Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here complete original 1975 Japan LP with shrink and poster

pink floyd wish you were here japan lp

Offered for sale is an original fully complete Japanese pressing of Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd, including all inserts and the original shrink wrap.

Note: This LP was issued without an obi and instead included two stickers on the shrink wrap.

About this copy: This copy of Wish You Were Here is a 1975 Japanese pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is M-.  The original blue shrink wrap is still attached to the cover, with a small tear at the bottom of the back side.  The two hype stickers, a round one with the title of the album and a rectangular one with the song titles and price, are M-.

The custom inner sleeve is M-.  The insert is M-.  The postcard is M-.  The poster is M- with no rips, tears, or holes.

The disc is M- and looks unplayed.  Clean disc!

A nice copy of a classic LP that is almost never found complete.

Background: Released in 1975, Wish You Were Here was the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd.

The album reached #1 on the charts in the U.S. and the UK.

Allmusic.com gave Wish You Were Here a 5 star review:

Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side of the Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it’s arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group’s interplay and David Gilmour’s solos in particular. And while it’s short on actual songs, the long, winding soundscapes are constantly enthralling.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:
SOPO 100
Year of Release: 1975
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here original 1975 Japan LP with postcard and poster

pink floyd wish you were here japan lp

Offered for sale is an original Japanese pressing of Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd, including all inserts.

This copy is complete except for the blue shrink wrap and stickers that were attached to the wrap.

About this copy: This copy of Wish You Were Here is a 1975 Japanese pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is VG with moderate wear and a bend in the lower left hand corner.

This LP was issued without an obi.  The blue shrink wrap and title and price stickers are missing.

The custom inner sleeve is VG+ with slight foxing.  The insert is M-.  The postcard is M-.  The poster is M- with no rips, tears, or holes.

The disc is visually M- with no marks on the vinyl, but there are many, many spindle marks on the labels.  The album plays with some surface noise.

A nice copy of a classic LP that is almost never found with all inserts.

Background: Released in 1975, Wish You Were Here was the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd.

The album reached #1 on the charts in the U.S. and the UK.

Allmusic.com gave Wish You Were Here a 5 star review:

Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side of the Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it’s arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group’s interplay and David Gilmour’s solos in particular. And while it’s short on actual songs, the long, winding soundscapes are constantly enthralling.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:
SOPO 100
Year of Release: 1975
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon Japan Pro-Use audiophile LP with obi

Pink Floyd - The Dark Side of the Moon Japan Pro-Use LP

Offered for sale is a copy of the 1978 Japanese Pro-Use audiophile series pressing of The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, including all inserts and the original obi.

Many audiophiles regard this pressing as the best-sounding version of the album.

About this copy: This copy of The Dark Side of the Moon is a 1978 Japanese pressing on the EMI label of an album that was originally released in 1973.

The cover is VG++ and close to M- with very slight corner wear.  The obi is M-.  The insert is M-.  The booklet is M-.

Unlike earlier Japanese pressings, this issue does not include posters or a sticker/card.

The disc is visually M- with no marks on the vinyl, but with a number of spindle marks on the labels.  It’s a clean disc that plays with slight surface noise.

A nice copy of a scarce Pink Floyd LP.

Background: In 1978, EMI-Toshiba introduced a limited edition audiophile series of albums in Japan.  Most of the titles were classical or Jazz titles by artists who were not well known, but the series also included Abbey Road by the Beatles and The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd.

Both titles offered exceptionally good sound and have long been sought out by audiophiles.

The Dark Side of the Moon was Pink Floyd’s eighth album and it’s the one that made them superstars.  Reaching #1 in the U.S. and #2 in the UK, the album is one of the biggest selling albums in history.

While the album topped the U.S. charts for only one week, it spent 741 weeks in the U.S. top 200 – fifteen years.

