The Pink Floyd HOLY GRAIL Everyone Wants and it's worth a Fortune!

[@RockinRandall420]

I have a Japanese half speed master that my wife surprised me with on my 30th birthday. I’m now 67 years old and it still sounds great! Thanks for sharing your video.

[@thevinylvault]

@RockinRandall420 Wow, super story!

[@Texeq]

I've owned, sold, and handled many copies of this over 40 years of collecting. Heres my rundown. 1) most of the first state 'midnite blue' covers with the solid blue prism label record did not have the sticker. The sticker seems to have showed up a number of months after the albums release and about the time the solid blue prism was changed to the outline prism. 2) there were three inner sleeves original to the blue prism. Most are the black paper poly-lined one shown here with 'Patent Nos.' text (with two pat. numbers). However some had a standard UK die cut white paper with the same small text 'Patent Nos.' on the lower back corner. Note - not 'Patent No.' but 'Nos.' These were standard inners for other 1972-3 EMI releases like Wings - Red Rose Speedway etc. The 3rd correct inner is the EMI 'Important Notice' in BLUE text (not black) the die cut white paper inner commonly used in other EMI releases of the time. 3) Earliest posters are a distinct flat or matte paper. About the time of the blue prism changed the finished or coated stock (semi-gloss) posters appeared. Now onto the record. Three lacquers were cut from the master tape originally. The two lacquers that were accepted and used to make metal masters for pressing were the A2/B2 and A3/B3. Some records will have a combination of 2 and 3. The mastering on these is pretty near identical. Some early B2 had the well known skip on Money that wasn't the fault of the master but a defect on a metal stamper which was replaced fairly quickly. Thats why some will skip - but most do not. When the blue prism was changed to the outline prism label - the same # 2 and # 3 sources continued to be used for at least a year. The A3/B3 being the more commonly seen one as the # 2 cutting was retired. Thus the sound on the first solid blue prism continued on the outline prism label; they are sourced from the same original cutting. Over the years as the value of the blue prism has risen, knowledgable dealers and collectors have assembled 'early' components together to make a complete LP as authentic as possible. Lastly, the reason for the value of the blue prism is not really its sound per se. Some subsequent UK pressings sound as good. German and other pressings also sound fantastic - its a superb sounding album in many formats. The value is that it is the true 'first release' of a truly watershed album in all respects; sonically, creatively, culturally, and in sound recording/engineering history. It is worth the hype it gets. Its a cultural artifact as much as it is a great and timeless listen.

[@lewisf9266]

The sticker in the US was on the clear plastic sleeve

[@bertroost1675]

What about an A2 B1 quad UK pressing?

[@thevinylvault]

@Texeq Thank you very much for your very comprehensive and detailed reply. I am doing my best to take it in and understand everything you said. It's going to take me a while to digest all the info. Many thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@thevinylvault]

@bertroost1675 Thanks for your comment. It may take one of the experts on here to answer your question.

[@thevinylvault]

@lewisf9266 Thank you, another interesting fact.

[@jamiespinks3179]

Great video !!! I absolutely love this pressing and show a few on my own channel , it’s just a wonder from the cover to label to music , my favourite album of all time !!

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks for your nice comments they are appreciated.

[@StephenBiesiada]

Pink Floyd Holy Grail maybe some day I’ll find it Thank You you are awesome Steve

[@thevinylvault]

Fingers crossed for you. All the best.

[@OwenManuela]

Hi, that is an awesome find good luck to you.I have an original Japanese pressing I bought in 1973,it still has the 32 page booklet,two posters and a postcard which reproduces the UK release stickers,the Obi is still in good nick has 2000 yen on it.Excellent find for you.

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks for letting us know about your Japanese pressing which sounds very interesting.

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

The booklet is very cool in the Japanese press, and of of course it’s only one of about 3 pressings that have the solid blue triangle - I believe the Danish pressing is the other (but I’d have to check that.)

[@thevinylvault]

@Stuck_in_the_70s Thanks for the info about the booklet. I will keep my eyes peeled.

