{"product_id":"pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-factory-sample-vinyl","title":"Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here Factory Sample Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Pink Floyd\u003cbr\u003e Title: Wish You Were Here\u003cbr\u003e Label: Harvest Records\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue Number: SHVL 814\u003cbr\u003e Country: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e Original Release Year: 1975\u003cbr\u003e Pressing Year: 1975 UK Factory Sample Pressing\u003cbr\u003e Format: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e Speed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWish You Were Here is one of Pink Floyd's most celebrated albums, released in September 1975 as the follow-up to The Dark Side Of The Moon. The album explores themes of absence, alienation and the pressures of the music industry, while serving as a tribute to former band member Syd Barrett. Featuring the classics \"Shine On You Crazy Diamond\", \"Welcome To The Machine\", \"Have A Cigar\" and the title track \"Wish You Were Here\", it remains one of the defining albums of progressive rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK Harvest Records Factory Sample pressing issued under catalogue number SHVL 814. Factory Sample copies were produced in very limited quantities for promotional and internal distribution purposes prior to commercial release and are identified by the distinctive \"FACTORY SAMPLE – NOT FOR SALE\" designation on the record labels. These scarce promotional copies are highly sought after by Pink Floyd collectors and rarely appear on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition was originally issued in the famous black shrink-wrap with the handshake sticker attached to the exterior and included the postcard insert. Factory Sample examples of Wish You Were Here are among the most desirable variants of the album and represent an important piece of Pink Floyd collecting history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts I–V)\u003cbr\u003e Welcome To The Machine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave A Cigar\u003cbr\u003e Wish You Were Here\u003cbr\u003e Shine On You Crazy Diamond (Parts VI–IX)\u003cbr\u003e Matrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: SHVL 814 A-1\u003cbr\u003e Side B: SHVL 814 B-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Opening Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e Original UK Factory Sample pressing\u003cbr\u003e Harvest Records SHVL 814\u003cbr\u003e \"Factory Sample – Not For Sale\" labels\u003cbr\u003e Includes \"Wish You Were Here\" and \"Shine On You Crazy Diamond\"\u003cbr\u003e Original postcard insert\u003cbr\u003e Originally sold in black shrink-wrap with handshake sticker\u003cbr\u003e Stereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e One of Pink Floyd's most collectible albums\u003cbr\u003e Rare promotional issue\u003cbr\u003e Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e Record: Excellent Minus (EX-)\u003cbr\u003e Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e Postcard: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57308849635701,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/914689AE-8E62-49AC-B2F4-902167D22E42.jpg?v=1782127719","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/pink-floyd-wish-you-were-here-factory-sample-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}