Pink Floyd – The Dark Side of the Moon VG+/VG (’73 Australian Pressing)

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, released in 1973, is a landmark achievement in rock music. This concept album explores weighty themes like madness, mortality, money, and war, drawing inspiration from the pressures of the band’s own experiences. The music seamlessly blends progressive rock, psychedelic flourishes, and hard-hitting moments, tied together with sound effects and spoken word passages that create a captivating sonic journey. From the iconic opening heartbeat in “Speak to Me” to the soaring vocals and epic crescendos of “The Great Gig in the Sky,” The Dark Side of the Moon is a powerful and thought-provoking listen that continues to resonate with audiences today. The album’s enduring legacy is further solidified by its instantly recognisable prism artwork, a simple yet profound image that reflects the album’s exploration of light, humanity, and the spectrum of human experience.