QUEEN - Debut 1st UK Press "BLAIR RULES" EMI 1973 EX++ UPGRADE ARCHIVE

	£		36
	$		48

QUEEN - 

DEBUT ALBUM

EMI

EMC 3006

1st UK Press  1973

EMI label

-5  -5  stamped matrices.  BLAIR and BLAIR RULES etched into the run-outs. This auction is for a fantastic copy of Queen's very first album in archivable condition.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Matrix / Runout (A side label): YAX.4623
• Matrix / Runout (B side label): YAX.4624
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 1): YAX 4623-3U KIP - HUGGYPOO KISSY
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 1): YAX 4624-3U AGAIN!
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 2): YAX 4623-3U - HUGGY POO KISSY KISSY
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 2): YAX 4624-3U - KATHY PAT SUE KIP JOHN RAY
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 3): YAX 4623-5 BLAIR RULES
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 3): YAX 4624-5 BLAIR
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 4): YAX 4623-3U KIP - HUGGYPOO KISSY
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 4): YAX 4624-5 BLAIR
• Matrix / Runout (Side A, variant 5): YAX 4623-3U KIP - HUGGYPOO KISSY
• Matrix / Runout (Side B, variant 5): YAX 4624-2U OFF WITH HIS HEAD (from: discogs.com)

Vinyl: EX+ to NM. I have played this in FULL twice over> fantastic audio, a joy to listen to!! This is the true official 1st press as indicated by the etching into the run-outs.  There are no marks or hairlines. Miniscule light paper retraction traces only under a strong light. The labels are NM. Just one spindle trace can be seen.This vinyl still retains its fabulous deep glossy sheen and has clearly been looked after from day one. This is a superb vinyl which has possibly not had any play.  Fantastic songcraft!! I am very glad to be able to report that this is a fine slab of vinyl without any problems at all and as such worthy of inclusion of any great prog collection.  On replay on my Linn Sondek/Arcam set-up this sounded amazing with nothing untoward. Of course NO jumps/clicks/skips etc.  Please have a good look at the accompanying pictures.

Sleeve: EX+.  Beautiful "Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd."  sleeve. The edges are nearly pristine with just a lightest short scuff (2 cm.) on the top edge. The spine and writing are 100%. The top edge also has the same writing again indicating the very first press sleeve. The opening is super crisp and the spine retains its full colour.  The colours are still very rich.  Please have a careful look at all pictures provided as these are part of the description. Probably the best one you will find in a long time. NO creases, NO writing, NO smudges.

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