Fans of British progressive rock band Pink Floyd are probably sexagenarians or even septuagenarians by now, so I’m not sure would they be dropping over a thousand quid for a turntable that pays homage to the band’s iconic The Dark Side of the Moon album. The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the most iconic and influential albums in music history. Released on March 1, 1973, it was the band’s eighth studio album and is widely regarded as their defining work—a conceptual journey exploring themes that were mostly taboo at the time.
If you have the album on vinyl, then this matching turntable is a must-have. If not, the Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable is as good as the album. Turntable maestro Pro-Ject has transformed the iconic album artwork into a turntable, complete with the enigmatic prism reflecting beams of light into space. It looks exactly like the album cover when placed on a black surface—except this one is 3D, and it even has a dimmable LED rainbow backlight. So freaking cool!
The prism plinth design is crafted from MDF, and the turntable further boasts a speed switch styled to match the special design, an 8.6” acrylic tonearm, a belt-drive system, dual-speed support (33, 45 RPM), a 10 mm glass platter with felt mat, and main bearings featuring a stainless steel axle in a brass bushing.
The Pro-Ject The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable is a special edition, handmade in Europe. It can be yours as we speak for a grand £1,799 (about US$2,451).
Images: Pro-Ject.
