are not really noticed unless really looked for in my opinion. Light indents noted on the front of the cover but only noticed if looked for in my opinion. Just light rubbing wear on the corners inside but generally very clean with excellent round sticker to front. I would grade the cover at excellent in my opinion. The Posters and stickersThis is complete with the original posters and two original stickers! The posters have been opened before I took photos and have never been put on a wall. The stickers Like New (See photos) A Vinyl audio archive copy! Please see Identification Information Below Front Cover Black cover with prism. Round title sticker on cover. - Front Opening: The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together.Back Cover: Inverted prism. In the upper right corner, it says: " SHVL 804, (IE 064-05249), stereo." Inside Cover: Heartbeat line with lyrics and credits. Spine: Black spine. Inner Sleeve #1 [IS1]: Die-cut black paper inner sleeve with patent number and "Made in Great Britain" in silver at the bottom. Inserts:2) Stickers: Issued with two stickers, one yellow and one brown. Two different types of stickers have been found with this issue: -- Stickers #1 [S1]: 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 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 #1 [P1]: 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.2) Stickers: Issued with two stickers, one yellow and one brown.- Stickers #: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "FasPrint permanent crack back patented" on the back. ....... 1a) Brown graphics stiker: 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. 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