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Pink Floyd – The Dark Side Of The Moon

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon album cover

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Label:Harvest – SHVL 804, Harvest – 1E 064 o 05249
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, 5th, Gatefold
Country:UK
Released:
Genre:Rock
Style:Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock

Tracklist

A1Speak To Me
A2Breathe
A3On The Run
A4Time
A5The Great Gig In The Sky
Vocals – Clare Torry
B1Money
Saxophone – Dick Parry
B2Us And Them
Saxophone – Dick Parry
B3Any Colour You Like
B4Brain Damage
B5Eclipse
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Companies, etc.

  • Record Company – EMI
  • Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.
  • Record Company – The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
  • Recorded At – Abbey Road Studios
  • Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
  • Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗ – The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
  • Published By – Pink Floyd Music Publishers
  • Pressed By – EMI Records

Credits

  • Artwork [Sleeve Art By], Artwork [Stickers Art By] – George Hardie N.T.A.*
  • Backing Vocals – Barry St John*, Doris Troy, Leslie Duncan*, Liza Strike
  • Bass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Effects [Tape Effects] – Roger Waters
  • Design [Sleeve Design], Photography By – Hipgnosis (2)
  • Engineer – Alan Parsons
  • Engineer [Assistant] – Peter James
  • Keyboards, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3] – Richard Wright
  • Lacquer Cut By – HTM*
  • Lyrics By – Roger Waters
  • Percussion, Effects [Tape Effects] – Nick Mason
  • Producer, Music By – Pink Floyd
  • Supervised By [Mixing Supervised By] – Chris Thomas
  • Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer [VCS3] – David Gilmour
  • Written-By – Gilmour* (tracks: A2 to A4, B3), Mason* (tracks: A1, A4, B3), Wright* (tracks: A2, A4, A5, B2, B3), Waters* (tracks: A2 to A4, B1, B2, B4, B5)

Notes

This is a version of the 5th UK issue. For more information see pinkfloydarchives.com.
Issued in a gatefold sleeve with two A2-sized posters and two stickers.
Some copies came with a round sticker on the front with artist and title.

A2 listed as "Breathe In The Air" on label.
Tracks numbered 1 to 5 per side on the sleeve, and (a) to (i) on the labels, (a) consisting of (I) Speak To Me and (II) Breathe In The Air.

Differences from other versions:
- Logos and text on bottom left of gatefold are blue.
- On labels, no "Made in Gt. Britain" at 6 o'clock.
- On labels, "Pink Floyd Music Publ." below track list, replacing "World Copyrights Ltd." since 4th issue.
- No catalog number on the blue pyramid poster.
- Group poster has catalog number "SHVL 804" in the bottom right corner.

Gatefold:
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London
between June 1972 and January 1973
℗ 1973
Made and printed in Great Britain

Labels:
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Company Limited
Pink Floyd Music Publ.
Made in Gt Britain

Runouts: stamped, except "HTM" and "HARRY", etched.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Other (Printers code, inside gatefold): L 7303 TPS
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A-side): SHVL 804A
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B-side): SHVL 804B
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 1): SHVL 804 A-9 GOG 2 HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 1): SHVL 804 B-7 PT 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 2): SHVL 804 A-9 GOG HTM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 2): SHVL 804 B-8 RGP HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 3): SHVL 804 A-10 OA HARRY 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 3): SHVL 804 B-9 AMT HTM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 4): SHVL 804 A-9 GHO HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 4): SHVL 804 B-8 RGO HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 5): SHVL 804 A-10 180 HARRY 10
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 5): SHVL 804 B-10 11 M2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 6): 2 SHVL 804 A-8 HTM MT
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 6): 2 SHVL 804 B-7 AP ∵
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 7): SHVL 804 A-10 MP HARRY 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 7): SHVL 804 B-9 AMM HTM 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 8): SHVL 804 A-9 RM I I HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 8): SHVL 804 B-8 RAO I HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 9): SHVL 804 A-10 1.1 A 2 HARRY
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 9): SHVL 804 B-9 A.1.A C HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 10): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM GPP 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 10): SHVL 804 B-7 GRO ∴ 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 11): SVHL 804 A-9 RGH HTM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 11): SVHL 804 B-8 GPO HTM 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 12): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM MG 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 12): SHVL 804 B-7 RH ∴ 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 13): SHVL 804 A-10 173 HARRY 9
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 13): SHVL 804 B-9 518 HTM 11
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 14): SHVL 804 A-9 GPH HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 14): SHVL 804 B-7 GAD 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 15): SHVL 804 A-9 4 RTO HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 15): SHVL 804 B-9 3 RHP HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 16): SHVL 804 A-9 5 MDD HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 16): SHVL 804 B-9 3 RLH HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 17): SHVL 804 A-10 AD HARRY 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 17): SHVL 804 B-9 ATD HTM 8
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 18): SHVL 804 A-9 HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 18): SHVL 804 B-7 GRN
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 19): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM GGH 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 19): SHVL 804 B-7 GDT 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 20): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM MT 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 20): SHVL 804 B-7 AP ∴ 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 21): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM .JO 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 21): SHVL 804 B-7 I.I ._ ∴ 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 22): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM II P 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 22): SHVL 804 B-7 GAA ∴ 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 23): SHVL 804 A - 10 HARRY 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 23): SHVL 804 B - 9 HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 24): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM GAL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout В-side, variant 24): SHVL 804 B-8 CRA HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 25): SHVL 804 A-10 169 HARRY 6
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 25): SHVL 804 B-9 515 HTM 11
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 26): SHVL 804 A-10 012 HARRY 11
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 26): SHVL 804 B-10 01 11 M 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 27): SHVL 804 A-9 RHP HTM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 27): SHVL 804 B-8 RMD HTM 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 28): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM 0 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 28): SHVL 804 B-7 A 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 29): SHVL 804 A - 10 HARRY
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 29): SHVL 804 B - 9 HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 30): SHVL 804 A - 10 LL HARRY 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 30): SHVL 804 B - 9 MDR HTM 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 31): SHVL 804 A-9 MHG HTM 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 31): SHVL 804 B-7 RLG ∴ 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 32): SHVL 804 A-9 R I I R HTM 5
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 32): SHVL 804 B-9 R T C HTM 3
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 33): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM P L
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 33): SHVL 804 B-7 HTM H L
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 34): SHVL 804 A-10 191 HARRY 10
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 34): SHVL 804 B-10 4 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 35): SHVL 804 A-10 180 HARRY 10
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 35): SHVL 804 B-9 519 HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 36): SHVL 804 A-9 RDD 3 HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 36): SHVL 804 B-7 GHA ∴ 4
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 37): SHVL 804 A-10 ∴ ∵ HARRY 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 37): SHVL 804 B-9 MCR HTM 6
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 38): SHVL 804 A-9 5 RTT HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 38): SHVL 804 B-8 2 RHO HTM
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 39): SHVL 804 A-10 561 HARRY 8
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 39): SHVL 804 B-9 2 415 HTM 11
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 40): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM MG 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 40): SHVL 804 B-7 RM ∴ 2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 41): SHVL 804 A-8 HTM R 1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 41): SHVL 804 B-5 RPG 7
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side, variant 42): SHVL 804 A-10 861 HARRY 8
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side, variant 42): SHVL 804 B-9 215 HTM 11

