by Vernon Fitch
with contributions from Ingo Brode, Ace T.K. Colman, James Denton, Tor Martin Kristiansen,
Martin Landry, Jason Laur, Alfredo Orsini, Jeremy Pare, Serge Pelletier & John Schaefer
© copyright Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives
Any comments, corrections or additions to this discography are appreciated.
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue - mono)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: T 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) XAX-3419 TG / XAX-3420 TG (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: October 2, 1967
Release Information: Mono release. Believed to be a mono fold-down from the stereo issue and not the original mono mix. Capitol Records-The 6000 series.
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small solid black circle, indicating that this is a mono release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is blue and starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue - stereo)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) YAX-3419 TG / YAX-3420 TG (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: October 2, 1967
Release Information: Stereo release. Capitol Records-The 6000 series.
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups. Next to this is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release, followed by the catalog number.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is blue and starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) YAX-3419 TG / YAX-3420 TG (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1969
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups. Next to this is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release, followed by the catalog number.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Olive green Capitol target labels.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Release Date: 1971
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups. Next to this is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release, followed by the catalog number.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Red Capitol labels with purple target.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1972
Release Information: Fourth Canadian issue. New text on edge of label.
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups. Next to this is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release, followed by the catalog number.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits next to the song titles. Gold text around edge of labels.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 5th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) YAX-3419 TG / YAX-3420 TG (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Information: Fifth Canadian issue. New text on edge of label.
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups. Next to this is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release, followed by the catalog number.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits next to the song titles.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 6th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band. On the top right edge, it says: File Under - Teen Groups. Next to this is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release, followed by the catalog number.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers). In the bottom right, it says: Manufactured by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Spine: Title. Capitol logo. Catalog number.
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits under the song titles.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 7th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 1-ST-6242-A (XAX 3419) JAMF / 2-ST-6242-B JAMF (both written, except JAMF stamped)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1978
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band.
Back Cover: White with song titles and credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Labels: Purple Capitol labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 8th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 1-ST-6242-A (XAX 3419) JAMF / 2-ST-6242-B (both written, except JAMF stamped)
2) ST-6242-A TLC-T GC [target] / 2-ST-6242-B JAMF (both written, except JAMF stamped)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1980
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band.
Back Cover: White with song titles and credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Labels: Purple Capitol labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 9th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-6242-A- TLC-T OC / ST.6242-B-2 TLC-A. OC (both written) [target]
2) ST-6242-1 1A2H2 DM-1 / ST-6242-2 1A2H2 DM 1 (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1980
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band.
Back Cover: White with song titles and credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Printed in Canada.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: The Piper at the Gates of Dawn (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada 10th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6242
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-6242-1 1A2HZ DM / ST-6242-2 1A2HZ DM (both written)
Description:
Front Cover: Kaleidoscope picture of the band.
Back Cover: White with song titles and credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Printed in Canada.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) YAX 3633 TG / YAX 3634 TG (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by RCA Victor, Smith Falls, Ontario.
Release Date: June 3, 1968
Release Information: Capitol Records-The 6000 series.
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers).
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is blue and starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) YAX-3633 G T / YAX 3634 G T (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by RCA Victor, Smith Falls, Ontario.
Release Date: 1969
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers).
Spine: Band name. Catalog number.
Labels: Olive green Capitol target labels.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) YAX-3633 G T / YAX-3634 G T (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by RCA Victor, Smith Falls, Ontario.
Release Date: 1971
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers).
Spine: Band name. Catalog number.
Labels: Red Capitol labels with purple target.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1972
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers).
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits next to the song titles. Gold text around edge of labels.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 5th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1974
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers).
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with side 1 song titles under the spindle hole and composing credits next to the song titles.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 6th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits. On the top left seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release (this circle is centered on the top spine of the album cover, and, if the cover slick is centered properly, the tips of the circle are visible on both the front and back covers).
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with first two song titles on side 1 above the spindle hole and composing credits under the song titles. Small text font.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 7th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-6279-A TLC-A GC / ST-6279-B (both written) [target] [BC1]
2) ST-6279-YAX-3633 FXD-T / ST-6279-B (both written) [target] [BC2]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1976
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover #1: Song titles. Credits.
Back Cover #2: Song titles. Credits. At the top right is the Capitol logo, the 6000 series and the catalog number, all on a black rectangle.
Labels: Purple Capitol labels. Found with both a small pressing ring (indicating a Compo Company pressing), and a medium pressing ring (indicating a Capitol Records, Ontario pressing).
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 8th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Release Date: 1980
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Labels: Purple Capitol labels. Found with both a small pressing ring (indicating a Compo Company pressing), and a medium pressing ring (indicating a Capitol Records, Ontario pressing).
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: A Saucerful of Secrets (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 9th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6279
Pressing Plant & Stamper/Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
A) Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario
1) ST-6279-A TLC-A GC / ST-6279-B (both written) [target]
B) Columbia Records, EMI Canada Inc., Don Mills Ontario
1) ST-6279-A TLC-A GC / ST-6279-B DM- (both written) [target] (4 stamped on side 2)
2) ST 6279-A-TLC-A GC-DM7 / ST 6279-B DM (both written) [target] (4 stamped on side 2)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1980
Description:
Front Cover: Hipgnosis cover.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Pink Floyd. Catalog number.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 1-6318 GT / 2-6318 GT (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: October 6, 1969
Release Information: Capitol Records-The 6000 series. Heavy cardboard cover. Issued in shrink wrap. Record pressed by Compo Limited.
