{"product_id":"pink-floyd-meddle-textured-sleeve-vinyl","title":"Pink Floyd - Meddle Textured Sleeve Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Pink Floyd\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Meddle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SHVL 795\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1971\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1971 UK Early Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeddle is the sixth studio album by Pink Floyd and one of the most important records in the band's musical development. Released in 1971, the album bridges the experimental sound of the group's earlier work with the atmospheric and progressive style that would soon define their landmark 1970s albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the driving instrumental One Of These Days, the beautifully atmospheric A Pillow Of Winds, the classic Fearless and the monumental side-long composition Echoes, Meddle remains one of Pink Floyd's most celebrated and influential albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 1971 UK pressing on Harvest Records, catalogue number SHVL 795.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy features the unusual and desirable SHVL 795 A-3 \/ SHVL 795 B-1U matrix combination. The B-1U matrix retains the original first-cut Side Two lacquer, while Side One features the later A-3 cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in the distinctive textured gatefold sleeve, this original-era UK Harvest pressing is an attractive early variant of Meddle. The A-3\/B-1U matrix combination is documented on UK copies from the album's original release period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly UK Harvest pressings of Meddle are highly regarded for their warm, spacious analogue sound and remain highly sought after by Pink Floyd collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne Of These Days\u003cbr\u003e\nA Pillow Of Winds\u003cbr\u003e\nFearless\u003cbr\u003e\nSan Tropez\u003cbr\u003e\nSeamus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEchoes\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: SHVL 795 A-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: SHVL 795 B-1U\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\n1971 UK early pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHarvest Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SHVL 795\u003cbr\u003e\nA-3 \/ B-1U matrix combination\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal first-cut B-1U Side Two lacquer\u003cbr\u003e\nTextured gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures One Of These Days\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Fearless, A Pillow Of Winds and San Tropez\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures the complete side-long Echoes\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark Pink Floyd progressive rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible early UK Harvest pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57341208461685,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/C3439E1F-130B-4616-AF70-A79251CBF024.jpg?v=1783342252","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/pink-floyd-meddle-textured-sleeve-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}