Best "dark side of the moon"

I'm up to 19 copies of this album- 14 on vinyl and 5 digital.

First, I disagree with Marty on the US pressings. I have 2 copies with very early stamper codes and they are both excellent although not as nice as the UK. My other favs:

EMI EMS80324 (Japan)
HARVEST 1C06205249Q (German Quad mix)
HARVEST 8556731 (UK Centenary release)
EMI EMLF97002 (Japan)

The first and second release MFSL are quite ordinary as is the 30th anniversary version.

The 30th anniversary and SACD were done by James Guthrie (Das Boot Studio) on ATC's (same as what Pink Floyd use). The orginal (back in '73?) was done by Alan Parsons (on B&W's?). Rather than spend $500 on a pressing it might be worthwile looking at your gear/room setup. (as Mike points out "as my system matured and improved the relative attraction of different pressings changed. ")

Tvad, Bill, no intent on harshing anyone's mellow! We all know that I can't hear a damn thing anyway and my compromised hearing is exceeded only by my boorish taste.

Viridian, no worries. My Close-N-Play is not the last word in vinyl playback.

Tvad, yes I have been considering moving upmarket to Kenner as well, please contact me off board with your impressions. I really don't want to make the investment and reap only an incremental improvement.