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The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Winchester Pressing, Wly Mastering, Gatefold)HarvestSMAS-11163US1973
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The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Stereo, Circle on Back, Gatefold)Harvest, EMI Electrola1 C 062-05 249Germany1973
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The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)Harvest3C 064-05249Italy1973
The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold)Harvest3C 064-05249Italy1973
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The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold)Harvest, Harvest5C 062-05249, 5C062-05249Netherlands1973

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Reviews

  • skoolbus's avatar
    skoolbus
    I have an A-9/B-8 and an A-10/B-9. They both sound the best I've ever heard it. Supposedly the German 'white circle' pressing is better? Maybe I'll find out someday, but until then this one is tops for me (that I can afford).
    • Ralle1999831's avatar
      Ralle1999831
      Edited one month ago
      My copy is A8/b7, BP OP 2. (5 th pressing). But withBlack inner sleeves as 6th. Incredible Sound quality.
      • lukadelic's avatar
        lukadelic
        I have an A9/B8 copy, VG with surface noise, but boy is this a thrilling listen. The bass synths and bass guitar have a real presence you just don't get on modern reissues. Soundstage is crazy wide, instruments are distinct and seem to step out of the speakers.
        • mikestaniforth's avatar
          mikestaniforth
          Edited 3 months ago
          Can someone shed some light on this?
          A9/B9 with HTM etched points to the 1977 5th pressing?
          What is this one? And why so special?
          • AHS1965's avatar
            AHS1965
            Edited 6 months ago
            I personally prefer the 5th pressing (A/B 8 - 11) done by Henry Moss (HTM in runouts) over the others I have (2nd, 3rd, Japanese, 30th, .....). It's the dream version, you get lost in it surrounded by the soundstage and the silky and full equalization. Considering this is the very first remaster of DSOTM Harry Moss gives his signature giving the work a refined sound of the highest level. Surely different tube machines were used (Pultec EQ, Fairchild Comp?) together with solid state (the famous germanium EMI EQ?). And all this gives a softness to the sound without losing any detail, not creating any listening fatigue. Here we do not find the dry and open sound of the first versions, but an "updating" of the EMI sound carried out by Abbey Road Studios in the 70s and 80s by Henry Moss starting from SGT Pepper, Abbey Road .... Wish You Where Here .. Referring to the present day it could be compared to K. Gray's work for some record companies. In any case, if you don't want to gouge yourself by buying one of the first editions, this is the version to have above all the others, not to mention the real analogue sound without any tricks!!
            • bokes's avatar
              bokes
              No I have never heard a UK first pressing but,
              This copy is fantastic vs the current remasters.
              NM are going for under $100- killer deal IMO.
              It's that good.
              • Cayman964's avatar
                Cayman964
                Insomniac post: I did a shootout between this one, my A3/B2 (which is excellent also but not as engulfing of an experience IMO), first Japan (same), Wally (same), 30th, Pro-Use, 2nd Japan and a few others and this one won. I gave it an 11/10 and have to say that if I could only listen to one record for the rest of my life, it would probably be this one. You can soak in the delicious sound state and when the chorus come in on any given track it is a religious experience at high volume.
                VDH Crimson to VPI Fatboy to VPI Prime Signature to Modwright 9.0X to rolled Primaluna Evo 300i to Volti Rivals.
                • CheekyJwill's avatar
                  CheekyJwill
                  Amazing pressing. So bright and crisp nearly 50 years later
                  • lapole's avatar
                    lapole
                    Matrix / Runout (Runout A-side) 2 SHVL-804-A-7 D HTM
                    Matrix / Runout (Runout B-side) 2 SHVL-804-B-6 ∴
                    I can't find this one, is this release ?
                    Thx
                    • bassimpact's avatar
                      bassimpact
                      Can anyone help, I think I have a matrix runout variant not listed. My etchings read:
                      Runout A-side: SHVL 804 A-9 RRO HTM
                      Runout B-side: SHVL 804 B-8 RGT HTM

                      I cannot locate them on another release, have submitted for approval. All other elements of the release are identical to what is described here.
                      Sounds great!!

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