[@gratefuldawgs2738]

This is Like watching My Son Son being Born. So Proud, so Proud 🥹

[@thevinylvault]

@gratefuldawgs2738 Wow, that says it all.

[@maximusmorphine2418]

What is a "Son Son".......

[@jackn4853]

Yes what is a " Son Son" and why randomly capitalize words in a sentence?

[@graemeknowles1431]

Very cool. Congratulations on your Floyd grail. My uncle still has his 1st press in opened shrink that he brought in 1973 the week Dark Side was released in London .. The Night and Day Postcards and 2 posters are still intact mint OGs.. It Sounds absolutely amazing. Enjoy Your Copy...

[@thevinylvault]

Wow, I love stories like this. All the best and good hunting.

[@scarecrow6741]

😅I had no idea, I'm going to the basement a dig out the old LPS and see which one I have. I still got my ticket stubs from the stadium concerts.

[@thevinylvault]

@scarecrow6741 Dig them out and cash them in if you don't listen to them anymore.

[@kenetto7659]

Ok it's worth a lot of money - but money is the root of all evil today, so they say.

[@davidchaddock5358]

I heard that somewhere too !

[@skinovtheperineum1208]

But if you ask for a raise, it's 'No, sir!' - PRAISE that they're giving away.

[@chrisrand5185]

I had one, but my sister left it out in the sun in about 1975. She replaced it for me and I was happy as I had a new set of posters and stickers (the original stickers were on my Addidas bag). Little did I know at the time!

[@thevinylvault]

@chrisrand5185 Thank you for sharing your story, much appreciated.

[@hafstrat]

I had an original. Like several of my mates. Lord knows what happened to it. It’s maybe still in the garage with half dozen . LPs I kept. I find this fetishisation of vintage stuff amusing. On a tangent, I have a first press Animals plus 2 ticket stubs from the live shows and music press cuttings. Roll on 2027. Love your video btw. Wish I’d kept the posters etc. .. 😂

[@thevinylvault]

@hafstrat Thanks for sharing that interesting story.

[@nelsonclub7722]

I picked up a FP with all the interior goodies in immaculate condition for £2.99 at a charity shop in Stroud about three months ago - had no idea what it was worth - thanks

[@thevinylvault]

Woohoo!

[@inforobob]

I have a US early press. Lost the poster and stickers years ago. We didn't get the plastic lined inner in the US. Among many others, I also have an original MOFI half speed. First LP I every had play with no noise.

[@thevinylvault]

@inforobob Thanks for taking the time to let us know about your copies. All the best.

[@JonPickles]

Great to see. On my radar to find one

[@thevinylvault]

I hope you find one in 2025 and for a bargain price. Good hunting!

[@lonnieke]

I don't have a first pressing but close in the first year, I take it out and play once a year. The record is mint.

[@thevinylvault]

That what I like to hear.

[@shaunsmith3660]

1977 5th pressing for me is the best sounding, truly beautiful

[@thevinylvault]

@shaunsmith3660 I hear you!

[@garycrant4511]

There's a realistic chance I've got one in my Dad's record collection which I recently boxed up clearing out the old family home. He was an 'audiophile' in the 70s buying new Prog LPs on the first weekend of release. When I was a teenager he taught me how to properly care for vinyl. Unfortunately in his deteriorating last years he started becoming careless. I became aware his formerly pristine old LPs were showing signs of fingerprints, dust, scuffing, and scratching... We all got to consider that's how our cherished potentially valuable collections might end up as we become more senile.

[@thevinylvault]

So pleased your dad is still enjoying his records. That's exactly how it should be. All the best.

[@jackn4853]

Who cares? Enjoy them whilst you can. Art ( music) should only be bought for pleasure never as a potential investment, unless you are extremely rich and can afford to lose the money.

[@pauleichenberger4966]

My German quadrophonic copy, mint, sounds fantastic!

[@thevinylvault]

@pauleichenberger4966 Thanks, I will look into that pressing.

[@MJ-iv1es]

What is the Quadrophonic encoding?? CD4/ SQ... etc??

[@Suds649]

My copy of this album is in the SQ system.

[@olliebeak131]

2:15 You get an appreciation of how blue the cover is whilst the black inner sleeve is on top

[@thevinylvault]

Thank you.

[@HomeCinemaEnthusiast]

Love this Album 👌👌👌👌

[@thevinylvault]

Thank you!

[@florianm3170]

Does this have a momentary acelleration on the last accord of the great Gig like the MFSL and the first CD pressing, as if the mastering machine's flange had been touched?

[@thevinylvault]

Sorry, you lost me.

[@florianm3170]

At about 20 seconds before the end/fading there is a speed change, the last piano accord rises in pitch for about one second and then falls to the correct pitch.

[@florianm3170]

At about 20 seconds before the end of the song there is a speed change of the last piano accord it rises for one second about 5 notes, then falls to the correct pitch, as if someone slowed the mastering deck accidentally down.

[@thevinylvault]

@florianm3170 Now that is very interesting. I will investigate. Thank you!

[@thevinylvault]

@florianm3170 Wow.!

[@pinkfloyd.appreciation]

A2/B2 with the solid triangle doesn't automatically mean its a first press..certainly a 'first issue' but Dark Sides first issue has over 100 pressings of which more than 90 have the A2/B2 lacquer matrix, issues and pressings are not the same thing which is a problem when it comes to this record especially, the first pressing of DSOTM has the SHVL 804 A2 and B2 matrix numbers but so do thousands of other copies,the way to see if you hava a true first pressing is by the mother and stamper indicators in the dead wax, there should be a single number 1 which is the first mother used to make the first stamper which is represented by the letter 'G'... SHVL 804 A2 G 1 SHVL 804 B2 G 1

[@thevinylvault]

@pinkfloyd.appreciation Thanks for the insight. I just had a look and the info in the dead wax reads A2 2 G1.1 / B2 GG have you seen that one before?

[@zundap100]

I have about 14 different copies of that TDSOTM album and also the UK pressing A2/B2, which I love very much because of its freshness and crisp sound. However, for some reason, I mostly listen to the A3/B3 pressing, and probably because it is even more beautifully balanced and somewhat warmer in sound. The difference is not big, but you can hear it.

[@thevinylvault]

@zundap100 Thanks for the insight into your A3/B3 pressing.

[@DS-wn4dx]

My cousin worked in a record shop, he bought 5 and only played one. The other 4 are immaculate. He always said that in future they would be worth money, guess he was right.

[@thevinylvault]

@DS-wn4dx Wow, did he say if they all had the sold blue triangle?

[@DS-wn4dx]

@@thevinylvault yes they are all the blue triangle played 1 saved 4, He's got loads of collectable albums and singles

[@thevinylvault]

@DS-wn4dx Sounds amazing!

[@RixVSpinner62]

The original first Canadian pressing of Dark Side used the UK plates to make stampers. It sounds really good, better than the US first pressing. The plants also didn't bang out as many copies in a press run like the US. I find most don't know this so an affordable alternative to this superb first pressing you just saw is the Canadian first pressing. Any doubts, find one and listen for yourself.

[@thevinylvault]

@rixvspinner That is very interesting, thank you.

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

Very nice.. I don't have a original copy. But I've got a original copy of The Wall. The one that got recalled for the names of the band in the wrong order. ✌️

[@thevinylvault]

@iceb-akap77ice93 Thanks for your comment and interesting info about the band names being in the wrong order.

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

​@@thevinylvaultI found out about it when trying to put it on Discogs. Couldn't find the matching numbers. And couldn't put it in. Then a journey started. And found out why. ✌️

[@thevinylvault]

@iceb-akap77ice93 Loving this story, It's so nice to have something interesting and possibly rare.

[@iceb-akap77ice93]

@@thevinylvault and I got it for free too. Along with some other nice one's. Led Zeppelin 4. And Black Sabboth 4 too. Also Queen night at the opra. And a load more too. 👌

[@instantparty8856]

Sold mine, the jump on the intro of Money was annoying. Got 2nd press.., compared via high end ear phone, sounds identical so save you hard earned cash and stay with 2nd press?

