with contributions from Ingo Brode, Tor Martin Kristiansen & Bede Perham
© copyright Vernon Fitch / The Pink Floyd Archives
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Example: The matrix information, SHVL 765 A-2G G 1, found on side one of the first issue of the Harvest Records pressing of The Madcap Laughs indicates:
Stampers are made from the Mothers. Mothers are made from the fathers. Fathers are made from the lacquers. And the lacquers are cut from the master tapes.
Stamper Codes: The stamper codes used by Columbia/EMI Records are based on "Gramophone Ltd." and are as follows:
Example: A record with a "G" stamper letter indicates that the record was made from the first stamper. Later pressings may have stamper numbers in combination, such as "AL" which means 38.
***The matrix information listed in this discography is not complete. This is known matrix information only. If you have a record with matrix information that is not listed here, please send me the information!***
Title: David Gilmour (Harvest Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SHVL 817
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHVL-817-A-2U STERLING 1 / SHVL-817-B-1U AM STERLING 3 (both written, except -2U STERLING 1 / -1U AM STERLING 3 stamped)
2) SHVL-817-A-2U OA STERLING 2 / SHVL-817-B-4U OA STERLING 1 (both written, except -2U OA STERLING 2 / -4U OA STERLING 1 stamped)
3) SHVL 817-A-4U / SHVL-817-B-1U (both written, except STERLING stamped on both sides)
Release Date: May 25, 1978
Release Information: First issue on a yellow / green Harvest label.
Test Pressing #1: A one-sided test pressing was made with four songs: Mihalis, So Far Away, Deafinitely, and Short & Sweet.The matrix was: DG 1-1. Blank white cover and label.
Test Pressing #2: A two-sided red label test pressing. Matrix: SHVL 817 - A - 4U D STERLING / SHVL-817 - B - 4U P G STERLING (both written, except 4U D STERLING / 4U P G STERLING stamped). 131 grams.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of David Gilmour. Matte.
Back Cover (promo): Promotional copies are stamped: "PROPERTY OF EMIR DEMONSTRATION ONLY NOT FOR SALE."
Back Cover: Song listing.
Inside Cover: Photographs.
Spine: DAVID GILMOUR SHVL 817
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 8 o'clock and says:
Title: David Gilmour (Fame Records 2nd issue)
Record Company: Fame Records
Catalog Number: FA 3071
Bar Code: 5 099941 307915
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHVL 817 A-1-1-1-8 / SHVL 817 B-1-1-1-10 1 (both stamped)
Release Information: Second issue on Fame Records.
Description: Gatefold cover.
Front Cover: Picture of David Gilmour.
Back Cover: Song listing. Credits. Bar code.
Spine: Catalog number. Title.
Inner Sleeve: White inner sleeve. Dated 11/84.
Labels: Tan Fame labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:
Title: About Face (Harvest Records 1st issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SHSP 24-0079-1
Bar Code: 5 099924 007917
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHSP 2400791 A-4U-1-1-1 TML-S / SHSP 2400791 B-6U-1-1-1 TML-M (both stamped)
2) SHSP 2400791 A-4U-1-1-1 TML-S / SHSP 2400791 B-6U-1-1-4 TML-M (both stamped) [promo]
3) SHSP 2400791AB-6U-1-1-4 TML-S (the B is scratched out) / SHSP 2400791 B-4U-1-1-7 TML-M (both stamped)
Release Date: March 5, 1984
Release Information: First issue on a yellow / green Harvest label.
Test Pressing: Issued as a test pressing on two single-sided records on a yellow and blue label.
Description:
Front Cover: David Gilmour. Glossy.
Back Cover: Song listing, credits, catalog number, and bar code.
Spine: DAVID GILMOUR ABOUT FACE SHSP 24-0079-1
Inner Sleeve: [front] [back] Five black and white photos of David Gilmour and lyrics. Rounded corners.
Labels: Yellow / green Harvest labels.
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: About Face (Harvest Records 2nd issue)
Record Company: Harvest Records
Catalog Number: SHSP 2400719
Bar Code: 5099924007917
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHSP 2400791 A – 4 U – 1 – 2 ‘ TML-S - / SHSP 2400791 B – 4 U – 1 – 1 - TML-M (both stamped) [111g]
Release Information: Second issue on Harvest Records.
Description:
Front Cover: David Gilmour.
Back Cover: Song listing, credits, catalog number, and bar code.
Spine: DAVID GILMOUR ABOUT FACE SHSP 24-0079-1
Inner Sleeve: Five black and white photos of David Gilmour and lyrics. Rounded corners.
Labels: Black Harvest labels.
Text around the top edge of the label starts at 11 o'clock and says:
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 9 o'clock and says:
Title: About Face (Fame Records 3rd issue)
Record Company: EMI / Fame Records
Catalog Number: FA 3173
Bar Code: 5 099941 317310
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHSP 2400791 A-4U-1-2 TML-S / SHSP 2400791 B-4U-1-2 TML-M (both stamped)
Release Information: Third issue on Fame Records.
Description:
Front Cover: David Gilmour. Fame logo in upper right corner. Glossy.
Back Cover: Song listing, credits, catalog number, and bar code.
Spine: FA 3173 DAVID GILMOUR ABOUT FACE
Inner Sleeve: Five black and white photos of David Gilmour and lyrics. Rounded corners.
Labels: Yellow Fame labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:
Title: About Face (Fame Records 4th issue)
Record Company: EMI / Fame Records
Catalog Number: FA 3173
Bar Code: 5 099941 317310
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHSP 2400791 A-4U-1-2 TML-S / SHSP 2400791 B-6U-1-1 TML-M (both stamped)
Release Information: Fourth issue with different Fame labels.
Description:
Front Cover: David Gilmour. Fame logo in upper right corner. Glossy.
Back Cover: Song listing, credits, catalog number, and bar code.
Spine: FA 3173 DAVID GILMOUR ABOUT FACE
Labels: Yellow Fame labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says:
Title: About Face (Fame Records 5th issue)
Record Company: EMI / Fame Records
Catalog Number: FA 3173
Bar Code: 5 099941 317310
Matrix Information: (side 1 / side 2)
1) SHSP 2400791 A–4U–1–2 TML-S / SHSP 2400791 B–4U–1–2 TML-M (both stamped) [108g]
Release Information: Fifth issue with black Fame labels.
Description:
Front Cover: David Gilmour. Fame logo in upper right corner. Glossy.
Back Cover: Song listing, credits, catalog number, and bar code.
Labels: Black Fame labels.
Text around the bottom edge of the label starts at 10 o'clock and says: