Artist
Pink Floyd
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- Pink Floyd primarily used analog multi-track magnetic tape during their peak recording eras, notably in the 1970s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were primarily pressed at facilities like the Columbia Records plant in Pitman, New Jersey.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their frequency ranges, especially in bass and mid, can impact inner-groove tracking, causing potential distortion at high volumes.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors often seek matrix runout etchings like 'A-1' or 'B-2' to verify authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1971, the original Harvest Records pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for Pink Floyd collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2016 Pink Floyd Records 180g remaster of 'The Dark Side of the Moon' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The sharp mid-range transient spikes and acoustic engineering in Pink Floyd's master cuts require precise tonearm calibration to clear heavy vocal peaks without inner-groove distortion.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include The Who (Track Records) and Led Zeppelin (Atlantic Records).
