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Rare Pink Floyd ‘Dark Side Of The Moon’ pressing sells for over $13,000
More than five decades after its release, Pink Floyd – ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ continues to prove its legendary status — this time in the collector’s market.
A near-mint first pressing of the iconic 1973 album recently sold on Discogs for over $13,000, highlighting the enduring value of rare vinyl editions among music collectors.
According to the listing, the record is believed to be one of the first 300 copies produced, originally owned by an EMI employee. The pressing reportedly features the coveted 1G/1G matrix, one of the earliest production identifiers tied to the album’s initial run.
Even more impressive, the record was described as unplayed, with no visible spindle wear on the label, a rarity for vinyl produced more than 50 years ago.
Pink Floyd iconic ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ remains one of the most influential albums in music history. The record spent an astonishing over 900 weeks on the Billboard charts, blending progressive rock, experimental production and conceptual storytelling in a way that reshaped modern album culture.
While digital streaming now dominates music consumption, moments like this highlight the lasting cultural value of physical formats.
For collectors and audiophiles alike, original pressings of legendary records continue to represent both historical artifacts and prized investments.
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