Description:
Front Cover: Windmill scene from the movie. Title.
Back Cover: Scene from the movie. Song titles. Credits. At the bottom, it says "Manufactured & Distributed by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Inner Sleeve: Plain white, with die cut to show label.
Labels: Olive green Capitol labels with purple target at top. "STEREOPHONIC" to the left of the spindle hole.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) 1-6318 GT / 2-6318 GT (both written) [target]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1971
Description:
Front Cover: Windmill scene from the movie.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Labels: Red Capitol label with purple target.
Text around the bottom edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Description:
Cover: Windmill scene from the movie.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits next to the song titles. Gold text around edge of labels.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1974
Description:
Cover: Windmill scene from the movie. On the top right seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Label: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits next to the song titles.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 5th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Description:
Cover: Windmill scene from the movie. On the top right seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Labels: Orange Capitol labels with composing credits under the song titles. Small text font.
Text around top edge of label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 6th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST SM-6318-YAX-3868-4 XD-T (the SM is crossed out) / ST-6318-YAX-3869 1-6318 X-T (the YAX-3869 is crossed out) (both written) [target]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1978
Description:
Front Cover: Windmill scene from the movie. Title at the top.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Catalog number. Title. Litho in Canada.
Inner Sleeve: Plain white inner sleeve.
Labels: Purple Capitol labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 7th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Release Date: 1980
Description:
Cover: Windmill scene from the movie.
Label: Purple Capitol labels.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: More (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 8th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 6318
Release Date: 1980
Description:
Cover: Windmill scene from the movie.
Label: Black Capitol label with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Ummagumma (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: STBB 388
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) STBB-1-388 #1 / SWBB-2-388-W5 / SWBB-3-388-W5 / SWBB-4-388-W5 (all four written)
2) SWBB-1-388-W5 / SWBB-2-388-W5 / SWBB-3-388-W5 / SWBB-4-388-W5 (all four written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1969
Release Information: Original issue without the the Gigi album, the Harvest logo, or the "Special Buy! Contains Two Complete LPs" language on the front cover. Some issues came in a loose plastic wrap that allowed the gatefold to be opened.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Receding pictures of band members sitting in chairs. On the top right seam is a small black circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Back Cover: Capitol target logo in top right corner.
Inside Cover: Pictures of band members.
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Litho in Canada.
Cover Sticker: Some issues had a a 3 inch X 1.5 inch pink sticker on the plastic wrap that says "Special Buy! Contains Two Complete LPs."
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Ummagumma (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Number: STBB 388
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) STBB-1-388 G20 / STBB-2-388 G29 2 2 / STBB-3-388 F28 KC / SKBB-4-388 G22 3 3 (all four written) [MBC]
2) STBB-1-388-G20 / STBB-2-388-G29 2 / STBB-3-388-F28 3 KP / SKBB-4-388 H25 Jay (K is crossed out and T written) (all four written) [MBC] [target]
Release Information: Second issue with the Special Buy text printed on the front cover.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of band members sitting in chairs. Cover does not show the Gigi album. At the top it says "Special Buy! Contains Two Complete LPs."
Back Cover: Picture of roadies with equipment.
Inside Cover: Pictures of band members.
Spine: PINK FLOYD . UMMAGUMMA, ER, PRINTED IN CANADA STBB-388
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels. Medium pressing ring (Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario pressing).
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: Ummagumma (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Number: STBB 388
Release Information: Third issue with new label rim text.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of band members sitting in chairs. Cover does not show the Gigi album. At the top it says "Special Buy! Contains Two Complete LPs."
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around bottom edge of side 1 label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Ummagumma (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Number: SKBB 388
Release Information: Fourth issue with new catalog number.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of band members sitting in chairs. Cover does not show the Gigi album. At the top it says "Special Buy! Contains Two Complete LPs."
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around bottom edge of side 1 label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Ummagumma (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 5th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Number: STBB 388
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) STBB-1-388 1A2H2K DM-11 / STBB-2-388 1A2H2K DM-12 / STBB-3-388 1A2H2K DM-11 / STBB-4-388 1A2H2K DM-7 (all four written, except DM numbers stamped)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1983
Release Information: Fifth issue with a black Capitol label with rainbow ring.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of band members sitting in chairs. Cover does not show the Gigi album. At the top it says "Special Buy! Contains Two Complete LPs."
Back Cover: Raodies with equipment. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of band members.
Spine: PINK FLOYD UMMAGUMMA, ER, PRINTED IN CANADA STBB-388
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Atom Heart Mother (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: SKAO 382
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SKAO-1-382 W2 / SKAO-2-382 W3 (both written)
Release Information: Original issue. Record manufactured by RCA at their Smith Falls, Ontario, Canada plant. Cover manufactured by Modern Graphics. Some issues came in a loose plastic wrap that allowed the gatefold to be opened without removing the wrap.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover #1: A cow. On the top right seam is a small white circle that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Front Cover #2: A cow. Title at the top. Catalog number in the upper left corner. Harvest logo in the upper right corner. Small white half-circle on the top right seam that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Spine: Modern Graphics logo on spine near bottom.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels. Large pressing ring on label.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Atom Heart Mother (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: SKAO 382
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SKAO-1-382 W2 / SKAO-2-382 W3 (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Information: Second issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A cow. Title at the top. Catalog number in the upper left corner. Harvest logo in the upper right corner. Small white half-circle on the top right seam that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Back Cover: A cow. Catalog number. Song titles.