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks, I need to listen to it. Hopefully mine is OK. All the best.

[@mikefinney423]

1:48 I always wondered why the UK press had a blue pyramid poster and the US pressing had green poster of the same image.

[@thevinylvault]

@mikefinney423 Good point, does anyone know?

[@spookybaba]

Was it quadrophonic recording??

[@thevinylvault]

I don't know?

[@bpabustan]

I wonder what happened to A1-B1 stamper?

[@thevinylvault]

@bpabustan based on feedback on here and a quick google search. It seems the A1-B1 was destroyed after some test presses were made to test the sound quality. I can see someone has entered a A1-B1 test press into the discogs database.

[@bpabustan]

@@thevinylvault thanks for the quick reply, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[@davidchaddock5358]

@@thevinylvault I had heard something along those lines as well.

[@Suds649]

I have a Pink Floyd Dark side of the moon that is in quadraphonic sound.

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks for letting us know. I must look out for that one.

[@wz2001]

There's a Japanese pressing that has the solid blue triangle as well.

[@thevinylvault]

@wz2001 Thanks, I am learning every day.

[@KCODacey]

Sorry, but when the album was released that sticker was on the cellophane, not on the cover itself. Also, the posters were of 2 different designs: green & blue pyramids, & different band photographs - but Roger's solo photo was actually the negative.

[@thevinylvault]

@KCODacey Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.

[@53supermojo]

A2/B2 Matrix is 2nd pressing ? I bought this within couple of weeks of issue , with solid triangle , stickers etc. Unfortunately it was stolen along with " Wish You Were Here" ! Both of them would probably have been A1/B1 !

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks for sharing, does anyone actually have a A1/B1?

[@53supermojo]

@@thevinylvault The 1st press was probably in region of 1000 , quickly followed by 2nd press a week or two later to meet demand. Be interesting to know if someone has an A1/B1.

[@Texeq]

@@thevinylvault I recall that it was rejected. Of the three initial lacquer cuttings only the two were used for commercial production.

[@pinkfloyd.appreciation]

​@@Texeqyes the first lacquers were discarded due to quality which is why DSOTM started at A2/B2 👍

[@thevinylvault]

@53supermojo Yes, I am trying to find out if A1/B1 exists.

[@RichardmarkThompson]

I have this and it's original. SLEEVES A BIT WORN BUT YOU WOLD BE AFTER ALLTHIS TIME .THE VINYL IS IN MINT CONDITION AND PLAYS BEAUTIFUL

[@thevinylvault]

@RichardmarkThompson Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@KevinRudd-w8s]

Great, l have the original but like lots of other people who had it when it was first released ( my copy had been pre-ordered, can't remember if I picked it up on the day of release or not, but it would have been in the first week, as was Obscured by Clouds, Wish You Where Here, Animals and The Wall ), the posters and stickers have long gone over the years, so it's probably not worth that much, don't want to sell anyway.

[@thevinylvault]

@KevinRudd-w8s It's amazing to hear you got them at the time. Salute!

[@VinylPiper]

nice one for sure

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks!

[@andrewhaines3259]

I have a few different versions of DSOTM, including this one. Too many to be honest. There seems to be a lot of Solid Blue copies for sale on ebay etc and they do vary wildly on price, from the sublime to the ridiculous. It's such an iconic album and has always been a good sounding one, regardless of which copy you have. I do tire of people who say "oh the copy you have isn't very good". Bollocks. You don't need to spend hundreds of pounds to find a good copy!

[@thevinylvault]

Yes, you are correct and I cant add much to that. All the best.

[@andrewhaines3259]

@thevinylvault It wasn't criticism of your vlog, but those people who get unnecessarily obsessed with finding that perfect, best sounding copy and they get quite snobby about it. It is nice when one finds a good copy of a record, especially at a low price!

