Discogs Vinyl & Release Database Lookup

Look up vinyl record pressings, catalog numbers, deadwax matrix runout etchings, Goldmine condition grading, and historical marketplace valuations.

Artist, Album Title, Catalog No. or Matrix Runout

Physical Media Format

Music Genre

Iconic Pressings:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold Released: March 1973 United Kingdom Harvest • SHVL 804

The Dark Side of the Moon

Pink Floyd

Pressing Plant: EMI Records, Hayes, Middlesex Speed & Weight: 33 ⅓ RPM • Standard 140g Audio Channel: Stereo Discogs ID: r1873013

Matrix Runout & Deadwax Etchings

Inspect runout grooves between the last track and the center label to verify your exact physical pressing variant:

Side A: SHVL 804 A-2 (Solid light blue prism triangle on label)

Side B: SHVL 804 B-2 (Stamped deadwax stamper code "1 G")

Album Tracklist & Durations

Pos	Track Title	Duration	Credits
A1	Speak to Me	1:30	Nick Mason
A2	Breathe (In the Air)	2:43	David Gilmour, Richard Wright, Roger Waters
A3	On the Run	3:30	David Gilmour, Roger Waters
A4	Time	7:05	David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright, Roger Waters
A5	The Great Gig in the Sky	4:44	Richard Wright, Clare Torry (Vocal)
B1	Money	6:30	Roger Waters
B2	Us and Them	7:49	Richard Wright, Roger Waters
B3	Any Colour You Like	3:26	David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Richard Wright
B4	Brain Damage	3:46	Roger Waters
B5	Eclipse	2:10	Roger Waters

Marketplace Value & Grading

Estimate market resale value based on Goldmine standard grading condition:

Vinyl Media Condition

Sleeve / Cover Condition

Lowest Historical: $120.00

Median Sold Price: $450.00

Highest Recorded: $1,850.00

Estimated Value (NM): $485.00

Tip: 1st UK pressings featuring the Solid Blue Triangle label and poster/postcard inserts command the highest collector premiums.

Vinyl Record Collector Checklist

Check Deadwax: Verify matrix stamped runout letters for true first lacquer cuts.
Clean Before Play: Use an anti-static carbon fiber brush and record cleaning solution.
Store Upright: Never stack vinyl records flat horizontally to prevent warping.
Outer Sleeves: Protect delicate album jackets with 3-mil polypropylene outer sleeves.

Catalog Releases (6)

About this tool

How to use it

Search vinyl records by album title, artist, record label catalog number, or matrix deadwax runout code.
Examine pressing plant identifiers, lacquer cuts, stamper codes, and label variant markers (e.g. solid blue triangle, 6-eye mono).
Review the full album tracklist with track durations and songwriting credits.
Select your copy's Goldmine condition grading (Mint, Near Mint, VG+, VG, Good) to calculate estimated resale marketplace value.

Why it matters

Vinyl record collectors need reliable ways to identify first pressings and verify authenticity via deadwax runout etchings. Small variations in label text or matrix codes can mean the difference between a $15 reissue and a $1,500 collectible original.

When to use it

Use when identifying vintage record pressings at record stores or garage sales, verifying deadwax matrix etchings, or estimating collection market value based on Goldmine condition standards.

Common questions

What is a matrix runout or deadwax etching?

The deadwax is the smooth vinyl ring between the music tracks and the center label. Stampers press codes into this groove identifying the mastering studio, engineer initials (e.g. Sterling, Bob Ludwig, Bernie Grundman), and pressing date.

How does Goldmine grading affect record value?

Goldmine grading is the universal standard for vinyl condition. Near Mint (NM) copies sell at market baseline, while VG+ copies typically realize 60-75% of NM value, and worn VG copies realize 35-50%.

What does a gatefold jacket mean?

A gatefold sleeve is an album packaging format that opens like a book, frequently used for double LPs or deluxe single LPs containing extensive liner notes, lyrics, and artwork.