Inside Cover: Cows in a pasture. Title. Song titles.
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Litho in Canada.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Atom Heart Mother (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: SKAO 382
Label: SMAS 382
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SKAO-382-A- TLC-T GC / SKAO-382-B- TLC-T GC (both written) [target]
2) SKAO382A TLC-T GC. / SKAO382B TLC-T GC. (both written) [no target] [L2]
3) SMAS-1-382 F.22 Wally / SKAO 382-2- F.9 (SF is scratched out and SKAO is written above it) (both written) [MBC]
4) SMAS-1-382 / SKAO-2-382-G36 (SA 33 257-G/9 is scratched out) (both written) [MBC]
5) SMAS-1-382 Gemm X / SKAO-2-382-G 36 (SABB-/A2B1-G19 scratched out ) Gemm (both written) [MBC target]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Third issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A cow. Title across top of cover with catalog number underneath.
Back Cover: Three cows. Catalog number in upper right corner. Record company information in lower left corner.
Inside Cover: A pasture. Manufactured in Canada.
Spine: Title, catalog number, an ER in a circle, and Printed in Canada.
Labels #1: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Labels #2: Yellow / green Harvest labels. 2.9cm pressing ring.
Text around the edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Atom Heart Mother (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: SKAO 382
Label: SMAS 382
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SKAO-382-A- TLC-T GC / SKAO-382-B- TLC-T GC (both written) [target]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Fourth issue. New text around edge of label.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A cow. Title across top of cover with catalog number underneath.
Back Cover: Three cows. Catalog number in upper right corner. Record company information in lower left corner.
Inside Cover: A pasture. Manufactured in Canada.
Spine: Title, catalog number, an ER in a circle, and Printed in Canada.
Labels: Yellow / green Capitol labels.
Text around bottom edge of side 1 label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Atom Heart Mother (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted 5th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Number: SMAS 382
Release Date: 1979
Release Information: Fifth issue. Some copies have SKAO in the matrix.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Cover: A cow.
Spine: Title, catalog number, an ER in a circle, and Printed in Canada.
Label: Purple Capitol labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Atom Heart Mother (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted 6th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limted
Catalog Number: SMAS 382
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-382-A-2 K.G. y/c TLC.T. DM-8 (SKAO is crossed out) / SMAS-382-2 1A2HZ DM-10 (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1983
Release Information: Sixth issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A cow.
Back Cover: Three cows.
Inside Cover: Cows in a pasture. Song listing. Credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number. ER (in a circle) Printed in Canada.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by RCA Victor, Smith Falls, Ontario.
Release Date: 1971
Release Information: Original issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear. Pink Floyd in top left corner in white. Title in top right corner in white. Harvest logo and catalog number in lower right. Small black circle on the top seam that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Back Cover: At the top left are the song titles. In the bottom left is a black Harvest logo, a framed black-boxed white EMI logo, and the RIAA logo. Below the logos, framed and printed in black it says: "Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd."
Inside Cover: Pictures of the band members. Song titles and credits in top right corner.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-832 -1- / SMAS-832 -2- (both written) [0 MBC]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Columbia Records, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada.
Release Date: 1971
Release Information: Second issue (may have been released simultaneously with the first issue).
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear. Pink Floyd in top left corner in white. Title in top right corner in white. Harvest logo and catalog number in lower right. Early issues have a small black circle on the top seam that is divided into two halves, indicating that this is a stereo release.
Back Cover: At the top left are the song titles. In the bottom left is a black Harvest logo, a framed black-boxed white EMI logo, and the RIAA logo. Below the logos, framed and printed in black it says: "Manufactured and distributed in Canada by Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd."
Inside Cover: Pictures of the band members. Song titles and credits in top right corner.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels. Side number is on the right side of the labels below the catalog number. Stereo to the left of the center hole.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 3rd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-832 -1- / SMAS-832 -2- (both written) [0 MBC]
Release Information: Third issue with changed text around edge of label.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear.
Spine: Title. Litho in Canada. Catalog number.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Side number is on the right side of the labels below the catalog number. Stereo to the left of the center hole.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Release Information: Fourth issue with slightly changed label text.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear.
Label: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Side number is on the right side of the labels below the catalog number. Stereo to the left of the center hole.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 5th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Release Information: Fifth issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear.
Label: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Side number and stereo to the right of the center hole.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 6th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS 832 -1- KP 0 / SMAS-2-832 F55 KI (both written) [MBC]
2) SMAS-1-832-G34 / SMAS-2-2653-G38 (both written) (side 2 plays side 2 of the Beatles-Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart's Club Band)
3) SMAS-832 A2#2X rc A / SMAS-2-832 TG. (both written) (has 6th issue spine)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Sixth issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear.
Back Cover: Soundwaves on an ear. Song listing.
Inside Cover: Photos of the bandmembers with their names to the right of their head. Credits. Matte.
Spine: PINK FLOYD - MEDDLE Litho In Canada SMAS-832.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 7th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-832 A2#2X rc A / SMAS-2-832 TG. (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Seventh issue with different text around edge of labels.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear.
Back Cover: Soundwaves on an ear. Song titles.
Inside Cover: Photos of the bandmembers with their names to the right of their head. Credits.
