Monthly Archives: March 2013

Dark Side Only Made #2 In The UK (And What Beat It To #1)

Posted on March 31, 2013 by The Curator

The date, 31st March 1973. The Dark Side Of The Moon entered the UK Official Charts at #2 spot on the 31st March 1973 in the 13th (and unlucky) published chart of 1973. It was in fact the highest position it … Continue reading →

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40 Years Old – Again!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by The Curator

The “official stated” birthday for Dark Side today: http://darkside40.pinkfloyd.com/ Any excuse to listen… (Read here for: actual/real release dates of The Dark Side of the Moon.)

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Dark Side Enters The National Recording Registry

Posted on March 21, 2013 by The Curator

Today The Dark Side Of The Moon was voted into the US National Recording Registry. The purpose of the Registry is to celebrate and preserve important sound recordings. Those deemed “culturally, historically, or aesthetically important, and/or inform or reflect life … Continue reading →

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40 Years Old Today!

Posted on March 10, 2013 by The Curator

40 years ago today… The official US release of Dark Side (plus the real dates!…) Happy Birthday Dark Side! On the 10th March 1973 The Dark Side Of The Moon was released in the US, officially. The Floyd were performing the … Continue reading →

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