Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here Vinyl LP Columbia JC 33453 1975

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Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here Vinyl LP - Columbia JC 33453
with "Shine On You Crazy Diamond"
Condition: VG-- (Good +) Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays well throughout with audible background noise, but no skips. Original cover is fully intact with good color and light wear, no splits or writing. Includes original inner sleeve.
Wish You Were Here is the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd, released in 1975 through Columbia Records in the US, their first for the label. 
The lyrics express alienation and criticism of the music business. The bulk of the album is taken up by "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", a nine-part tribute to the Pink Floyd co-founder Syd Barrett, who had left seven years earlier due to his deteriorating mental health. Barrett coincidentally visited during the recording. Guest singers included Roy Harper, who provided the lead vocals on "Have a Cigar", and Venetta Fields, who added backing vocals to "Shine On You Crazy Diamond". 
Wish You Were Here was certified gold in the UK and the US in its year of release and topped the charts in several European countries. By 2004, it had sold an estimated 13 million copies worldwide. It initially received mixed reviews; critics found its music uninspiring and inferior to Pink Floyd's previous work. It was later acclaimed as one of the greatest albums of all time, appearing on lists including Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums at which it was ranked at #264 in 2023. It was cited by the keyboardist, Richard Wright, and the guitarist, David Gilmour, as their favourite Pink Floyd album.

Track listing
Side one 1. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (Parts I–V) 2. "Welcome to the Machine"
Side two 3. "Have a Cigar" 4. "Wish You Were Here" 5. "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" (Parts VI–IX)
Pink Floyd David Gilmour – vocals, guitars, pedal steel guitar, EMS Synthi AKS, additional bass, glass harmonica, tape effects Nick Mason – drums, percussion, timpani, cymbals, tape effects Roger Waters – vocals, bass, EMS VCS 3, additional guitar, glass harmonica, tape effects Richard Wright – Hammond organ, ARP, Minimoog, piano, EMS VCS 3, Clavinet, Wurlitzer, Rhodes piano, vocals
Additional musicians Dick Parry – tenor and baritone saxophone on "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Roy Harper – lead vocals on "Have a Cigar" Venetta Fields – backing vocals Carlena Williams – backing vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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