Spine: PINK FLOYD - MEDDLE SMAS-832.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around bottom edge of side 1 label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Meddle (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 8th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-832
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-832-1 12HZ ZDM-12 / SMAS-832-2 1B2HZ DM-10 (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Date: 1983
Release Information: Eighth issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Soundwaves on an ear.
Back Cover: Soundwaves on an ear. Song titles.
Inside Cover: Photos of the bandmembers with their names to the right of their head. Credits.
Spine: PINK FLOYD - MEDDLE SMAS-832.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Obscured by Clouds (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: ST 11078
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-1-11078 F-4 / ST-2-11078 F-4 (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by RCA Victor, Smith Falls, Ontario.
Release Information: First issue. Some versions of this issue have the song "Wots ... Uh the deal" on both sides (it replaces Free Four on side two).
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain. In the top left corner in blue letters is the catalog number ST-11078. In the lower right corner is a small blue Harvest logo.
Spine: PINK FLOYD- OBSCURED BY CLOUDS Litho in Canada ST-11078.
Back Cover: Three circles with different pictures from the movie, plus a fourth circle with song listings and credits.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Obscured by Clouds (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: ST 11078
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Information: Second issue.
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain. In the top left corner in blue letters is the catalog number ST-11078. In the lower right corner is a small blue Harvest logo.
Spine: PINK FLOYD- OBSCURED BY CLOUDS Litho in Canada ST-11078.
Back Cover: Three circles with different pictures from the movie, plus a fourth circle with song listings and credits.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Obscured by Clouds (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 3rd issue issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Numbers: ST-11078
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-1-11078 RP / ST-2-11078 (both written) [MBC]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Compo / MCA, Cornwall, Ontario.
Release Date: 1974
Release Information: Third issue.
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Labels: Orange Capitol Records labels.
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: Obscured by Clouds (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 4th issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: ST-11078
Label: SW-11078
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-1-11078-G18 2 / ST-2-11078-H-12 (both written) [target] [MBC]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Fourth issue.
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Cover Sticker: Issued with a round 2.5 inch pink sticker on the shrink wrap that says "Obscured By Clouds, Music From La Vallee, Pink Floyd, ST-11078."
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: Obscured by Clouds (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 5th issue issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: ST-11078
Label: SW-11078
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) ST-1-11078 1 JPL / ST-11078-B-1 K.E.J. TL C.T. (botth written) [MBC]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Fifth issue.
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain. Catalog number in upper left corner. Capitol logo in lower right corner.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Printed in Canada.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: Obscured by Clouds (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited 6th issue issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SW-11078
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SW-11078-A-1A-2HZDK: DM 3 / SW-11078-B-1B-2HDZK: DM 11 (both written, except 3 / 11)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Sixth issue.
Description:
Front Cover: An out-of-focus picture from the movie of a man in a tree in the rain. Catalog number in upper left corner. Capitol logo in lower right corner.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Labels: Black Capitol labels with rainbow ring.
Text around bottom edge of the black part of the label is white and starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Title: The Dark Side of the Moon (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: SMAS-11163
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS 11163 S1 / SMAS 11163-2 (both written) [0]
2) SMAS 11163 S1 / SMAS 11163 S2@ 2 (both written) [0]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Columbia Records, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada.
Release Information: Original issue. Record label says manufactured in Canada. Cover and inserts are made in the United States.
Test Pressing: A test pressing was found with blank white labels and the matrix: SMAS 11163 S1 / SMAS 11163 S2-2.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Black with prism.
Back Cover: Black with inverted prism. Catalog number at the top. Record company information at the bottom. "Printed in U.S.A." at the bottom center.
Inside Cover: Black with heartbeat line. Lyrics. In the lower right corner it says "Copyright TRO Hampshire House Publishing Corp. All rights reserved. INTERPAK Pats. Pending."
Spine: Black title and catalog number.
Cover Sticker: Some copies had a round black cover sticker on the shrink wrap that says:
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
Printed in U.S.A.
SMAS-11163
Inserts:
1) Pyramid Poster: A green pyramid poster with "Printed in U.S.A." at bottom left, and "SMAS-11163-1" at bottom right. At the bottom center, it says " PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON."
2) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in portrait style with "Printed in U.S.A." at bottom left, and "SMAS-11163-2" at bottom right.
3) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green/white self-adhesive graphics sticker. The backing paper is light brown with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "fasson CRACK `N PEEL" on the paper. The sticker has no strips on the edge to hold while peeling. "Printed in U.S.A." in the lower left, and "SMAS-11163-1" in the lower right.
4) Gray-green graphics sticker: A gray-green/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive graphics sticker. The backing paper is light brown with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "fasson CRACK `N PEEL" on the paper. The sticker has no strips on the edge to hold while peeling. "Printed in U.S.A." in the lower left, and "SMAS-11163-2" in the lower right.
Labels: Black prism labels.
Text around top edge of label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: The Dark Side of the Moon (Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: Capitol Records (Canada) Ltd.
Catalog Number: SMAS-11163
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-11163-A-1A-2HZ: DM-6 / SMAS 11163-B 1A2HZ DM-23 (both written)
2) SMAS-11163-A-1A-2HZ: DM-7 / SMAS 11163-B 1A2HZ DM-23 (both written)
3) SMAS-11163-A-1A-2HZ: DM-8 / SMAS 11163-B 1A2HZ DM-7 (both written)
4) SMAS-11163-A-1A-2HZ: DM-27 / SMAS-2-11163-B 1A2H2 DM-13 (both written, except the last two digits on both sides)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Columbia Records, Don Mills, Ontario.
