PINK FLOYD - DARK SIDE OF THE MOON - Solid Blue Triangle 2u/2u 1973 HARVEST LP

	£		253
	$		335

Pink Floyd -Dark Side Of The Moon   Scarce Solid Blue Triangle Labels with silver text 
A-2 / B-2 matrix. Harvest :  SHVL 804    UK - 1973 Circular sticker on sleeve.  Black poly-lined inner bag with silver lettering . 'Made In Great Britain' and 'Patent Nos. 1125555 1072844'  'The Gramophone Company....' on label rim. Dark blue-tinged gatefold sleeve with single opening and fold-under leading edge.

Sleeve and Vinyl are virtually in Excellent condition (many would consider Excellent) Please note the comments below and accompanying pictures - especially concerning the labels. 
 

Matrix numbers -

• SHVL 804 A-2  4 GAO
• SHSP 804 B-2  4 GMA

This shows many signs of being a first pressing:

Blue-tinged G&L gatefold sleeve is in virtually EXCELLENT condition with no tears, splits or writing and bears the 7303 date in the blue text on the inner gatefold. Some minor vertical cracking on the front near the spine and some minor corner wear prevent my calling it EXCELLENT. The circular sticker on the front sleeve is fresh and intact and is as good as I've seen. No writing, splits or tears. 

Original black poly-lined inner bag with silver text is fully intact with no writing, splits or tears. EXCELLENT

Disc is shiny with only a few light scuffs under a bright light, possibly made from taking the record out of the inner bag. Looks EXCELLENT. Audio has the warmth and clarity of a first pressing. There is the occasional light static in the quieter parts. Nothing I would call 'crackle'and nothing to spoil the listening pleasure of most. I'll grade it near EXCELLENT but it mainly looks and plays better. 

Labels are clean with moderate light spindle marking. The Gramophone Company... on rim.

There is writing on both labels in blue pen and dated 'Easter 1973' when someone gave it as a gift (and, no, it was not I that did this but you could say that it adds to the authenticity and uniqueness of the item).

To save you asking, there are no posters or stickers available with this item, except the circular sticker on the front cover.

Nice example of scarce original pressing.

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