The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)

The Dark Side of the Moon is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, released on 1 March 1973 by Capitol Records in the United States, and on 16 March 1973 by Harvest Records in the United Kingdom.

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Encyclopedia of Popular Music5/5 ★
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NME8/10
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Tracks

A1Speak to Me1:11
A2Breathe2:44
A3On the Run3:34
A4Time7:03
A5The Great Gig in the Sky4:47
B1Money6:37
B2Us and Them7:43
B3Any Colour You Like3:27
B4Brain Damage3:52
B5Eclipse2:04

10 tracks, 43 minutes.

About the album

Artist: Pink Floyd
Label: Harvest
Released: 1973
Type: Album
Format: Cassette
Country: GB

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