The Dark Side Of The Moon vinyl value
Pink Floyd — The Dark Side Of The Moon: pressings we track
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes | Asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 Capitol | SMAS 11163 | US | Reissue, Rainbow Label | $45–$300 |
| 1983 Capitol | SMAS-11163 | US | Reissue, Winchester Pressing, ES Mastering | $45–$300 |
| 1983 Capitol | SMAS-11163 | US | Reissue, Specialty Pressing | $45–$300 |
| 1983 Capitol | SMAS 11163 | US | Reissue, Quad Mix on Side 1 | $45–$300 |
| 1983 Capitol | SMAS-11163 | US | Reissue, Jacksonville Pressing, Gatefold Sleeve | $45–$300 |
| 1983 Capitol | SMAS-11163 | US | Reissue, Winchester Pressing, ER Mastering | $45–$300 |
| 1988 Harvest | 1052491 | France | Reissue, Gatefold | $55–$124 |
| 1989 Harvest | 062-010 5249 1 | Germany | Reissue | $55–$124 |
| 1989 Harvest | 3C 064-05249 | Italy | Reissue, Gatefold | $55–$124 |
| 1989 Harvest | SHVL 804 | UK | Reissue | $55–$124 |
6 more pressings we track (no quoted eBay range)
| Pressing | Catalog | Country | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 Harvest | 064-74 6001 1 | Europe | Reissue, Gatefold |
| 1987 Harvest | 10 5249 1 | Germany | Reissue, Gatefold |
| 1993 Harvest | CR 1-017/01 | Europe | Remastered, Unofficial Release |
| 1993 Harvest | CR 1-017/01 | France | Remastered, Unofficial Release, Yellow |
| 1993 Capitol | CR -1017/01 | UK | Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release |
| 1993 Capitol | CR -1017/01 | US | Limited Edition, Reissue, Unofficial Release |
No quoted range right now (why). Scan your copy in the app for a current read.
73 pressings tracked, 16 shown · catalog of 974,753 releases, August 2026
Photos from real copies
Scanned by RecordScout users, shared under our Terms. To pin down the exact pressing, read the label and the runout — the jacket alone does not name it.
What separates the pressings
How to identify your copy
Three checks, in the order worth doing them.
- 1
Match the catalog number. It is printed on the spine and the record label. Check it together with the country against the pressings table above: the same number can appear in more than one country.
- 2
Read the runout. The code etched in the dead wax near the label names the exact pressing. On the 1983 US pressing it reads “SMAS-1-11163 G 85” on side one and “SMAS-2-11163 G 67 gene” on side two. Jackets get swapped over the decades; the runout does not.
- 3
Grade the condition. The same pressing can be worth several times more in near mint than in VG. Grade the vinyl and the sleeve separately — our grading guide shows the standard scale.
A 1973 jacket with a later disc inside is a reissue in an original sleeve. Judge the pressing by the runout etching and the label, never by the cover.
Questions
Which pressing of The Dark Side Of The Moon is worth the most?
Original 1973 pressings lead; they predate everything in our table, and that scarcity is the point. Among tracked copies, the 1983 pressings come first. After that it is all condition: the gap between near mint and VG is usually larger than the gap between pressings.
How do I tell which pressing I have?
Match the catalog number on the spine and label against the table above, check the country, then read the etched code in the runout groove. On the 1983 US pressing the runout reads “SMAS-1-11163 G 85”. A period jacket with a later disc inside is still a reissue.
How much is The Dark Side Of The Moon worth today?
Sellers typically ask $45 to $300 for the pressings we track; for the 1983 SMAS 11163 the median ask is $64 over 7 listings (eBay, Sep 22, 2026). Sold prices usually close lower. Scan your copy in the app for the range on your exact pressing and condition.
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