Release Information: Second issue with record, cover and inserts made in Canada.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Black with prism. Left part of the gatefold is sealed (no fold-over flap).
Back Cover: Inverted prism. Catalog number at top.
Inside Cover: Heartbeat line. Lyrics. Text inside the cover says "Copyright TRO Hampshire House Publishing Corp. All rights reserved."
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Litho in Canada, and logo.
Inserts:
1) Pyramid Poster: A green pyramid poster with "PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" at the bottom, "Printed in Canada" in the lower left corner, and "SMAS-11163-1" in the lower right corner.
2) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in portrait style with "Printed in Canada" in the lower left corner, and "SMAS-11163-2" in the lower right corner.
3) Stickers: Issued with two stickers, one yellow and one brown.
Two different types of stickers have been found with this issue:
... Stickers #1: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "taktik permanent" and "taktik scoreline" on the back.
....... 1a) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green/white self-adhesive graphics sticker. The backing paper is white with "taktik permanent" and "taktik scoreline" on the paper. "SMAS-11163-1" in the lower right.
....... 1b) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive graphics sticker. The backing paper is white with "taktik permanent" and "taktik scoreline" on the paper. "SMAS-11163-2" in the lower right.
... Stickers #2: Brown and yellow graphics stickers with "uni-mateŽ PERMANENT" on the back. "SMAS-11163-1" in the lower right front corner of the yellow sticker, and "SMAS-11163-2" in the lower right front corner of the brown sticker.
Labels: Black prism labels.
Text around top edge of label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: The Dark Side of the Moon (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited)
Record Company: Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited
Catalog Number: SMAS-11163
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SMAS-11163-A-1A-2HZ / SMAS 11163-B 1A2HZ (both written) (pressed on clear vinyl)
2) SMAS 11163 A TLC T / SMAS 11163 B TLC T (both written) (side 2 has pressing rings of 29mm & 39mm)
3) SMAS-11163 A TLC T / SMAS-2-11163 (8) F54 Wally (both written) [target] [MBC]
4) SMAS-11163-A-3 T6 2 / SMAS-2-11163 F-54 3 Wally (both written) [target] [MBC]
5) SMAS-11163-1 b / SMAS-2-11163 F54 3 Wally (both written) [target] [MBC]
6) SMAS-1-11163 F-53 2 Wally / SMAS-2-11163 F-54 kp (both written) [target] [MBC]
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Capitol Records, Mississauga, Ontario.
Release Information: Third issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Black with prism. Left part of the gatefold is sealed with no fold-over flap.
Back Cover: Inverted prism. Catalog number at top.
Inside Cover: Heartbeat line. Lyrics. Text inside the cover says "Copyright TRO Hampshire House Publishing Corp. All rights reserved."
Spine: Title. Catalog number. Litho in Canada, and logo.
Cover Sticker: Some copies have a round black cover sticker with white text that says:
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
Printed in U.S.A.
SMAS-11163
Inserts:
1) Pyramid Poster: A green pyramid poster with "PINK FLOYD DARK SIDE OF THE MOON" at the bottom, "Printed in Canada" in the lower left corner, and "SMAS-11163-1" in the lower right corner.
2) Group Poster: A six-pane group shot poster in portrait style with "Printed in Canada" in the lower left corner, and "SMAS-11163-2" in the lower right corner. Some copies have a "Printed in the USA" on the poster.
3) Yellow graphics sticker: A yellow/sky blue/green/white self-adhesive graphics sticker. The backing paper is light brown with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "fasson CRACK `N PEEL" on the paper. "SMAS-11163-1" in the lower right.
4) Brown graphics sticker: A brown/dark blue/yellow/green self-adhesive graphics sticker. The backing paper is light brown with 45 degree angled diagonal stripes of dark brown from the top to bottom, and "fasson CRACK `N PEEL" on the paper. "SMAS-11163-2" in the lower right.
Labels: Black prism labels.
Text around bottom edge of label starts at 10 o'clock and says:
Title: Wish You Were Here (Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd. 1st issue)
Record Company: Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: PC 33453
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) AL-33453-1A-2-G / BL -33453-1B-2-G (both written)
2) AL-33453-1B-2-GA / BL-33453-1B-2-G (both written) [0]
3) AL-33453-1B-2-GA / BL-33453-1C-2-G (both written) [0]
4) AL-33453-1D-2-G / BL-33453-1B-2-G 2 (both written) [0]
5) AL-33453-1D-2-G / BL-33453-1D-2-G (both written)
Pressing Information: Disc pressed by Columbia Records, Don Mills, Ontario, Canada.
Release Information: Original issue. Issued with the cover obscured by black plastic wrap. Has "Columbia Records of Canada Ltd." on the back cover.
Description:
Front Cover: Two businessmen are shaking hands. Burning man leaning backward.
Back Cover: Invisible salesman. At the bottom center of the back cover it says: "Manufactured and distributed by / Fabrique et distribue par - Columbia Records of Canada, Ltd., 1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J9 (R) "Columbia" Marcas Reg.
Spine: PC 33453 PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE LITHO IN CANADA © 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited / (P)1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited COLUMBIA STEREO
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Heavy cardboard inner sleeve with a picture of a red veil blowing in the wind on one side, and the credits, lyrics, and diver photo on the other side.