[@thevinylvault]

No problem, your comment was appreciated and did not offend. I just rushed my answer as I had so many comments to reply to and I was rushing. Thanks for coming back it is appreciated and I truly wish you all the best and good hunting Salute!

[@R3TR0R4V3]

It's cool and all, but if SQ is your main concern, You're probably better off getting one of the later cuts, at least A3/B3 on up to avoid the skip, even the HTM etched A8/B8 on up cuts from the late 70's sound just as great and are _wayyy_ cheaper. 👍

[@thevinylvault]

@R3TR0R4V3 Thanks for you comments, I may well have those as there were multiple variants in the collection I picked up. More videos dropping soon.

[@shaunlynch-u6x]

I would be amazed if there wasn't forgeries out there, like The Beatles Please Please Me black and gold, and Introducing the Beatles, not saying yours is, but apparently there has been a few show up in Australia recently.

[@thevinylvault]

I can understand why someone would make forgeries but surely a long time record collector would spot it. Do you know if the black and golds look or sound good?

[@shaunlynch-u6x]

@@thevinylvault I think the only way to tell is by comparison and i doubt the majority of collecters especially those just starting out would be able to, nor would they know the subtle differences by just looking, as for the sound quality i wouldn't know, The Beatles did release an official re issue of the Black and Gold in 2012 to beat the counterfiters you can still pick them up for about £50 on ebay.

[@thevinylvault]

@shaunlynch-u6x I think you make fair comments.

[@johnaston3983]

I wonder how many were pressed before the 2nd run ?

[@thevinylvault]

That I would love to know. Cant believe its so hard to find out.

[@fabiouk6764]

Not extremely rare. If I remember 10.000 were pressed. I found one in car boot for a pound 🫢​@@thevinylvault

[@shaunlynch-u6x]

It's hard to determine because only the label was changed estimated around 70,000 so it really isn't that rare in the true sense of the word but is very much sought after.

[@thevinylvault]

@fabiouk6764 Now you are talking my language.

[@thevinylvault]

@shaunlynch-u6x That would explain why it turns up so often. 70k is a fair amount.

[@VinylSharkTV]

WOW

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@VinylSharkTV]

@@thevinylvault 💪

[@nigelstansfield1644]

It is worth a fortune.I don't know,but the sticker on the sleeve bothers me.The covers on Pink Floyd releases were often anonymous,but iconic ,therefore no need for a sticker in early 70's?

[@thevinylvault]

I hear you!

[@casteliero]

I have two copies of that record and neither has sticker on the cover. It’s just on some pressings

[@anthonyclarke5579]

I'm pretty sure the original LP cover did not have a round sticker on it. I have vivid memories of listening to the album in the crypt below the headmasters study at Gateway Boys school Leicester. In addition the display for promotion at Revolver records in the Leicester market place was made up of endless covers opened out with them being laid alternatively "up and down" to make it look like a long spectrum wave line running around the walls of the store. The vinyl LP looks like the real deal but the cover with the round sticker stating Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon (although real) doesn't ring a bell with me as a first print issue. I think the round sticker came at a later date.

[@ericstan8696]

Tear down the sticker! 😂

[@russellthechemist8291]

I have this first UK press and it has the exact same sticker. It's how they were.

[@TheFibtastic]

I have a Japanese first pressing with the solid blue triangle, and about every other desirable version including the jvc-vinyl ‘pro use’ version (overrated) and all the audiophile pressings. My favorite is the Japanese 1st pressing.

[@thevinylvault]

@TheFibtastic Thank you for the insight. Yes, its seems people are raving about the Japanese version.

[@johnburns5783]

Meant to be listened to on quadrophonic systems

[@thevinylvault]

Maybe one day I will get one of those. Thank you.

[@donpardo2510]

Just look for the Harvest Records logo.

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks, I will.

[@steveprice9737]

Flogged mine on ebay a few years back. Looked mint but sounded terrible, bad pressing? Buyer reckoned so.

[@thevinylvault]

@steveprice9737 Thanks for sharing your story.

[@vpdisco]

I’m perfectly content with my 50th anniversary edition. Now, if one fell out of the sky and landed in my lap I’d take it. But I have zero interest in acquiring one otherwise.

[@geraldtanderson9044]

Very wise. As a 50 year record collector, I was always about original issue records. As the years went by I started to realize that I had early issues (most printed in the same year they record came out) but not 1st printings. Big difference. I still look for 1st printings, but I've settled for some 180 gram virgin vinyl re-issues at a fraction of the cost. For example, a few years back I purchased The Stooges "Fun House" album for only $18.00. The record sounds incredible and I'm pretty picky. Try to buy a 1st printing or even an original early issue of that album, that's not beat up and looks terrible for less than hundreds of dollars.

[@thevinylvault]

@geraldtanderson9044 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. It is very much appreciated.

[@lucullus6127]

Are you looking for the best sounding version of DSOTM and don't want to spend a fortune? Then I can recommend this version: 1977, 5th UK Issue, A-9 HTM / B-8 HTM I've done a lot of research and bought other versions. (1st Japan; Mfsl; 2nd German A-2 / B-2; 30th Anniversary; UK A-3 / B-3 near mint !) I like this one the best! I'm not alone in this opinion - it's a real fan favourite. This version with the laquer cut by Harry Moss is an absolute killer.

[@thevinylvault]

@lucullus6127 Thanks for sharing this info. I may well have the HTM version as there were many variants in the collection I purchased. I will look and drop another video soon.

[@lucullus6127]

@@thevinylvault ...and the same with MEDDLE : one of the best sounding version is the 2nd UK Pressing (1974) with A-7 / B-6 stampers , lacquer cut by Harry Moss; HTM hand-etched on both sides. The low end on this stomps any other pressing i've ever heard . If a better sounding version of this does exists, it’s gonna be splitting hairs…(my Discogs comment "lucaper")😉

[@thevinylvault]

@lucullus6127 Thanks, I appreciate your comments.

[@C_A_W]

1 have 2 of these

[@thevinylvault]

Amazing can you share the matrix details?

[@bertroost1675]

Cheers on your very clean fingernails.

[@thevinylvault]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@realleescoggins]

In my experience the German early pressings have better midrange and more presence.

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks, I appreciate your comments.

[@darrendodson9075]

Check out the original Japanese Quad pressing. It bests the Uk A2/B2 in my opinion.

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks, eyes peeled!

[@r.o.g.79]

This is not the og LP of Dark Side of the Moon,mine wasn't like this my paper sleeves were plain white paper inside etc..

[@thevinylvault]

@r.o.g.79 according to feedback the one with the plain white inner sleeve is a later issue.

[@Metal-Heaven-Records]

Wow, Amazing Grail! I hope you didn't spend too much money on this record because it's expensive.

[@thevinylvault]

It came out of the 5k Pink Floyd Collection I purchased. Check out that video!

[@RaymondReeves-db8dr]

You said that you bought it as part of a collection. I bet your eyes popped out when you saw it. It could be worth anything between £1.-£1.500 So how much did you pay for it?

[@thevinylvault]

@RaymondReeves-db8dr Yes, part of a collection which you can see on one of my other videos. Look for the one with the thumbnail that says I spent £5000 on Pink Floyd Records.

[@gxios]

I've got a 1st press UK Quadrophonic issue. Very nice sounding...

[@thevinylvault]

Great, maybe one day I will find that edition. Thanks for your comments.

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

The Australian quad pressing is also superb

[@thevinylvault]

@Stuck_in_the_70s Thanks for letting me know. It seems this was pressed over 100 different times.

[@RayMckinney-d6c]

WAS TH E SECOND POSTER NEENS TO BE 💚

[@thevinylvault]

@RayMckinney-d6c Are some posters green then?

[@davidchaddock5358]

@@thevinylvault You may find that's the Yank version - the band one was a tad different too.

[@Robert-r4s4c]

I hope you have not played it without out first thoroughly cleaning it to remove mold residue from the pressing and treating it with a special liquid that prevents record ware for 200 plays.

