Tracklist
Speak To Me | |||
Breathe In The Air | |||
On The Run | |||
Time | |||
The Great Gig In The Sky | |||
Money | |||
Us And Them | |||
Any Colour You Like | |||
Brain Damage | |||
Eclipse |
Credits (20)
- George Hardie N.T.A.*Artwork [Sleeve Art], Artwork [Stickers Art]
- Barry St John*Backing Vocals
- Doris TroyBacking Vocals
- Leslie Duncan*Backing Vocals
- Liza StrikeBacking Vocals
- Roger WatersBass Guitar, Vocals, Synthesizer [VCS3], Effects [Tape Effects]
Notes
"The Dark Side Of The Moon" is the eighth studio LP to be released by Pink Floyd. It was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, England and released in 1973. It stands as one of the most successful commercial recordings of all time, and has been released in many countries. In the U.S., the album has spent more time on the Billboard 200 album chart than any other release in modern history.
Early releases included two posters and two color stickers inside the gatefold sleeve, all designed by the U.K. graphics and design company Hipgnosis.
The most sought-after and valuable version of DSOTM is the original U.K. Harvest issue (The Dark Side Of The Moon), identifiable with a solid blue prism on the labels instead of the shaded triangle used on most other versions.
On September 11, 2020 the MR first reached the threshold of 1000 different versions and is currently hovering around that number, making it one of the most populated MRs in the entire database. Most of the vinyl versions were issued with gatefold sleeves. However, there are several versions with significant differences in packaging and design, such as this version: The Dark Side Of The Moon from the Philippines which has the artist's name and LP title printed in large text on a non-gatefold sleeve. New and previously undocumented versions of DSOTM get added to the database frequently making it one of the most interesting titles to focus on for "deep collectors".
Performed by:
David Gilmour – vocals, guitars, Synthi AKS
Nick Mason – drums, percussion, tape effects
Roger Waters – bass guitar, vocals, VCS 3, tape effects
Richard Wright – organ (Hammond and Farfisa), piano, electric piano (Wurlitzer, Rhodes), EMS VCS 3, Synthi AKS, vocals
Early releases included two posters and two color stickers inside the gatefold sleeve, all designed by the U.K. graphics and design company Hipgnosis.
The most sought-after and valuable version of DSOTM is the original U.K. Harvest issue (The Dark Side Of The Moon), identifiable with a solid blue prism on the labels instead of the shaded triangle used on most other versions.
On September 11, 2020 the MR first reached the threshold of 1000 different versions and is currently hovering around that number, making it one of the most populated MRs in the entire database. Most of the vinyl versions were issued with gatefold sleeves. However, there are several versions with significant differences in packaging and design, such as this version: The Dark Side Of The Moon from the Philippines which has the artist's name and LP title printed in large text on a non-gatefold sleeve. New and previously undocumented versions of DSOTM get added to the database frequently making it one of the most interesting titles to focus on for "deep collectors".
Performed by:
David Gilmour – vocals, guitars, Synthi AKS
Nick Mason – drums, percussion, tape effects
Roger Waters – bass guitar, vocals, VCS 3, tape effects
Richard Wright – organ (Hammond and Farfisa), piano, electric piano (Wurlitzer, Rhodes), EMS VCS 3, Synthi AKS, vocals
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Image | , | – | In Your Collection, Wantlist, or Inventory | Version Details | Data Quality | ||||
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The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Winchester Pressing, Wly Mastering, Gatefold | Harvest – SMAS-11163 | US | 1973 | US — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Circle on Back, Gatefold | Harvest – 1 C 062-05 249, EMI Electrola – 1 C 062-05 249 | Germany | 1973 | Germany — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold | Harvest – 3C 064-05249 | Italy | 1973 | Italy — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold | Harvest – 3C 064-05249 | Italy | 1973 | Italy — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold | Harvest – 5C 062-05249, Harvest – 5C062-05249 | Netherlands | 1973 | Netherlands — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – Q4 SHVLA.804, Harvest – Q4▫SHVLA▫804 | Australia | 1973 | Australia — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo | Harvest – SHVL 804 | Philippines | 1973 | Philippines — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Gatefold | Harvest – SHVL 804 | India | 1973 | India — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Repress, Gatefold | Harvest – SHVL 804, Harvest – 1E 064-05249 | Sweden | 1973 | Sweden — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Gatefold | Harvest – Q4SHVL 804, Harvest – Q4SHVL 804, Harvest – 0C 064 - 052490 | UK | 1973 | UK — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – SHVL 804, Harvest – 1E 064 o 05249 | UK | 1973 | UK — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – EOP-80778, Odeon – EOP-80778 | Japan | 1973 | Japan — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon 8-Track Cartridge, Album | Harvest – 8XW-11163, Harvest – 8XW 11163 | US | 1973 | US — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – 1 J 066-05.249 | Spain | 1973 | Spain — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
