Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here A1 B3 Vinyl

Artist: Pink Floyd

Title: Wish You Were Here

Label: Harvest

Catalogue Number: SHVL 814

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1975

Pressing Year: 1975 UK Early Pressing (A1/B3)

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Wish You Were Here is Pink Floyd's ninth studio album and one of the defining records of progressive rock. Released in 1975, the album is a heartfelt tribute to former band member Syd Barrett while also exploring themes of absence, alienation and the commercialisation of the music industry.

Featuring the epic Shine On You Crazy Diamond, the title track Wish You Were Here, Welcome To The Machine and Have A Cigar, the album remains one of Pink Floyd's most celebrated and best-selling releases, renowned for its outstanding musicianship and exceptional production.

Pressing Notes

This is an early 1975 UK Harvest pressing, catalogue number SHVL 814, featuring the desirable A1/B3 matrix combination. Pressed on heavyweight UK vinyl with the iconic black shrink-wrap style artwork (where present) and postcard insert, these early UK variants are highly regarded for their rich analogue sound and remain among the most collectible editions of this classic album.

Track Listing

Side One

Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)
Welcome To The Machine

Side Two

Have A Cigar
Wish You Were Here
Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)
Additional Information
Early 1975 UK Harvest pressing
Catalogue Number SHVL 814
A1/B3 matrix variant
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Gatefold sleeve
Features Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Includes Wish You Were Here
Features Have A Cigar
Progressive rock masterpiece
Highly collectible UK analogue pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good (VG)

Record: Excellent (EX)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A 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.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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