Insert: Postcard of a diving man.
Labels: Black / blue Wish You Were Here picture labels. Text all in white. PINK FLOYD on the top. COLUMBIA [boxed eye logo] on the bottom. Stereo, Cat.#, Side, AL/BL#, (P), and (C) info are in the right black area below the blue area with the orange dot. The album title and track listings are on the top left black area above the two pyramids rising from the bottom left blue area.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: Wish You Were Here (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue)
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: PC 33453
Label: PC 33453
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) AL-33453-1D-2-G (2) DM 1 2 / BL-33453-1D-2-G (2) DM 7 (both written)
2) AL-33453-1D-2-Gv DM 15 2 / BL-33453-1D-2-Gv oDM 10 2 (both written)
3) AL-33453 1E-2-HZ / BL-33453 1F-2-HZ (both written)
Release Information: Second issue. Has "CBS Records Canada Ltd." on the back cover.
Description:
Front Cover: Burning man leaning backward.
Back Cover #1: Invisible salesman. At the bottom of the back cover it says "P 1975 CBS INC. © 1975 CBS Inc. Manufactured and distributed by-CBS Records Canada Ltd. / Fabrique et distribute par-CBS Disques Canada LTEE / 1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J9 (R) "Columbia" Marcas Reg."
Back Cover #2: Invisible salesman. The word "Columbia" has been crossed out.
Spine #1: PC 33453 PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE LITHO IN CANADA © Pink Floyd Music Limited / (P) Pink Floyd Music Limited COLUMBIA STEREO.
Spine #2: The word "Columbia" has been crossed out.
Inner Sleeve: Heavy cardboard inner sleeve with a picture of a red veil blowing in the wind on one side, and the credits, lyrics, and diver photo on the other side.
Insert: Postcard of a diving man.
Labels #1: Black / blue Wish You Were Here picture labels.
Labels #2: Black / blue Wish You Were Here picture labels. The word "Columbia" has been crossed out on the labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Title: Wish You Were Here (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 3rd issue)
Title: Wish You Were Here (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 4th issue)
Title: Wish You Were Here (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. Master Sound Half-Speed Mastered issue)
Title: Animals (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 1st issue)
Title: Animals (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue)
Title: The Wall (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 1st issue)
Title: The Wall (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue)
Title: The Final Cut (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 1st issue)
Title: The Final Cut (CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue)
Title: A Momentary Lapse of Reason (CBS Records Canada, Ltd.)
Title: A Momentary Lapse of Reason - An Insight Into Pink Floyd(CBS Records Canada, Ltd.)
Title: Delicate Sound of Thunder (Columbia Records)
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: JC 33453
Label: PC 33453
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) (F+TR) AL 33453-G5L GI A12 /
Release Information: Third issue with a bar code on the back cover. Issued with clear shrink wrap, a round WYWH sticker, and a small Made in Canada sticker. At the bottom of the back cover it says "P 1975 CBS INC., C 1975 IN. Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records Canada Ltd. / Fabrique et Distribute par CBS Disques Canada Ltee / 1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontaro M3C 2J9 R "Columbia" Marcas Reg."
Description:
Front Cover: Burning man leaning backward.
Cover Stickers:
1) Cover Sticker (round): Issued with a large round sticker on the shrink wrap that featured a mechanical handshake, the four elements, and the words "Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here. " Around the edge of the sticker it says "Shine On You Crazy Diamond - Welcome to the Machine - Have a Cigar - Wish You Were Here, 33453, P (c) 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited, Manufactured by Columbia Records CBS Inc. 51 West 52nd. Street N.Y. N.Y. R "Columbia" Marcas Reg."
2) Rectangular Sticker #2: The second sticker on the back cover shrink wrap says: "Imported and Distributed by /Importe et Distribute par Sony Music Canada Inc. 1113 Leslie St., Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J7 Not for Distribution or Sale Outside Canada."
3) Rectangular Sticker #3: The third sticker says: "Made in Canada."
Spine: JC 33453 PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE (C) 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited / (P) 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited COLUMBIA STEREO.
Inner Sleeve: Thin paper inner sleeve with a picture of a red veil blowing in the wind on one side, and the credits, lyrics, and diver photo on the other side.
Insert: None.
Labels: Black / green Wish You Were Here picture labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 7 o'clock and says:
Wish You Were Here LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 4th issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: PCX 33453
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) AL 33453 1E2HZ DM 2 / BL 33453 1F2HZ DM 2 (both written, except 2 stamped) [101g]
Release Information: Fourth issue. Released with clear shrink wrap and a round WYWH mechanical handshake sticker on the cover.
Mislabel: This copy has been found with a Earl Hines Trio label on side 1.
Description:
Front Cover: Burning man leaning backwards.
Back Cover: Invisible salesman. At the bottom of the back cover it says "P 1975 CBS INC. © 1975 CBS Inc. Manufactured and distributed by-CBS Records Canada Ltd. / Fabrique et distribute par-CBS Disques Canada LTEE / 1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J9 (R) "Columbia" Marcas Reg."
Spine: PCX 33453 PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE LITHO IN CANADA 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited / 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited COLUMBIA STEREO
Cover Stickers:
1) Round title sticker on front.
2) On the back cover shrink wrap is a sticker that says "PCX-033453," followed by the bar code and the number "0 7464 - 33453 - 1."