El Lado Oscuro De La Luna LP, Album, Gatefold | EMI – ELD 02.21.257 | Peru | 1973 | Peru — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Club Edition | Harvest – 62 768, Columbia – 62 768 | Austria | 1973 | Austria — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon Cassette, Album, Reissue, White Paper Labels | Harvest – TC-SHVL 804, Harvest – 0C 244 o 05249 | UK | 1973 | UK — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album | EMI – 11520 | Colombia | 1973 | Colombia — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Club Edition | Harvest – 27 442-3, EMI Electrola – 27 442-3 | Germany | 1973 | Germany — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, 2nd issue | Harvest – SHVL 804, Harvest – IE 064 o 05249 | UK | 1973 | UK — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Laminated Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – 1 C 062-05 249, EMI Electrola – 1 C 062-05 249 | Germany | 1973 | Germany — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, French Export Pressing, Gatefold | Harvest – SHVL 804, Harvest – IE 064 o 05249 | UK | 1973 | UK — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Gatefold | Harvest – SMAS-11163 | Canada | 1973 | Canada — 1973 | |||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon Cassette, Album | Harvest – TC-SHVL.804 | New Zealand | 1973 | New Zealand — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon Cassette, Album | Harvest – 4XW-11163 | US | 1973 | US — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon = El Lado Obscuro De La Luna) LP, Album, Gatefold | Harvest – SHLP-9510 | Venezuela | 1973 | Venezuela — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album | Harvest – SHVL.804 | New Zealand | 1973 | New Zealand — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold | Harvest – 068-005249, Harvest – 10 C068-005.249 | Spain | 1973 | Spain — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Quadraphonic, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – SHVLQ 804 | New Zealand | 1973 | New Zealand — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – SHVL 804 | Greece | 1973 | Greece — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon Cassette, Album | Harvest – 7C 244-05249 | Sweden | 1973 | Sweden — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – SHVL 804 | Australia | 1973 | Australia — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Promo, Gatefold Sleeve | Harvest – EOP-80778, Odeon – EOP-80778 | Japan | 1973 | Japan — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Quadraphonic | Jugoton – LQEMI 73009, Harvest – Q4SHVL 804 | Yugoslavia | 1973 | Yugoslavia — 1973 | New Submission | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Stereo, Jacksonville Press, Gatefold | Harvest – SMAS-11163 | US | 1973 | US — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Repress, No Rim Text | Harvest – SHVL 804 | UK | 1973 | UK — 1973 | New Submission | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Club Edition | Harvest – 1C 062-05 249, EMI Electrola – 62 768 | Austria | 1973 | Austria — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Quadraphonic | Jugoton – LQEMI 73009, Harvest – Q4SHVL 804 | Yugoslavia | 1973 | Yugoslavia — 1973 | New Submission | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Gatefold Sleeve w. poster | Harvest – SHVLJ(D) 804 | South Africa | 1973 | South Africa — 1973 | Recently Edited | ||||
The Dark Side Of The Moon LP, Album, Quadraphonic | Jugoton – LQEMI 73009, Harvest – Q4SHVL 804 | Yugoslavia | 1973 | Yugoslavia — 1973 | New Submission |
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Reviews
- I just inherit this record from a family member, it has a writing inside the gatefold with the 1973 date. I know that this was a usual practice from him on all of his records. Considering that it's the same as it's printed on the inside, should we update the publish date with "1973" year? I'm asking since I know how delicate updating version on popular releases is.
- Does anyone have a Canadian third pressing? On the label it says EMI not the Gramophone Company. It's the only version I've seen with that label. And I don't see it on Discogs. Thanks.
- I have this UK pressing with text Made in GT. Britain on the same place on the label, but stampers are A3/B3.
- Here we have a great sounding UK A3/B3 pressing. This is the best sounding pressing along side with 1.st UK A2/B2 that I know.
- There are two UK A3/B3 pressings?They both sounds great and If you find it, just grab it. This one is probably the oldest one A3/B3. On those two UK A3/B3 presings, the text Made In Gr. Britain is placed on different places.
- A couple of things I can share:
1.- this seems to be pressed with much more care than the black variant which shares stamper codes, but the latter has certain moments of distortion that are not carried to this one. I can also notice certain things better such as reverb and highs.
2.- I found the 50th anniversary reissue sonically superior to the 2016 ***on my system specifically** which is super modest. There is a nice tube like warmth and tighter and clean bass that may benefit clean/forward sounding systems as opposed to punchier setups or where the speakers are placed too close together. Side 2 smokes my UK HTM, again, on my system. - Here we have an amazing Pink Floyd album and sounds great, The sound of A2/B2 is a little bit brighter on the top than A3/B3. However, A3/B3 is probably little bit more balanced.
referencing The Dark Side Of The Moon (LP, Album, Limited Edition, Unofficial Release, Purple Marbled Vinyl) SHVL 804
Sound quality wise the vinyl is very noisy and warped, almost bumping into the cartridge. The recording isn't bad to my ears, it's definitely Dark Side of The Moon and I heard bootlegs that used a worse source.
Though sometimes there's a weird lowering effect where the audio goes slightly down when a new song begins. Maybe from a device or program that plays the audio switching tracks.
That said I can't recommend this, if you don't care about the colour and are looking for this album to enjoy listening to spend a little more on an official 50th anniversary pressing. Much less crackly :)- Edited 7 days agoI got this record a few days ago and only last night I got to open and play it for some friends. I had owned various versions of this album but by far this one is the best sounding pressing. We were blown away. I traded a bunch of records I no longer wanted and with the $55 store credit I received I bought my copy for $52 plus tax. One of top 5 best trades ever.
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