QUEEN "A Night At The Opera" 12" LP - Rare Etched: "Mr Blair's Cut" and "Nick Z"
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I am not a dealer or collector. I bought this album when it was first released in the UK and have carefully looked after it all these years. It has not been played on a turntable since about 1990, and is therefore in an excellent condition.
This copy of the vinyl is the rarer, much sought after 'Mr Blair's Cut' which has been hand-etched into the run-off, together with an even rarer 'Nick Z' etching, and is regarded as the best sounding release of the album on vinyl.
"A Night At The Opera" is the fourth studio album by legendary British rock group, Queen; released in November 1975. The album was the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release, and was a huge commercial success. "A Night At The Opera" has been voted by the public and cited by music publications as "one of Queen's finest works". It contains such classics as 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'You're My Best Friend'.
Chris "Mr Vinyl" Blair joined the Abbey Road Studios in 1969, eventually rising to become the studio's Chief Mastering Engineer. Throughout his career he worked with some of the most respected bands and artists in the music industry. He started in the early days as a tape operator on The Beatles' "Abbey Road" album, before moving on to mastering singles, albums and CDs for the likes of Queen, Pink Floyd, The Manic Street Preachers, Oasis, Radiohead, Sting and many others.
Artist: Queen
Title: A Night At The Opera
Label: EMI
Cat number: EMTC 103, Matrix Side 1: YAX 5063-6 (Mr Blair's Cut), Stamper: '3'. Side 2: YAX 5064-7C-1 (Nick Z).
Format: Vinyl
Released: 1975
Condition: EXCELLENT, bordering on MINT
Side One = Death On Two Legs, Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon, I'm In Love With My Car, You're My Best Friend, 39, Sweet Lady, Seaside Rendezvous
Side Two = The Prophet's Song, Love Of My Life, Good Company, Bohemian Rhapsody, God Save The Queen
Gatefold sleeve both inside and out is in truly excellent condition with virtually no discolouration to the white sleeve. The spine of the sleeve is in near new condition. The inner picture sleeve is in near mint condition. Vinyl record shows little sign of being played considering its age, and sounds simply fantastic.
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