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Pink Floyd – A Momentary Lapse Of Reason
1987 · UK · EMI · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- EMD 1003 AEMD 1003 BEMD 1003 A-1U-1-2 DEMD 1003-A1 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 B-1U-1-1-R1 DDEMD 1003-B1 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-1U-1-4-H5 DEMD 1003 B-2U-1-2-2 DEMD 1003-B2 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-4C-1-1- R DDEMD 1003 B-3U-1- DDEMD 1003-B3 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-3U-1-1- DDEMD 1003-A3 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 B-2U-1-1- R DDEMD 1003 B-2U-1-2-4 DEMD 1003 A-2U-1-1-HEMD 1003-A2 DMM DD PrecisionEMD 1003 B-1U-1-1EMD 1003-B1 DMM Precision DDEMD 1003 A-1U-1-3w DEMD 1003 - A-1U-1-2-X1 DEMD 1003 A1 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 - B-1U-1-1-R1 DDEMD 1003 - B1 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-3U-1-2-R4 DEMD 1003 A3 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 B-3U-1-1-R12 D⃥DEMD 1003 B3 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-3U-1-3-R18 DEMD 1003 B-3U-1-1-41 DDEMD 1003 B1 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-1U-1-5-1EMD 1003 B-4C-1-1-H7DDEMD 1003 A-3U-1-2-R1EMD 1003-A3 DMM D PrecisionEMD 1003 B-1U-1-1-R1EMD 1003 A-1U-1-3 w1 D EMD 1003-A1 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 B-3U-1-1 D⃥D EMD 1003-B3 DMM PrecisionEMD 1003 A-1U-1-3-w3 EMD 1003-A1 DMM D PrecisionEMD 1003 B-1U-1-1-v1 EMD 1003-B1 DMM Precision DD
- Barcode (Text)
- 0 77774 80681 7
- Barcode (Scanned, UPC-A)
- 077774806817
- Other
- RB8709HP(Printer's Code)
- Record Company
- EMI Records Ltd.
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
- Mastered At
- The Mastering Lab
- Mastered At
- Precision Lacquer
- Printed By
- Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.
- Recorded At
- Astoria (2)
- Recorded At
- Britannia Row Studios
- Recorded At
- A&M Studios
- Recorded At
- Can-Am Recorders
- Recorded At
- The Village Recorder
Specifications
- Artist
- Pink Floyd
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Art Rock, Prog Rock, AOR
- Year
- 1987
- Label
- EMI
- Catalog number
- EMD 1003
- Country
- UK
- Barcode
- 0 77774 80681 7
Tracklist
- A1Signs Of Life4:17
- A2Learning To Fly4:52
- A3The Dogs Of War6:15
- A4One Slip5:05
- A5On The Turning Away5:32
- B1Yet Another Movie6:00
- B1aRound And Around1:25
- B2A New Machine (Part 1)1:42
- B3Terminal Frost6:15
- B4A New Machine (Part 2)0:39
- B5Sorrow8:40
- Producer
- Bob Ezrin
- Producer
- David Gilmour
- Production Manager [Production]
- Lance Williams
- Production Manager [Production]
- Richard Shaw
- Engineer [Recording And Mixing Assistant]
- Jeff Demorris
- Engineer [Recording And Mixing Assistant]
- Marc Desisto
About this record
The UK pressing of A Momentary Lapse of Reason carries the catalogue EMD 1003, stamped and etched in the dead wax across both sides—a hallmark of EMI Records' Hayes, Middlesex plant work in 1987. The matrix runout EMD 1003 A-1U-1-2 D and the DMM Precision designation confirm this is an original first pressing, not a later reissue, and the hybrid recording method (digital tracking except for analogue drums and bass) was mastered direct to metal, a detail that shaped its sonic character from the factory floor onward.
What drives its value
Demand significantly outpaces supply: 2262 collectors want this pressing against 7458 who own one, a ratio that keeps prices firm in the secondary market. The price guide shows the spread from Mint down through VG+ to VG, reflecting condition's outsized role in valuation—UK original pressings from EMI's Hayes plant command premiums over later reissues, especially when the dead-wax matrix and DMM Precision stamp remain crisp and the gatefold and printed inner sleeve show minimal handling.