Allmusic.com gave The Dark Side of the Moon a rare 5 star review:

By condensing the sonic explorations of Meddle to actual songs and adding a lush, immaculate production to their trippiest instrumental sections, Pink Floyd inadvertently designed their commercial breakthrough with Dark Side of the Moon. …Pink Floyd may have better albums than Dark Side of the Moon, but no other record defines them quite as well as this one.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: EMI
Catalog Number:
EMLF-97002
Year of Release: 1978
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here complete original 1975 Japan LP with shrink and poster

pink floyd wish you were here japan lp

Offered for sale is an original fully complete Japanese pressing of Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd, including all inserts and the original shrink wrap.

Note: This LP was issued without an obi and instead included two stickers on the shrink wrap.

About this copy: This copy of Wish You Were Here is a 1975 Japanese pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is M-.

The original blue shrink wrap is still attached to the cover, but is torn along the entire top edge. (see photo) The two hype stickers, a round one with the title of the album and a rectangular one with the song titles and price, are M-.

The custom inner sleeve is VG with a number of ripples in it as though it may have been wet at one point.  There are no stains or smears in the ink.  The insert is M-.  The postcard is M-.  The poster is M- with no rips, tears, or holes.

The disc is visually M- with no marks on the vinyl, but there are many, many spindle marks on the labels.  The disc plays with some surface noise.

A nice copy of a classic LP that is almost never found complete.

Background: Released in 1975, Wish You Were Here was the ninth studio album by Pink Floyd.

The album reached #1 on the charts in the U.S. and the UK.

Allmusic.com gave Wish You Were Here a 5 star review:

Pink Floyd followed the commercial breakthrough of Dark Side of the Moon with Wish You Were Here, a loose concept album about and dedicated to their founding member Syd Barrett. The record unfolds gradually, as the jazzy textures of “Shine on You Crazy Diamond” reveal its melodic motif, and in its leisurely pace, the album shows itself to be a warmer record than its predecessor. Musically, it’s arguably even more impressive, showcasing the group’s interplay and David Gilmour’s solos in particular. And while it’s short on actual songs, the long, winding soundscapes are constantly enthralling.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:
SOPO 100
Year of Release: 1975
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – A Momentary Lapse of Reason 1987 Japan LP with obi

pink floyd a momentary lapse of reason japan lp

Offered for sale is an original Japanese pressing of A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd, including the original obi.

This LP was pressed in limited quantities as Japanese buyers were mostly buying compact discs at the time of the album’s release.

About this copy: This copy of A Momentary Lapse of Reason is a 1987 Japanese pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is VG++ and close to M- with slight edge and corner wear.  The obi, insert, and inner sleeve are M-.  The record company postcard is missing.

The disc is M- with a couple of spindle marks on the labels, but no marks on the vinyl.  Clean disc!

A nice copy of a scarce Pink Floyd LP.

Background: Released in 1987, A Momentary Lapse of Reason was the thirteenth studio album by Pink Floyd, and the first without founder Roger Waters.

The album reached #3 on both the U.S. and UK album charts.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:
28 AP 3405
Year of Release: 1987
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – A Momentary Lapse of Reason complete Japan LP with obi

Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse of Reason Japan LP

Offered for sale is a rare original Japanese pressing of A Momentary Lapse of Reason by Pink Floyd, including the original obi.

This copy also includes the record company postcard, which is usually missing.

This LP was pressed in limited quantities as Japanese buyers were mostly buying compact discs at the time of the album’s release.

About this copy: This copy of A Momentary Lapse of Reason is an original 1987 Japanese pressing on the CBS/Sony label.

The cover is M- with trace corner wear.  The obi, insert, and inner sleeve are M-.  The postcard is M-.

The disc is M- and looks unplayed.  Beautiful disc!

A gorgeous copy of a very rare Pink Floyd LP.

Background: Released in 1987, A Momentary Lapse of Reason was the thirteenth studio album by Pink Floyd, and the first without founder Roger Waters.

The album reached #3 on both the U.S. and UK album charts.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: CBS/Sony
Catalog Number:
28 AP 3405
Year of Release: 1987
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – A Momentary Lapse of Reason 1988 French white vinyl LP with poster

pink floyd a momentary lapse of reason white vinyl french lp

Offered for sale is a limited edition white vinyl pressing of A Momentary Lapse of Reason, issued in France in 1988.