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Paper inner sleeve with a picture of a red veil blowing in the wind on one side, and the credits, lyrics, and diver photo on the other side.
Insert: Diving man postcard.
Labels: Red Columbia labels.
Wish You Were Here LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. Master Sound Half-Speed Mastered issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: APH(C)-5000
Matrix Numbers: (side 1 / side 2)
1) APH(C)-5000-A DM 15 / APH(C)-5000-1A (both written) (stamper numbers: HAL 33453-2H / HBL 33453-2G are crossed out)
2) APH(C)-5000-A DM 17 / APH(C)-5000-B (both written) (stamper numbers: HAL 33453-2H / HBL 33453-2H are crossed out)
Release Date: 1980
Release Information: Limited edition CBS Master Sound audiophile recording. Half-speed mastered.
Description: Non-gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Burning man leaning backwards. Glossy.
Back Cover: Invisible salesman. Bar code. At the bottom, it says "This Record is Playable on All Equipment. Complete technical information on this Mastersound recording enclosed." On the bottom of the back cover it says " C 1976 CBS Inc. / R 1976, 1980 CBS Inc. / Manufactured and Distributed by CBS Records Canada Ltd. / Fabrique et distribute par CBS Disques Canada Ltee. / 1121 Leslie Street, Don Mills, Ontario M3C 2J9 R "Columbia", "Mastersound" and (small Mastersound logo) are trademarks of CBS Records Canada Ltd."
Spine: APH(C)-5000 PINK FLOYD WISH YOU WERE HERE (C)1975 PINK FLOYD MUSIC LIMITED (P)1975, 1980 PINK FLOYD MUSIC LIMITED (litho-logo) COLUMBIA HALF-SPEED MASTERED.
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Heavy cardboard inner sleeve. Credits, lyrics, and diving man photo on one side. Picture of a red veil blowing in the wind on the other side.
Inserts:
1) Postcard: A postcard with straight edges that has a picture of a diving man on the front.
The picture on the card is a reversed photo of the one used on the U.S. issues, with the divers feet pointing to the right.
On the back of the postcard in the upper left corner it says:
"WISH YOU WERE HERE"
"OJALA ESTUVIERAS AQUI"
"ICH WUNSCHTER DU WARST HIER"
Fotographie von Hipgnosis
am Monosee California 1975."
Down the center of the postcard it says "PC 33453 ® 1975 Pink Floyd Music Limited."
2) Some issues also have two separate double sided 12 x 12 inch "Introducing the CBS Mastersound Series" info sheets, one in English and the other in French.
Labels: Red Columbia labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Animals LP with cover sticker
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 1st issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: JC 34474
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) AL-34474-1A-2G: DM / BL-34474-1B-2G: DM 13 (both written, except - / 13 stamped)
2) AL-34474-1A-2G: DM / BL-34474-1B-2G: DM40 2 (the 2 is in a circle, the B in 1B has an A is written over it) (both written except - / 40 which is stamped)
Release Information: Some issues have the name "Columbia" crossed out with a black marker on the cover and labels.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Battersea Power Station with pig.
Back Cover: Battersea Power Station. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Battersea Power Station.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Cover Sticker: Some issues had a rectangular title sticker on the cover.
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Black cardboard inner sleeve with lyrics.
Labels: Picture labels of a wet dog, a pig and a sheep.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Animals LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: JCX 34474
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) AL-34474-1B-2G: DM-20 / BL-34474-1B-2G: DM40 (both written, except 40 which is stamped)
2) AL-34474-1B-2G: DM-31 / BL-34474-1B-2G: DM40 (both written, except 31/40 which is stamped)
Release Information: Second issue.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Battersea Power Station with pig. Title in upper right corner. Some issue have the catalog number printed under the title.
Back Cover: Battersea Power Station. Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Battersea Power Station.
Spine: JCX 34474 Pink Floyd Animals Litho In Canada Columbia Stereo.
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Thin black paper with lyrics and credits.
Labels: Red Columbia labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
The Wall 2-LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 1st issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: PC2 36183 K9
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) PAL-36184 DM 1 / BL-36184-1B-2HZD : DM 2 / PAL-36185-1N TMLX DM 20 / PBL-36185-1N TM-LX DM (all written, except TML-X)
2) PAL-36184-1N 3 DM 3 / BL-36184-1B-2HZ |>: DM 8 / PAL-36185-1N TML-X DM 13 / PBL-36185-1N TML-X DM 5 2 (all written, except TMLs and 3 / 8 / 13 / 5)
3) PAL-36184-1N / BL-36184-1B-2HZD: DM 13 / PAL-36185-1N TML-X DM 17 / PBL-36185-1N TML-X (all written, except TML-X)
4) PAL-36184-1N 3 DM 5C / BL-36184-1B-2HZD: DM-20 / PAL-36185-1N 3 TML-X DM- / PBL-36185-1N TML-X DM- (all written except TML-X)
5) PAL-36184-1N 3 DM 58 / BL-36184-1B-2HZD: 4 DM-35 / PAL-36185-1N 4 TML-X DM-14 / PBL-36185-1N TML-X DM-51 2 (all written, except TML-X and 58 / 35 / 14 / 51)
Release Information: Original issue. Some copies have been found with the word "Columbia" blocked out on the record and cover.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: White brick wall. Matte.
Back Cover: White brick wall.
