QUEEN A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 1st -2 -2 Press UK VINYL LP FEW PLAYS VAULT COPY

	£		62
	$		82

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

QUEEN

'A NIGHT AT THE OPERA'

EARLIEST AND VERY RARE -2 -2 MATRIX 'BLAIRS' PRESSING FROM 1975

1st SLEEVE WITH NO 'CREST CREDIT' AND IN IMMACULATE CONDITION

AND A HANDFUL OF VERY CAREFUL PLAYS ONLY

CRAZY LOW 'M' STAMPER!!!  

WE HAVE NEVER SEEN AN EARLIER COPY, AND CLEANER PLAY COPY THAN THIS- FOR THE RARITY INVOLVED HERE WE HAVE A SMALL £50 RESERVE IN PLACE..

Released 1975

Label    EMI EMTC 103

Matrix        YAX 5063 -2  BLAIRS    Stamper: 1 M

                   YAX 5064 -2  BLAIRS    Stamper: 1 RL

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized EARLIEST -2 -2  pressing  - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a HANDFUL of plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

NEEDLESS TO SAY FINDING A -2 -2 MATRIX IS VERY RARE THESE DAYS... MOST ARE -2 -3 ONWARDS.. SUPERB HEAVWYWEIGHT PRESING TOO

This  pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is virtually no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

There are a few light whisp lines,and a couple of tiny hairlines on each side, this in no way affects play at all and thats it-  nothing else!   Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

A few light spindle skate lines, and no wear to the centre hole

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves & the occasional static pop in a few spots..a professional hoover cleaner could remedy this...! THE WHOLE LP IS A FANTASTIC LISTEN.

The critical quiet spots in 'LOVE OF MY LIFE', '39' , 'PROPHET SONG' 'BEST FRIEND',  etc all sound incredible..

THIS REALLY IS AS GOOD A COPY OF 'OPERA' WE HAVE EVER HAD IN FACT.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX +

Correct FLAT MATT  first UK issued earliest sleeve  -with EMBOSSED CREST cover & NO 'CREST' CREDIT ON THE FRONT ARTWORK

ALSO HAS THE WIDE SQUARE SPINE & CORNER CUT THICK CARD INNER

Printer credit:  by  GARROD & LOFTHOUSE

On our travels we have learned this about 'A Night At The Opera'..

this is the first press as described. -2 -2 matrix , Thick vinyl, square spine embossed front with no crest credit.

second pressings had later matrix numbers, 'crest credit' added on the bottom left of the artwork.

Third presses had a rounded card inner and thinner vinyl.

After this it went to a thinner glossier sleeve, rounded corners and thinner inner..before being deleted in the mid late 80s after it was re-issued on EMI 'Price Attack' label.

 This is in SUPERB condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean. MOST COPIES we see are always worn and suffer terrible ring wear.. and dirty thumbed scuffing

The edges are all super clean with no real traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition -

THE WHITE CARD IS STUNNING WITH BARELY A HINT OF HANDLING ANYWHERE

One tiny ink spot below 'Opera' word..one tiny light line on the bottom seam, and one tiny feint glue smear on the back top open edge seam

NO SPIDER LINES!  !NO TIP RUB

The spine edge is immaculate no rub, scuff or wear at all.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -like new in fact! superb.

THE INSIDE GATEFOLD IS PERFECT..BREATH TAKING LIKE NEW!

We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY!

THE INNER SLEEVE   EX

 THICK CARD LYRIC   ORIGINAL SLEEVE WITH THUMB SCOOP-& CORNER CUT..IT WOULD BE PERFECT BUT IT HAS A SMALL SCISSOR REPAIR..

OVERALL, THIS IS THE RAREST AND CLEANEST COPY OF 'OPERA' WE THINK YOU WILL FIND..

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)