PINK FLOYD - The Dark Side Of The Moon

Item Description

Vinyl, , Los Angeles Pressing, 2nd State, KP, Gatefold
LP Album Reissue

2nd US pressing from mid-late 1973.

This version is a [l313266] pressing denoted by the ✲ stamped in the runout, mastered by [l265641] denoted by MASTERED AT CAPTITOL stamped in the runout, and the lacquer was cut by [a368321] denoted by the KP etched in the runout.
Runouts are as above with the rest etched except a single number stamped on both sides, indicating the mother used.

Visually differentiated from the 1st pressing by the credits inside the cover, "All selections published by TRO Hampshire House Publishing Corp. (p) 1973 The Gramophone Company, Limited". 1st pressings say "Copyright TRO Hampshire House Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. INTERPAK Pats. Pending."
Visually distinguished from the 3rd pressing by the LP labels, which have the rim text [2nd pressing] beginning at 8 o'clock, 3rd presses have rim text beginning at 10 o'clock.

Includes two color posters, and two color stickers.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London between June 1972 and January 1973

SMAS-11163 on label and gatefold
SMAS 11163 on spine

For 2nd state Los Angeles pressing with 'wly' etched as lacquer cutter, use [r5281428].