Inside Cover: White brick wall. Scarfe drawings. Credits.
Spine: PC2 36183 K9 PINKFLOYD THE WALL Litho in Canada.
Cover Sticker: Some copies were issued with a large white Wall sticker on the front cover. At the bottom of the sticker, it says "Contains 2 Records, Contient 2 Disques" with the catalog number at the bottom.
Inner Sleeve: [1 front] [1 back] [2 front] [2 back] Thin inner sleeve with lyrics and credits.
Labels: Wall picture labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 6 o'clock and says:
The Wall 2-LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: XPC2 36183 K9
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) AL-36184-1A (1A is crossed out) 2B- 2HZ: DM-31 (31 stamped) /
BL-36184-2B-2HZ: DM-39 (39 stamped) / AL-36185-2A-2HZ: DM-45 (45
stamped) / BL-36185 2B2HZ: DM- 2 (2 stamped) (all written)
Release Information: Second issue. The word "Columbia" is blocked out on the record and cover. Possibly made for export.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Cover: White brick wall. Matte.
Cover Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Label: Wall picture label.
The Final Cut LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 1st issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: QC 38243
Bar Code: 0 7464-38243-1
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) PAL 38243 CAN-1 TML-S DM-13 / PBL 38243 CAN-1 TML-M DM-9 (both written, except TMLs and 13 /9)
2) PAL 38243 CAN-1 2 TML-S DM-3 / PBL 38243 CAN TML-S DM-3 (both written, except TMLs and 3 / 3 are stamped. The 2 right before TML on side 1 is circled)
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Black with military stripes.
Back Cover: Song listing and credits. In the top right corner is a bar code.
Spine: QC 38243 pink floyd the final cut C83 Litho in Canada columbia stereo.
Promo Stamp: Promo copies have a gold promo stamp on the cover.
Inner Sleeve: Black inner sleeve. Catalog number (QC 38243) in lower right corner.
Labels: Picture labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
The Final Cut LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd. 2nd issue
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Numbers:
Cover: VQC 38243
Labels: QC 38243
Bar Code: 0 7464-38243-1
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) PAL 38243 CAN-1 2 TML-S DM-10 / PBL 38243 CAN 2 TML-S DM-7 (both written, except TMLs)
Bar Code: 0 7464-38243-1
Release Information: Second issue. Right Price series.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Black with military stripes. Poppy.
Back Cover: Song listing and credits. In the top right corner is a bar code.
Inside Cover: Song lyrics and credits. Pictures.
Spine: VQC 38243 pink floyd the final cut C83 S Litho in Canada columbia stereo.
Inner Sleeve: Black inner sleeve. Catalog number in lower right corner.
Labels: Picture labels.
Text around bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
A Momentary Lapse of Reason LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: OC 40599
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) AL-40599 1B 2Z / BL-40599 1A 2Z (both written)
2) AL-40599 1B 2Z DM-4 / BL-40599 1B 2Z DM-4 (both written, except 4 /4 stamped)
Release Information: Original issue. Some copies have been found with the word "Columbia" blocked out on the record and cover.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: A river of beds on a beach. The man on the bed is looking at a mirror.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits.
Inside Cover: Band picture. Credits.
Spine: OC 40599 PINK FLOYD 187 COLUMBIA/STEREO.
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Thin paper inner sleeve with lyrics and credits.
Labels: Picture labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
© 1987 CBS Inc. (P) 1987 CBS Inc./ "Columbia" are trademarks of CBS Inc.
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
An Insight Into Pink Floyd 2-LP
CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Record Company: CBS Records Canada, Ltd.
Catalog Number: 2CDN-390
Matrix Information: (side A / side B / side One / side Two)
1) CDN-391-A 1B2HZDK: DM-1 / CDN-391-B-1A2HZDK: DM-1 / CDN-392-A 1A 2Z DM 2 / CDN-392-B 1A 2Z DM 3 (all four written, except 1 / 1 / 2 / 2 stamped)
Release Information: Double album. Promo only release. The first record is: Conversational clips with David Gilmour and Nick Mason. The second record is: A Momentary Lapse of Reason.
Description: Gatefold cover with interview questions on the inside.
Front Cover: Man on a bed on a beach full of beds. Heavy cardboard.
Back Cover: Song titles. Credits.
Inside Cover: Interview questions.
Spine: 2CDN-390 PINK FLOYD L87 COLUMBIA/STEREO.
Labels (disc 1): Red Columbia labels on interview disc, with "ON AIR USE ONLY NOT FOR SALE" on both sides at 6 o'clock.
Labels (disc 2): Picture labels.
Delicate Sound of Thunder 2-LP
Columbia Records
Record Company: Columbia Records
Catalog Number: PC2 44484
Bar Code: 0 7464-44484-1
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2 / side 3 / side 4)
1) PAL-44485-1D TML-M G1 FZ / PBL-44485-1B TML-X G1 D C5 / PAL-44486-1C TML-M H G1 A5 / PBL-44486-1A TML-X G1 D C4 (all written except TMLs stamped)
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Lightbulb man. In the lower left are the words "LIVE" in silver, and "PF" in purple.
Inside Cover: Pictures of Pink Floyd performing.
Spine: Title. Catalog number.
Inner Sleeves: [#1-front] [#1-back] [#2-front] [#2-back] Pictures of Pink Floyd performing and credits.
Labels: Columbia picture labels. To the right of the center hole, it says: "Made in U.S.A."
