This copy of Nick Drake’s parting gift, Pink Moon is an extremely rare 1972 UK first press 11-track vinyl LP on the pink rim Island ‘palm tree’ label with machine stamped A1-U/B1-U matrices in the run-outs, Nick’s beautiful but chilling third & last album. Comes housed in the original matte gatefold picture sleeve with song lyrics & an amazing negative image of Nick printed inside, complete with the powder blue Island company inner. A rare chance to own an original copy of Nick’s last album in stunning condition
The sleeve is printed by the Tinsley Robor Group with a custom ‘i’ logo by the bottom edge on the reverse. The original powder blue company inner is enclosed. Condition wise, there is no writing or sticker tears & this is one of the few copies that actually sold in the shops at the time of release, bought by its one fastidious owner who kept the LP under lock & key, out of direct sunlight, for decades. There is no print fade & all text remains clearly legible, including the spine. There are some minor age spots to the matte finish evident on the front & back panels with the odd pinch mark to the spine. The edges reveal some minor scuffing to the paper as all copies are likely to show in 2019. The cover remains in Excellent condition.
Despite being over thirty five years old the vinyl is simply stunning – it looks barely ever played with very little evidence of play. The labels appear ‘as new’. The vinyl grades Near Mint with no scratches & shines like the day it was pressed. On very close inspection, you will see only the very lightest evidence of one or two plays in its life.
The matrix numbers in the ‘dead wax’ areas on both sides end -1 confirming that this was among the first batch of albums pressed. The numbers are machine stamped and are as follows:
Side One – ILPS 9184 A-1U
Side Two – ILPS 9184 B-1U
A superb collector’s copy of this highly sought after original pressing, this is what it’s all about for us!
Check out the rest of our Nick Drake titles on eil.com, and if you have any items to sell, please call us on 01474815099
eil.com… the world’s largest online retailer of rare and out of print vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia – since 1987
- Nick Drake - Pink Moon - Remastered - Sealed - US - vinyl LP - £29.99, $40.19, €34.19 (New Item) (arrived 16-Dec-2025 17:57)
NICK DRAKE Pink Moon (US limited edition remastered 11-track black vinyl LP with replica Island pink rim labels. Nick's third and final studio album, featuring just Drake on vocals, acoustic guitar and a brief piano riff overdubbed ontothe title track. Gatefold picture sleeve replicating the original cover artwork, factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Nick Drake - Pink Moon - Remastered - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £29.99, $40.19, €34.19 (New Item) (arrived 16-Dec-2025 17:51)
NICK DRAKE Pink Moon (Back in print for 2022 UK/EU limited edition 11-track remastered black vinyl LP with replica Island pink rim labels. Nick's third and final studio album, featuring just Drake on vocals, acoustic guitar and a brief piano riff overdubbed onto the title track. Gatefold picture sleeve replicating the original cover artwork, complete with facsimile of the period-correct pale blue Island inner sleeve. Brand new & factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left - Remastered - Sealed - UK - vinyl LP - £29.99, $40.19, €34.19 (New Item) (arrived 16-Dec-2025 17:50)
NICK DRAKE Five Leaves Left (Nick Drake's spellbinding 1969 debut Five Leaves Left stands as one of the most poetic and emotionally resonant albums in British music. A landmark of introspective songwriting, the album was producedby Joe Boyd with string arrangements by Robert Kirby and engineered by John Wood. Drake's gentle vocals and intricate guitar work are bathed in autumnal melancholia, captured most vividly on tracks like "River Man" and "Way to Blue." While underappreciated on release, the album's subtle genius has grown into a lasting influence on generations of musicians and listeners alike. This remastered edition is pressed on 180-gram black vinyl with the original pink Island block logo label, housed in a gatefold sleeve that faithfully replicates the original artwork - complete with a facsimile of the pale blue Island Records inner sleeve. Brand new & factory sealed. Essential) #Top 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
- Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left - Deluxe 4-LP Vinyl Edition - Sealed - UK - vinyl box set - £109.99, $147.39, €125.39 (Back In Stock) (arrived 20-Nov-2025 11:24)
