The 'dark side' of the Moon refers to the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing away from the Earth. In reality it is no darker than any other part of the Moon's surface as sunlight does in fact fall equally on all sides of the Moon.7 Oct 2019
Why is it incorrect to say the far side of the moon is the dark side of the moon?
Capturing the dark side The 'dark side' of the Moon refers to the hemisphere of the Moon that is facing away from the Earth. In reality it is no darker than any other part of the Moon's surface as sunlight does in fact fall equally on all sides of the Moon.7 Oct 2019
Why is dark side of the moon so iconic?
It had a natural feel.” It was also the last time that every member made a major contribution to a Pink Floyd album. Rick Wright's keyboard textures were a vivid part of the sound, notably on Any Colour You Like. He also wrote two of the album's standout tracks, Us And Them and The Great Gig In The Sky.10 Jul 2020
How many copies did Dark Side of the Moon sell?
45 million units
How much is an original Dark Side of the Moon vinyl worth?
The Vinyl LP, Gatefold Sleeve edition of the record, released on Harvest, was sold in 2018 for the sum of $3,242 (£2,557). It means it ranks 31st in the list of most expensive records sold in the country.14 Jun 2019
Is Dark Side of the Moon still top 100?
Re-entering the US charts 47 years after its release, The Dark Side of the Moon has become the first album to spend 950 weeks in the Billboard 200. While stopping considerably short of the No. 1 place the album occupied on , The Dark Side of the Moon currently sits at No. 193.
What is the best sounding vinyl version of Dark Side of the Moon?
As for vinyl? The 30th anniversary vinyl edition is the best I have heard it even compares well to the original pressing. This edition was mastered, at AcousTech, in the USA by Doug Sax, overseen by James Gutherie (both experienced Floyd men) with assistance from Alan Parsons the album's original engineer.23 Aug 2015
Which is better Dark Side of the Moon or wish you were here?
They are both great albums, and it is a hard choice between the two, but I would say The Dark Side of the Moon hangs together better than Wish You Were Here..