The Dark Side Of The Moon album was partly developed in 1972 during live performances, and the band premiered an early version of the suite at London’s Rainbow Theatre several months before recording began. It is the eighth studio album by Pink Floyd, originally released in the US on 1 March and then in the UK on 16th March 1973. The new material was recorded in 1972 and 1973 at EMI Studios (now Abbey Road Studios) in London. The iconic sleeve, which depicts a prism spectrum, was designed by Storm Thorgerson of Hipgnosis and drawn by George Hardie. If the MoFi rectified its slight slouching on bass plus vocal presence and punch it would easily rise to the top right away! The one Id give my nod to however is the MoFi for its impressive realism and smooth delivery. Despite the few shortcomings it probably has the best sounding version of Money that genuinely made me go "Holy shit..." and its the one I say is the essential AAA version for every Pink Floyd fan to own. Creo que las dimensiones musicales, culturales y humanas que alcanza este disco son inalcanzables. Pink Floyd, con este álbum, nos demuestra que vivió 50 años adelante que el resto de los mortales. Prácticamente a 1 mes de cumplirse el 50 aniversario del álbum, creo, realmente, deberíamos alegrarnos y festejar (cada un@ a su manera) este salto artístico y cultural que nos identifica como humanos.

Dark Side Of The Moon - Discogs Pink Floyd - The Dark Side Of The Moon - Discogs

Any differences between the '79 and '81 versions are down to quality control and how many times the stamper had been used up until the point the individual record was pressed. This one or the '81 MFLS version are simply the ones to own. States "Pressed in Japan" on the LP label (see images), "imported pressing" and "Printed in the U.S.A." on spine of the sleeve. Now being able to compare the releases I have including this one on my own system its time to take a closer look at the differences. But despite their differences the 2 are still sort of similar in delivery, just with these few but character defining traits. Both are cut about equally as quiet, demanding you to crank the volume knob. The advantage then shows in the MoFi as the vinyl is extremely quiet, almost as dead silent and void creating as my Japanese Pro Use copy, but thats just because the Pro Use doesnt need to be played nearly as loud. Its only really noticeable at the start and end of songs on the 2016 issue but still a very real difference.One of the most iconic and influential albums ever, Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side Of The Moon’ continues to find new audiences globally. This year, to celebrate its 50th Anniversary, a new deluxe box set will be released on 24th March. This 1979 version is certainly as good as the 1981 re-press I own. Both MFSL versions are ever-so slightly better than the best UK 2nd issue I own (A-3/B-2 matrix codes). After the UK 2nd pressing a very close 3rd place goes to the UK 5th issues (1977) mastered by Harry Moss.