NICK DRAKE The Making Of Five Leaves Left (A comprehensive deep-dive into the creation of Nick Drake's landmark 1969 debut. Presented as a Deluxe 4-LP Vinyl Edition featuring over 30 previously unreleased demos, outtakes and alternate versions tracing the origins and evolution of Five Leaves Left>, authorised by the Nick Drake Estate. This thoughtful edition compiles material from Drake's early sessions at Sound Techniques and Cambridge, including alternate takes, unheard songs, and a disc featuring the complete original Joe Boyd-produced album remastered by John Wood. Includes a 60-page book written by Neil Storey in collaboration with Richard Morton Jack, presented on textured paper stock and featuring full track recording details, timelines, and rare archival insights. Housed inside a large format deluxe box with a die-cut window, spine-wrap obi and factory sealed. Recommended)
- Nick Drake - The Making Of Five Leaves Left - Deluxe 4-LP Vinyl Edition - Sealed - UK - vinyl box set - £109.99, $147.39, €125.39 (New Item) (arrived 19-Nov-2025 17:54)
NICK DRAKE The Making Of Five Leaves Left (A comprehensive deep-dive into the creation of Nick Drake's landmark 1969 debut. Presented as a Deluxe 4-LP Vinyl Edition featuring over 30 previously unreleased demos, outtakes and alternate versions tracing the origins and evolution of Five Leaves Left>, authorised by the Nick Drake Estate. This thoughtful edition compiles material from Drake's early sessions at Sound Techniques and Cambridge, including alternate takes, unheard songs, and a disc featuring the complete original Joe Boyd-produced album remastered by John Wood. Includes a 60-page book written by Neil Storey in collaboration with Richard Morton Jack, presented on textured paper stock and featuring full track recording details, timelines, and rare archival insights. Housed inside a large format deluxe box with a die-cut window, spine-wrap obi and factory sealed. Recommended)
- Nick Drake - Pink Moon - 200gm - Japanese - vinyl LP - £250.00, $335.00, €285.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 12-Nov-2025 16:54)
NICK DRAKE Pink Moon (2007 Japanese exclusive strictly limited edition 11-track vinyl LP pressed on 200gram VIRGIN VINYL, originally released in 1972, the last album Drake made before his tragic death in 1974, complete with lyric sheet, gatefold picture sleeve & labels reproducing the original album artwork & series obi-strip. The sleeve has the most neglible indentations in one small area towards the opening edge but not to detract from the otherwise stunningsleeve and Near Mint vinyl UIJY-9032) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Nick Drake - Pink Moon - 200gm - Japanese - vinyl LP - £250.00, $335.00, €285.00 (New Item) (arrived 10-Nov-2025 16:59)
NICK DRAKE Pink Moon (2007 Japanese exclusive strictly limited edition 11-track vinyl LP pressed on 200gram VIRGIN VINYL, originally released in 1972, the last album Drake made before his tragic death in 1974, complete with lyric sheet, gatefold picture sleeve & labels reproducing the original album artwork & series obi-strip. The sleeve has the most neglible indentations in one small area towards the opening edge but not to detract from the otherwise stunningsleeve and Near Mint vinyl UIJY-9032) #Top 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time
- Nick Drake - Bryter Layter - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $67.00, €57.00 (Back In Stock) (arrived 08-Nov-2025 17:00)
NICK DRAKE Bryter Layter (Deleted 1999 UK limited edition Simply Vinyl issue 9-track LP pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl, originally released on Island in 1970, housed in a picture sleeve and presnted in a in stickered PVC dust jacket - that doesn't look like it's ever been opened)
- Nick Drake - Bryter Layter - UK - vinyl LP - £50.00, $67.00, €57.00 (New Item) (arrived 07-Nov-2025 17:13)
NICK DRAKE Bryter Layter (Deleted 1999 UK limited edition Simply Vinyl issue 9-track LP pressed on 180gram Virgin Vinyl, originally released on Island in 1970, housed in a picture sleeve and presnted in a in stickered PVC dust jacket - that doesn't look like it's ever been opened)
- Nick Drake - Nick Drake's Pink Moon - A Journey On Piano - 180 Gram Vinyl - Shrink - Italian - vinyl LP - £25.00, $33.50, €28.50 (Back In Stock) (arrived 01-Oct-2025 16:00)
DEMIAN DORELLI Nick Drake's Pink Moon - A Journey On Piano (2021 Italian 11-track LP, pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinylthe essential 1972 performed on solo piano, a delightfully subtle tribute to Nick's masterpiece, picture sleeve with picture inner. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played LP17)
Be the first to comment