[@thevinylvault]

@Robert-r4s4c I have not played it yet, It's on the pile of records to listen to.

[@jackn4853]

The "special liquid" no doubt expensive and able to "lift a veil and produce a black background with a sparkly treble etc.etc." sounds ( forgive the pun) like audiophile snake oil to me.

[@orionthr123]

I have at least 3 LPs of DSOTM….original press, not worth a fortune 😢

[@thevinylvault]

@orionthr123 Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@tonyhonour665]

I bought my first copy in 1977. By then i think the pressing was in double figures already!

[@thevinylvault]

@tonyhonour665 Thanks, that would make sense.

[@masterazlan6999]

It won't overcomes Led Zeppelin Turquoise...kewl usd5K..anyway nice 1..Peace!

[@thevinylvault]

I hear you, Peace!

[@pmbeirne]

the 30th anniversary release is widely regarded as the best sounding , a true Grail. original recordings are mostly not the best sounding. records are for playing imho ,

[@thevinylvault]

Yes, all records should be played and that's the best bit. All the best.

[@Stuck_in_the_70s]

The 30th anniversary is great, it edges out the MFSL pressing but it’s not as good sounding as this first press - and neither is it as good sounding as the 2nd press A3/B3 or the late 70s 5th press (the Harry Moss cut.) That particular HM pressing is probably the best sounding copy I have out of about 15 copies I own - including the first press and the others I mentioned. Also the UK and Australian Quad pressings are superb.

[@GordonPyzik]

30th anniversary sucks. I have it and cant stand it. I'll take that original any day

[@thevinylvault]

@Stuck_in_the_70s Thanks for parting with your knowledge. I very much appreciate getting an insight into the other pressings.

[@thevinylvault]

@GordonPyzik It's interesting how different people have different views. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@nickpage1654]

That's not the first pressing, that the second pressing of 1973 you have there, I hope you didn't pay to much for it..!!

[@thevinylvault]

@nickpage1654 You sure?

[@sueblue3523]

stamp collecting

[@thevinylvault]

@sueblue3523 Nope, record collecting.

[@jjcale2288]

Wtf is solid in that blue? It's rather hazy!

[@thevinylvault]

@jjcale2288 Actually a very good point.

[@davidchaddock5358]

@@thevinylvault It's light blue with hazy around the border but more solid blue than the solid black triangles of the later pressings. 😁

[@keepitgreasey1]

I just cannot listen to this album anymore. How expensive or how the vinyl sounds. But everyone his of her thing. And I think more her thing for this housewife record it has become thru time.

[@thevinylvault]

Interesting, I still need to listen to it.

[@ted5669]

£3000 really???

[@thevinylvault]

@ted5669 Yes, and another copy recently sold on ebay for around £2600.

[@05051959]

A fool and his money are soon parted.

[@KevinNelson-f2v]

Current mint value £1000

[@thevinylvault]

@KevinNelson-f2v Thank you!

[@russellthechemist8291]

Mine is Ex to Ex+ and has all the inserts. I will not be selling it! 😊

[@jeffreylind3739]

Totally disagree-Good luck thinking someone can buy a mint copy of this for £1000. Never gonna happen. @vinylvault is correct- I have seen decent "player" copies-lower end VG+ start at about £1200 and go up exponentially from there. £3000 is more like the mint price. If you got a mint one for £1000 you stole it.

[@BeatOaf]

​@jeffreylind3739 was a copy sat in my local record shop this year. VG+ for £899 was there for months before it sold

[@bobbatchelor129]

IMHO there is a difference between what an album is worth and what collectors are prepared to pay to get their hands on a copy. In other words, just because you can't find a M/M copy with an asking price for less than £3k, doesn't mean that that's what its true value is.

[@oldskool1979]

Its not rare.

[@thevinylvault]

@oldskool1979 I guess that is subjective.

[@timh4369]

There’s one is a local record shop they want 4 k cnd …sorry I’ll pass

[@thevinylvault]

@timh4369 Wow, that is a very high price. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.

[@Anti-Peaceforce]

Over ratted claptrap.