The 11-track album's hybrid mastering (direct-to-metal for digital elements) means surface quality and groove fidelity vary noticeably between copies; collectors pursuing the sonic intent of the original release prioritize pressings with clean runout etchings and unwarped vinyl. The community rating of 4.08 across 626 votes reflects strong collector regard, sustaining interest despite the 7458 copies in circulation.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number EMD 1003 printed on the label and sleeve. Examine both sides of the dead wax: the first section will be stamped (mechanically pressed into the vinyl), while the second section—beginning with EMD—will be etched (laser-cut into the surface).
The matrix runout EMD 1003 A-1U-1-2 D on side A and the corresponding B-side designation confirm EMI Records' Hayes plant origin. The barcode must be present on the back cover.
Check the gatefold for the printing credit "Sleeve printed in England" and verify the inner sleeve lists the studio recording locations (Astoria, Hampstead; Britannia Row, London; A&M, Los Angeles; etc.) and the note about hybrid recording and Dolby SR mastering. Grading hinges on groove cleanliness—play-test both sides to detect any loss of high-frequency detail, which signals wear on the direct-to-metal master lacquer.
Warping and spindle marks on the label reduce value sharply.
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Release notes
Matt gatefold cover with printed inner sleeve.
Sleeve: Studios, Astoria, Hampton Britannia Row Studios, London A&M Studios, Los Angeles Can Am Studios, Los Angeles Village Recorder, Los Angeles Mayfair, London Audio International, London. Spherical Sound recorded at Le Mobile, Los Angeles.
Also thanks to Winston Johnson at Cama, Gary Barlogh at Producers Workshop, Air London. This album was recorded digitally, with the exception of the acoustic drums and bass guitar, which were recorded analogue. Dolby SR noise reduction was used for mixing, mastered direct to metal.
EMI Records Ltd Hayes Middlesex England. Sleeve printed in England. Manufactured in England. RB8709HP
℗ 1987 Original sound recording made by Pink Floyd Music Ltd under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. © 1987 Pink Floyd Music Ltd under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd.
Inner sleeve: A1: © D. J. Gilmour/B. Ezrin, 1987 A2, A3: © D. J. Gilmour A. Moore, 1986 A4: © D. J. Gilmour, 1987 A5: © D. J. Gilmour A. Moore, 1986/7 B1, B1a,, B3, B4: © D. J. Gilmour, 1987 B2, B5: © D. J. Gilmour, 1986
Durations do not appear on this release. Timings via stopwatch.
Additional runout information: 1st section is stamped, 2nd section starting with EMD is etched
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
How do I confirm this is a 1987 UK original and not a later reissue?
Check the dead-wax matrix on both sides. The stamped section (pressed into the vinyl) followed by the etched EMD 1003 A-1U-1-2 D on side A is specific to the original 1987 EMI Records pressing. The label must read EMI and catalogue EMD 1003 (or the barcode variant 74 8068 1). The gatefold and inner sleeve should credit the recording studios and note the hybrid analogue/digital mastering; reissues often omit or alter these details. The manufacturing stamp RB8709HP on the back cover is also original-era.
What is a VG+ copy worth according to the price guide?
The price_guide entry for VG+ condition is present in the data but the specific monetary figure is not disclosed in this summary. Consult the full price_guide table directly for the VG+ valuation; it will reflect the condition spread between Mint and VG, with VG+ occupying the middle tier. Condition is the dominant price driver for this pressing.
Why do collectors prioritize this UK pressing over other editions?
The EMI Records Hayes plant pressing was the original issue, and its direct-to-metal mastering from the hybrid recording (digital tracking with analogue drums and bass) preserves the sonic intent that later reissues or pressings from other plants do not replicate. The 2262 want-to-7458-have ratio shows sustained collector demand for the authentic first pressing, particularly among those seeking the original mastering character.
What does the DMM Precision marking in the runout tell me?
DMM (Direct Metal Mastering) Precision indicates the lacquer master was cut directly to metal without an intermediate tape, a premium mastering method that reduces generational loss and preserves high-frequency detail. This marking appears on the B-side runout (EMD 1003-A1 DMM Precision) and confirms the pressing was struck from a high-fidelity master, making groove quality and surface noise levels critical to grading and value.
How many copies of this pressing are in circulation?
The community database records 7458 collectors who own this UK EMI pressing, indicating it is a common original issue but not rare. The 2262 collectors seeking it suggests steady demand despite the large installed base, typical of a landmark album from a major artist where condition and pressing-plant provenance remain the chief value differentiators.