About this copy: This copy of A Momentary Lapse of Reason is a 1988 white vinyl French issue on the EMI label, including a poster with photos from their 1988 Versailles concert and a wraparound color title sheet that was only offered with this pressing.

The cover is VG++ with slight wear at the top two corners.  The wraparound outer cover is M-.

The custom inner sleeve is M- with no splits. The poster is M-.

The white vinyl disc is M- and may be unplayed.  Clean disc!

A beautiful copy of a terrific LP.

Background: Released in 1987, A Momentary Lapse of Reason was the thirteenth studio album by Pink Floyd, and the first without founder Roger Waters.

The album reached #3 on both the U.S. and UK album charts.

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Country of origin: France
Size: 12″
Record Label: EMI
Catalog Number:
748068 0
Year of Release: 1988
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – The Wall Japan 2 LP set with obi and sticker

Pink Floyd - The Wall Japan 2 LP

Offered for sale is a Japanese pressing of The Wall by Pink Floyd including the original “cap” obi and rare title sticker.

About this copy: The copy offered for sale is a 1979 pressing on the CBS/Sony label and includes both custom sleeves, the Japanese lyric insert,  and the hard to find “cap” obi that folds over the cover.

This copy also has the clear sticker that was originally attached to the shrink wrap when the album was new.

The cover is VG+ with moderate foxing, but no wear.   The “cap” obi is VG+ with a small tear on one side.   The lyric insert is VG+ with slight foxing.

The clear title sticker that was originally attached to the (now-missing) shrink wrap has been attached to the front cover.  The sticker is VG++.

The two custom inner sleeves are VG+ with moderate foxing.

The two discs are M- with a couple of spindle marks on the labels, but no marks on the vinyl.  Clean discs!

A nice copy of a classic LP that’s hard to find complete, as the obi and sticker are usually missing.

Background: Pink Floyd’s 1979 double album The Wall alienated a few fans and made the band a bunch of new ones.  Regardless of opinion, the album sold in the millions and is highly regarded by audiophiles as being among the best-sounding albums in the band’s catalog.

The long-out-of-print Japanese pressing is generally regarded as the best, and has been on the Absolute Sound’s recommended list for decades.

Allmusic.com gave The Wall a 4 1/2 star review:

The Wall was Roger Waters’ crowning accomplishment in Pink Floyd. It documented the rise and fall of a rock star (named Pink Floyd), based on Waters’ own experiences and the tendencies he’d observed in people around him. By then, the bassist had firm control of the group’s direction, working mostly alongside David Gilmour and bringing in producer Bob Ezrin as an outside collaborator. Drummer Nick Mason was barely involved, while keyboardist Rick Wright seemed to be completely out of the picture. Still, The Wall was a mighty, sprawling affair, featuring 26 songs with vocals: nearly as many as all previous Floyd albums combined.

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Country of origin: Japan
Size: 12″
Record Label: Sony
Catalog Number:
40AP1750~51
Year of Release: 1979
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – Animals sealed 1977 French pink vinyl LP

pink floyd animals french pink vinyl lp

Offered for sale is a still sealed limited edition French pressing of  Animals, by Pink Floyd, pressed on pink vinyl.

About this copy:  This copy of Animals is a 1977 French pressing on the Harvest/EMI label.

This copy is the version with the standard cover showing the Battersea power station.

As the album is still sealed, the record is presumably new and unplayed.

The cover is sealed inside of a thick plastic bag that is held shut by a large sticker that says “Disque Rouge – Tirage Limite”

The bag is fully intact with no rips, tears, or holes.  The sticker is slightly dirty but fully intact with no rips, tears, holes, or writing.

A virtually perfect copy of a rare Pink Floyd LP that is almost never found still sealed.

Background: Animals was the tenth studio album by Pink Floyd. The album reached #2 in the UK and #3 on the U.S.album charts.

