The Dark Side Of The Moon (Cass, Album, RE, RM, Dol)
EMI United Kingdom
7243 8 2 9752 4 3
Europe
1994
Notes
Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Jacksonville pressing denoted by "0" stamp in runouts. No lacquer cutting signature in deadwax.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973. Manufactured by Capitol Records Inc., a subsidiary of Capitol Industries, Inc., U.S.A.
Includes two posters, each with their own catalog number (11163-1 and 11163-2), and two stickers (The backing paper is light brown with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "fasson CRACK `N PEEL" on the paper). Gatefold cover
Note on Credits: Though not detailed in the liner notes, Barry St. John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, between June 1972 and January 1973. Gatefold cover. Different labels than "Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon".
Note on Credits: Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.'Club-Edition' and 'Harvest 62 768' printed on Austrian Columbia center labels.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London, between June 1972 and January 1973.
Made in Austria ___________
Released in a gatefold cover with two A2-sized posters & two small graphic inserts (all four with the same Category than the release).
Note on credits: Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.
Cutting, galvanization and pressing locations derived from runouts and disc properties. Releasing label was Harvest but brand was just printed on Austrian Columbia center labels as 'Harvest'-label blanks were never in use at Phonodisc GesmbH.℗ 1997 [Mega logo] This compilation 1997 "Beyond 20" All tracks are digitally re-mastered from the original recordings using the latest digital techniques but preserving the warmth of the analogue sound. Released in standard jewel case including transparent tray and 4-page booklet.30th Anniversary Edition SACD. SACD layer: 5.1 remix and stereo remaster. CD layer: stereo remaster.
Disc Manufactured in Japan for Capitol Records, Inc
[Quotes from liner notes:] "Tracks 1, 5 and 8 publushed by Pink Floyd Music Publishers. Tracks 6, 9 and 10 published by Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited. Tracks 2, 3, 4 and 7 published by Pink Floyd Music Publishers and Warner/Chappell Artemis Music Limited."
"Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973"
[Originally released in 1973.] [Package lists the combined time of tracks 1 and 2 as 3:57, instead of the individually indexed times.]New reissue on pink vinyl. Tracks A1 and A2 are listed according to the sleeve; on the label they are listed as: 1: (a) Speak To Me (b) Breathe in the Air. Also pressed on BLUE VINYL. Also pressed on YELLOW VINYL.Übernahme von EMI Limited London/England. All both cuts are taken from the Intershop version (666 218 - 1A & 666 218 - 2A).Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 197
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Made in Gt. Britain
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) Hayes · Middlesex · England File under POPULAR : Pop Groups _______________
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 three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
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. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate. 5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover. 6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located. 7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right. 8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated). 9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'. 10. Some copies came with a small round sticker white text on blueish black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon' (confirmed for stampers GL/MO), while some others do not. ____________
This first edition was initially pressed by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., from July 1st, 1973 by its legal successor, EMI Records Ltd. at the same plant. International E.M.I. catalog number 1E 064 o 05249 appears in small fonts and parentheses on the cover rear.
Note on Credits: Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.Clearly a pirate release; sound has been taken from an LP.
A2 track miscalled "Breath In The Air".4 pages bookletRecorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973.
℗ 1973 The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Made in Gt. Britain
E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Co. Ltd.) Hayes · Middlesex · England File under POPULAR : Pop Groups _______________
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 three known variations of the original blue-tinged sleeve - see below. Originally delivered with 2 posters and 2 stickers.
There are 2 systems for track numbering on the release. The cover lists the titles A1 to B5 (used in this submission). The labels however number the tracks from (a) to (i) so, for example, "Breathe" is listed as "(a)(II)" on the label but "2" on the cover (see images).
The following is a guide to identifying all of the elements that make up the first pressing:
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. Thick heavyweight vinyl believed by some to be the 'finest' and most true encapsulation of this historical recording as the first pressing was pressed direct from the original masterplate. 5. There is a distinct bluish tint/tinge in the black ink of the cover. 6. There are three known original sleeve variations. 1. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with the two sides glued together. 2. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is sealed with a fold over flap that is glued inside the opening. 3. The right front opening of the gatefold cover is not sealed. A known 2/2 matrix, 1 mother, G stamper copy came with , an unglued and non-'folded in' sleeve at time of release, which hints at the possibility that very first pressings did not come with glued flaps, which is where the poster and stickers were located. 7. Inner sleeve is a distinctive polythene lined die cut black semi matt paper with white printed text stating 2 patent numbers bottom left [1125555/1072844] and 'MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN' bottom right. 8. Posters and stickers were printed on paper stock that has a rough texture (later pressings used paper that was gloss laminated). 9. Stickers have printed backs with diagonal lines across them, and the words 'Fasson' 'FasPrint' and 'Crack-Back'. 10. First copies came with a small round sticker white text on blueish black stating 'Pink Floyd The Dark Side of the Moon' (confirmed for stampers GL/MO). ____________
This first edition was initially pressed by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., from July 1st, 1973 by its legal successor, EMI Records Ltd. at the same plant. International E.M.I. catalog number 1E 064 o 05249 appears in small fonts and parentheses on the cover rear.
Note on Credits: Though credited for the entire album, Barry St John, Doris Troy, Lesley Duncan, and Liza Strike perform backing vocals only on tracks A4, B2, B4, and B5.CD has "Made in the USA" printed on disc to left of hole as well as "CDP 7 46001 2."
1973 Original Sound Recordings made by EMI Records Ltd. and 1973 EMI Records Ltd. printed under catalog number on disc
Back inlay has "Printed in U.S.A." on bottom left.German reissue with embossed EMI stamp on rear but still no LC. So this might be prior to 1977.
Initial copies probably included the full package: two A2-sized posters & two small graphic inserts (all four with the same Category as the release).
Phonographic Copyright (p) – The Gramophone Co. Ltd. Printed By – 4P Nicolaus GmbH Recorded At – Abbey Road Studios
Barcodes
Barcode: 5 099910 524916
Label Code: LC 1305
Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Label A): SHVL 804A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): SHVL 804B
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped): SHVL 804 A-2
Matrix / Runout (Runout B, stamped): SHVL 804 B-2
Matrix / Runout (Both Runouts: Mother number at 9 o'clock): 1
Matrix / Runout (Both Runouts: Stamper at 3 o'clock): G [or higher]
Other (Printer date/format code, gatefold inner): Ⓛ 7303 TPS
Other (Patent No.s on inner sleeve): 1125555 1072844
Barcode: SMAS 11163
Matrix / Runout (Label A): SHVL 804A
Matrix / Runout (Label B): SHVL 804B
Other (Printer date/format code, gatefold inner): Ⓛ 7303 TPS
Other (Patent No.s on inner sleeve): 1125555 1072844
Matrix / Runout (Runout A, stamped variant 1): SHVL 804 A-2 G 1
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