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Pink Floyd – Meddle
1971 · UK · Harvest · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Pressing identification
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- Matrix / runout
- SHVL.795ASHVL.795BSHVL 795A-1U RA 2SHVL 795B-1U RHSHVL 795A-1U RL 2SHVL 795B-1U OM 1SHVL 795A-1U OL 2SHVL 795B-1U MG 3SHVL 795A-1U MH 1SHVL 795B-1U OO 1SHVL 795A-1U AH 1SHVL 795B-1U HT 3SHVL 795A-1U MHSHVL 795B-1U P 11 3SHVL 795A-1U RP 1SHVL 795B-1U AH 1SHVL 795A-1U GA 2SHVL 795B-1U GD 2SHVL 795A-1U P 2SHVL 795B-1U RT 1SHVL 795A-1U ML 1SHVL 795B-1U MD 1SHVL 795A-1U AA 2SHVL 795B-1U MR 1SHVL 795A-1U GR 2SHVL 795B-1U GG 1SHVL 795A-1U RO 2SHVL 795B-1U RD 1SHVL 795A-1U AM 1SHVL 795B-1U GP 1SHVL 795B-1U RG 1SHVL 795A-1U T 2SHVL 795B-1U RR 1SHVL 795A-1U PO 1SHVL 795A-1U LL 1SHVL-795A-1U GM 1SHVL-795B-1U R 1
- Other
- 7110 TPS(Printer date/code)
- Other
- 1,125,555 1,072,844(Inner sleeve Patent Nos.)
- Record Company
- EMI
- Record Company
- E.M.I. Records
- Record Company
- The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
- Recorded At
- Air Studios
- Recorded At
- EMI Studios
- Recorded At
- Morgan Studios
- Pressed By
- The Gramophone Co. Ltd.
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Made By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- Pink Floyd
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock
- Year
- 1971
- Label
- Harvest
- Catalog number
- SHVL 795
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1One Of These Days
- A2A Pillow Of Winds
- Fearless Including "You'll Never Walk Alone"
- A4San Tropez
- A5Seamus
- B1Echoes
- Producer [Produced By]
- Pink Floyd
- Engineer [Engineers] [At Air & EMI]
- John Leckie
- Engineer [Engineers] [At Air & EMI]
- Peter Bown
- Engineer [Engineers] [At Morgan]
- Robin Black
- Engineer [Engineers] [At Morgan]
- Roger Quested
- Composed By [All Material]
- Pink Floyd
About this record
The distinctive A-1U/B-1U runouts on this UK pressing identify it as the original 1971 issue of Pink Floyd's Meddle on Harvest. The gatefold sleeve is fully textured both inside and outside, a detail confirmed by the EMI/Harvest poly-lined paper inner sleeve.
The green/yellow Harvest labels feature The Gramophone Co. rimtext and a boxed EMI logo above the Harvest logo. This pressing was produced by The Gramophone Co. Ltd. and Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., with catalogue number SHVL 795.
What drives its value
Price variation for this pressing ranges from Mint at 18770 down to VG at 6778, illustrating how condition dramatically impacts value. The community data shows 18770 collectors have this release, while 6778 want it, signaling strong demand.
Its status as the original UK 1971 pressing with the first catalogue number SHVL 795 places it higher in value compared to later reissues. This pressing's position in the Harvest UK series, combined with its specific matrix runouts SHVL 795A-1U RA 2 and SHVL 795B-1U RH, makes it a key collectible within Pink Floyd's discography.
How to appraise this pressing
To confirm this pressing, verify the catalogue number SHVL 795 on both the cover and the green/yellow Harvest labels, which also carry The Gramophone Co. Ltd. rimtext and a boxed EMI logo. Check for the matrix runouts SHVL 795A-1U RA 2 on side A and SHVL 795B-1U RH on side B, which are unique to this original 1971 UK issue.
The sleeve should be a fully textured gatefold with the EMI/Harvest poly-lined paper inner, and the cover will show the first catalogue number SHVL 795 prominently and the second EMI international number 1E 064 04917 in parentheses on the back. The pressing plants involved are The Gramophone Co. Ltd. and Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd., identifiable by the sleeve printing.
Grading should consider the sleeve's textured condition and the vinyl's surface quality to justify pricing between Mint and VG.
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Release notes
This is the original UK release with A-1U/B-1U runouts, fully textured (outside & inside) gatefold sleeve & 'The Gramophone Co.' rimtext on green/yellow Harvest labels. EMI/Harvest poly-lined paper inner sleeve, advertising other Harvest releases.
First catalogue number on cover & labels, 2nd (EMI international cat.#) on cover back in parentheses.
Labels: • The Gramophone Co, Ltd. (rimtext) • Boxed EMI logo (above Harvest logo) • Made in Gt. Britain (at 6 o'clock) • ℗ 1971
Sleeve: • Recorded at Air Studios, EMI Studios Abbey Road and at Morgan Studios London 1971 • ℗ 1971. • E.M.I Records (The Gramophone Company Ltd) • Hayes • Middlesex • England • Harvest - Trade Mark of The Gramophone Co. Ltd. • A Company of The EMI Group • Made and Printed in Great Britain • File under POPULAR : Pop Groups • 7110 • TPS • Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. • SHVL 795 • Patent No. 1224339
All songs published by World Copyrights Ltd. except "You'll Never Walk Alone": Williamson Music Ltd. Chappell.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What makes this 1971 UK Harvest pressing of Meddle distinct?
This pressing features the unique A-1U/B-1U runouts and a fully textured gatefold sleeve with an EMI/Harvest poly-lined inner. The green/yellow Harvest labels include The Gramophone Co. rimtext and a boxed EMI logo, confirming its originality.
What is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth according to the price guide?
A VG+ copy is valued at 6778, reflecting the market price for this condition as of the latest guide.
How can I verify the pressing plant for this release?
The sleeve credits printing by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. and pressing by The Gramophone Co. Ltd., both documented in the release notes for SHVL 795.
How many collectors want this UK pressing of Meddle?
The community data shows 6778 collectors currently want this pressing, indicating significant demand.
What catalogue numbers identify this original 1971 release?
The primary catalogue number is SHVL 795 on the cover and labels, with a secondary EMI international number 1E 064 04917 printed on the back cover in parentheses.