Allmusic.com gave Animals a 4 star review:

Of all of the classic-era Pink Floyd albums, Animals is the strangest and darkest, a record that’s hard to initially embrace yet winds up yielding as many rewards as its equally nihilistic successor, The Wall. It isn’t that Roger Waters dismisses the human race as either pigs, dogs, or sheep, it’s that he’s constructed an album whose music is as bleak and bitter as that world view. …Through it all, though, the utter blackness of Waters’ spirit holds true, and since there are no vocal hooks or melodies, everything rests on the mood, the near-nihilistic lyrics, and Gilmour’s guitar. These are the kinds of things that satisfy cultists, and it will reward their attention — there’s just no way in for casual listeners.

In the late 1970s, collectors began to show interest in colored vinyl and picture discs, and record companies began issuing limited editions of both old and new albums in those formats in order to generate additional revenue.  Most of these titles were available only for a short time, and many of the titles made in Europe were widely exported to the U.S.

During this time, there were a number of colored vinyl albums issued around the world by Pink Floyd, but the 1977 pressing of Animals from France on pink vinyl may have been the first.

For some reason, Harvest Records in France released two versions of this colored vinyl LP.  The first issue featured the regular cover depicting the pig flying over the Battersea power station and included the custom lyric sleeve.  There was also a sticker on the bag in which the album was shipped that said “Disque rouge – tirage limite” (“Pink Disk – Limited Edition”.)

The harder-to-find second version came in a cover that was all pink, with no graphics or writing whatsoever.  The inner sleeve was also all pink, again with no writing.  The pink vinyl record had the standard custom label that appeared on other versions of the album issued worldwide.

Little is known about these all pink pressings, or why they were made in addition to those with the regular covers.  We’ve seen them advertised as “promotional copies,” but there is nothing on the record or cover to suggest that they are promos, and we remember these being sold at retail when they were new.  As far as we know, the record company just decided to make two versions.

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Country of origin: France
Size: 12″
Record Label: Harvest
Catalog Number:
2C 068-98434
Year of Release: 1977
Format: Stereo
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Pink Floyd – The Division Bell sealed original 1994 U.S. blue vinyl LP

pink floyd the division bell u.s. lp

Offered for sale is an original 1994 still sealed blue vinyl U.S. pressing of The Division Bell by Pink Floyd.

About this copy: This copy of The Division Bell is an original  1994 U.S. pressing on the Columbia Records label.

As the album is still sealed, the record is presumably new and unplayed.  As far as we know all original U.S. issues were blue vinyl, so that is what you should find inside.

There is a small break in the shrink wrap (about 3 1/2″ or 9 cm)  at the mouth of the cover.  We have secured this with tape to prevent further splitting of the shrink wrap.

An original price sticker (not shown) is attached to the upper right hand corner of the front cover.

A terrific copy of an LP that has become quite hard to find in recent years.

Background: Released in 1994, The Division Bell was Pink Floyd’s first studio album in seven years and the second without founding member Roger Waters.  Despite mixed critical reception, the album reached #1 on the American album charts.

The album was released in LP form in both the U.S. and the UK.  While the UK pressings were issued on standard black vinyl, the American pressings were available on a translucent light blue vinyl.

The LP version of The Division Bell has a playing time of about 8 minutes shorter than the compact disc version, as seven of the eleven songs on the album were shortened for the LP version.

Allmusic.com gave The Division Bell this review:

The second post-Roger Waters Pink Floyd album is less forced and more of a group effort than A Momentary Lapse of Reason — keyboard player Richard Wright is back to full bandmember status and has co-writing credits on five of the 11 songs, even getting lead vocals on “Wearing the Inside Out.” …. Musically, Gilmour, Nick Mason, and Wright have largely turned the clock back to the pre-Dark Side of the Moon Floyd, with slow tempos, sustained keyboard chords, and guitar solos with a lot of echo.

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Country of origin: U.S.
Size: 12″
Record Label: Columbia
Catalog Number:
c64200
Year of Release: 1994
Format: Stereo
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