QUEEN *A NIGHT AT THE OPERA* LP 1975 UK 1ST PRESS 'BLAIRS'
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QUEEN *A NIGHT AT THE OPERA* LP 1975 UK 1ST PRESS!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!
CAT NO: EMTC 103 (STEREO)
LABEL: EMI RECORDS
YEAR: 1975
PRESSING INFO: UK 1ST PRESSING
MATRIX NO: side 1 (YAX 5063-2) side 2 (YAX 5064-3) stamped.
OTHER STAMPERS: side 1 (3 A D D) side 2 (2 A M O) stamped. Both sides have BLAIR'S stamped in the run-out.
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY
CONDITION
SLEEVE: (EX) NON LAMINATED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE UK GATEFOLD SLEEVE IS A SUPERB EXAMPLE WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF STAINS AND SOME DISCOLOURATION FROM AGE. SLIGHT RUBBING TO THE CORNERS. THE COLOUR ARTWORK ON FRONT COVER IS EMBOSSED (SEE PICTURES). THE INSIDE IS CLEAN WITH SOME DISCOLOURATION. NO WRITING. NO FEATHERING. NO EDGE SCUFFING. NO RIPS & NO SPLITS.
SPINE: (EX-) THE TEXT IS PERFECTLY READABLE WITH A SCUFF TO THE 'IG' OF 'NIGHT'. SOME DISCOLOURATION AND A COUPLE OF STAINS. NO SPLITS.
INNER: (VG-) ORIGINAL CARD PICTURE INNER WITH 'EMTC 103 (1)' TEXT TO FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. SUPERB CONDITION WITH LIGHT WEAR FROM STORAGE BUT HAS A 2" SPLIT IN THE MIDDLE ALONG THE BOTTOM EDGE. IF THE SPLIT WAS NOT THERE THIS WOULD GRADE NEAR AT LEAST EXCELLENT. NO WRITING AND NO STICKERS.
LABELS: (EX+) BOTH LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY UNWANTED WRITING & STICKERS WITH ONLY A COUPLE OF SPINDLE MARKS AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE ON EACH SIDE.
VINYL VISUALLY: (EX) THE VINYL IS FLAT & GLOSSY. WHEN ANGLED UNDER BRIGHT LIGHT YOU CAN ONLY SEE A FEW LIGHT PAPER SCUFF AND A COUPLE OF HAIRLINES. THE VINYL HAS BEEN STORED UNTOUCHED FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS AND LOOKS A LITTLE DUSTY IN PLACES AND WOULD BENEFIT FROM A PROFESSIONAL MACHINE CLEAN.
PLAYING GRADE: (EX+) BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON HEADPHONES ON A COUPLE OF SYSTEMS WITH A SHURE WHITE LABEL CARTRIDGE & STEREO NEEDLE AND THE LOUDER MAJORITY OF BOTH SIDES PLAY NEAR MINT WITH ONLY LIGHT BACKGROUND STATIC/ CRACKLE NOTICEABLE IN PLACES DURING THE QUIETER MUSIC AND OCCASIONALLY IN THE GAPS IN THE MUSIC. I AM BEING HIGHLY CRITICAL AND MY PLAY GRADE IS ALWAYS BASED ON WHAT I CAN HEAR ON BEYER-DYNAMIC DT-150 HEADPHONES WITH THE TREBLE TURNED UP FULL! A BEAUTIFUL COPY OF AN INCREASINGLY RARE QUEEN CLASSIC!!
EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN ANY CONDITION!!
DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!
GRADING
All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.
M (Mint) : The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
EX (Excellent): The Record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VG (Very Good) : The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
G (Good) : The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.
F (Fair) : The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.
PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE
ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK
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