[@thevinylvault]

No problem, What's your grail?

[@chrislewis-n3v]

nice one but not quite as nice as what i got today- i found the original vinyl nick drake 1st album in my local age concern shop in their new year sale for 50 pounds-- -with the help of my trusty pen, i changed the price on the price label down to 50 pence but i thought why stop there ? - i managed to knock them down to 30 pence as i told the ancient female member of staff (always a good sign !:)) that i had noticed a slight scratch on the vinyl (there was no scratch !)- i walked out, needless to say,chuckling to myself-

[@thevinylvault]

@chrislewis-n3v I think you overpaid!

[@markhellman-pn3hn]

a 5th pressing is EXACTLY the same as the 1st pressing .... a 10th pressing is EXACTLY the same as the 1st pressing .... my ears can't tell the difference

[@thevinylvault]

@markhellman-pn3hn I take you point about our ears. Who has the best hearing?

[@RaymondReeves-db8dr]

Your statement is from somebody who knows little about the manufacturing process of vinyl records. With analogue manufacturing, no two copies of any subsequent pressings are exactly the same as the original. In an ideal situation, making an exact copy of the master has always been the objective. However, It isn't physically possible for one factory to supply all of the demand. Each factory will make their own stampers The stamper wears out after about 1,000 pressings. Every new stamper has to be made in the same way as the first. Differences are bound to occur. Even copying a master tape has its problems. The process today has become more accurate and consistent due to digital technology. You should explore KZbin there are plenty of videos about this subject.

[@bod5512]

A Mona Lisa is the same as a copy of a Mona Lisa, but only one is original

[@nasdkhan254]

Oh who cares its just an album.

[@thevinylvault]

@nasdkhan254 It seems a lot of people do find this type of discussion very interesting but I do take your point.

[@keithbaumgart38]

If you are one of those who don't care then why are you watching or taking the time to make such a comment? 🤔

[@randydaniels3065]

Troll

[@Toomy2805]

The holy grail my arse

[@thevinylvault]

No problem. What's your holy grail?

[@ctrlzyx2]

I own a hi-res vinyl rip of this done on great equipment. It has surface noise like most vinyl, and that tarnishes the picture. The holy grail versions are the early transfers of the original master tapes to cd. There are several worth owning. There are many ways to sample these releases before you spend your money. Very famous album with tons of online discussion and uploads.

[@mustafarassa898]

Honestly, there are WAY better prog bands. Pink Floyd was like the Nirvana of Prog-rock. A pretty mid band. Don't get me wrong. Some of their stuff was great. But they're not the best prog band. Not even close.

[@thevinylvault]

Thanks, for your comments. Some subscribers may disagree. Let's see. All the best.

[@jvnb-y9e]

Don't just make a statement. Name some.

[@lostpenguin1468]

I have never ever had a better music experience than I have with Pink Floyd. But please name the bands if I’m missing out on something here

[@jjcale2288]

To each his own. There are rock bands, prog bands, punk, metal, trash, pop, you name them. And there's Pink Floyd.

[@carpetcrawler79]

Prog is a silly name anyway.

[@soymartin07]

The closest I've been able to get to that is my 1973 Philippines copy which has the same die number as the second UK pressing. I gather the same stampers were used, the sound quality is excellent, better than any later reissue I've heard, the only flaw is the rather poor and noisy pressing. Congratulations on that find!

[@thevinylvault]

@soymartin07 Wow is that the case, they used the same stampers. Any die hard followers on here know more?

[@soymartin07]

@@thevinylvault If anyone knows more about this edition, we will be attentive, because I have been looking for more information for a long time and I have not found it. I am not an expert and can learn a lot here. Thank you very much!

[@thevinylvault]

@soymartin07 Stay tuned, lets see what comes out of the woodwork.

[@kevinkirkland4577]

Highly overrated pop album pressed in the thousands. Crazy paying this much for something so common. It not even the best sounding pressing

[@thevinylvault]

@kevinkirkland4577 Thanks, all comments taken on board.