QUEEN A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 1st A1 UK Press LP VAULT COPY BARELY PLAYED

	£		60
	$		80

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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'

HARD TO FIND GENUINE UK  1975  -3  BLAIRS Pressing LP  - 1st EMBOSSED SLEEVE

VERY FEW PLAYS - AND WITH 1st ISSUE  INNER- STUNNING!

Released 1975

Label    EMI EMTC 103

Matrix        YAX 5063 -3   Stamper: 2  RDH 

                  YAX 5064 -3   Stamper: 1 RHP      BLAIRS

THE VINYL   MINT-   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized  1975  BLAIRS pressing with the CREST Labels - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a handful of VERY CAREFUL plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

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

a couple of light spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE!!

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines, a couple of the lightest of hairlines 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  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves..and the odd little static in a few spots- it sounds like new as it could be! All those classic passages played amazing..overall this is easily as clean a copy as we have heard.

A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     MINT-  SIMPLY PRISTINE. 

Correct embossed crest logo first UK issued earliest gatefold sleeve  - without the ';crest production credit on the bottom left of the crest (this was added on the second sleeves) Later sleeves after this were flat matt no embossing..

PRINTER CREDITS -  Garrod & Lofthouse

 This is in simply incredible condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.

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 AS GOOD AS WE HAVE SEEN.. SO HARD TO FIND ONE WITHOUT GRUBBY HANDLING. OR DISCOLOUR.

Just the feintest discolour on the top seam.

No  ringwear -or ring press...no dulling at all anywhere! and all edges are super crisp.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -superb.

The spine is superb with no damage or squash and all titles are perfect,

A couple of tiny little spider lines over the edges in  a few places..

The open out is simply like new. STUNNING.

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

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

stunning first edition 'single corner cut' thick card  with NO scissoring, just a few tiny spider lines- Overall, an amazing inner!

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)