THE RECORD
Detailed information  (see PHOTOS at bottom of listing)

 

Vinyl

Information

FACTORY SAMPLE 
Queen - News Of The World

Label: EMI, EMI Catalog#: EMA 784
YAX 5355 Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: UK Released: 1977 Genre: Rock

Tracklist

A1   We Will Rock You A2   We Are The Champions A3   Sheer Heart Attack A4   All Dead, All Dead A5   Spread Your Wings A6   Fight From The Inside B1   Get Down, Make Love B2   Sleeping On The Sidewalk B3   Who Needs You B4   It's Late B5   My Melancholy Blues

Matrix Number A/1

YAX 5355 - 1 | Mother Stamper :1 P (within the 1st 1000 or so Pressed !!)

Matrix Number B/2

YAX 5356 - 1 | Mother Stamper:1 M (within the 1st 1000 or so Pressed !!)

For an Album that sold in the millions, thats pretty early!!

Additional

Information

 

INCREDIBLY RARE
 FACTORY SAMPLE :

As you can see from the photos, the LP has a "FACTORY SAMPLE" sticker attached. This was applied by the record labels promotions and sent out to  DJs and music journalists. Obviously the fact that it is a promotional sample, suggests that this is one of the earliest and most rare pressings.
Promotion copies were issued by the record labels to give to radio stations for airplay. 

? GREAT AUDIO CONDITION

 

? FANTASTIC VINYL CONDITION

? MOTHER STAMPER : 1 P/1 M:
E. M. I record labels (stateside, Parlophone, Tamla, Island, Chrysalis, Columbia, Stax, Liberty, United Artists and bell included) use the following coding: G R A M O P H L T D (GRAMOPHONE LTD) where G=1, R=2, A=3, M=4, O=5, P=6, H=7, L=8, T=9 and D=0.  (these are printed on the runoff ~ if the matrix no. Is 6 o'clock, these are 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock) therefore, many times you will see more then one letter etched in the dead wax in the stamper location (3 o'clock). For example, if "mm" is etched, it means the record was pressed with the 44th stamper. The ultimate early pressing of any single (distributed by labels under the E. M. I umbrella) would be denoted with the codes 1/G 1/ G (side 1 and side 2), where the "1" represents the first mother (9 o'clock) and the "G" denotes the first stamper (3 o'clock) generally only demos, factory samples and the first couple of hundred records will have this code!

?  A MUST HAVE FOR ANY QUEEN COLLECTOR !

? HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER 

More PSYCH / FREAKBEAT / PROG / MOD / SKA / POP CLASSICS / PUNK / NEW WAVE / MOD / NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN 

RARE 7" & 12" PROMOS

to come over the next few months, so be sure to

check out our other records: 
(simply CLICK the SHOP LOGO FOR LINK 
QUEEN items:

 

QUEEN 12" ALBUM LP Pop Classic Rock UK 1st PRESS PROMO
! QUEEN COLLECTORS DREAM ! 

Debut LP 


!FACTORY SAMPLE! 
QUEEN Day at the races LP Rock UK EMI 1st PRESS PROMO

!QUEEN COLLECTORS DREAM!


? PRESS PACK: BOOKLET + PHOTOS? QUEEN News of the world LP Pop Rock UK 1st PRESS PROMO
!FACTORY SAMPLE! 

EX+ 

?Mother Stamp '1 P':1st 1000 made?

GRADINGS
Using 'The Rare Record Collector' guidelines

Sleeve

 

There is some minor and hardly noticeable fraying on the corners.   Otherwise the futuristic artwork has retained its original quality. (Excellent)  As you can see in the photos, the inside looks fantastic.   On the back (Excellent) the album listings and artwork still looks great.    The structure and spine of this gatefold cover is still very strong.  This album comes with it's original inner sleeve decorated by the song lyrics of the album.(Excellent)

Excellent

Labels

As you can see from the photos, aside from some hardly noticeable and faint spindle marks, both sides of this label look great.

A side

Near Mint

B side

Near Mint

Vinyl appearance

There are surface mark and occasional light scratches on both sides of this single.   However there are no significantly major abrasions on the vinyl.

A side

Excellent +

B side

Near Mint

Audio quality

When grading the audio quality of an LP, we listen to a sample of every track.
Sam and I are committed to giving as much detailed information in our listings.  However, due to the amount of records that we list each week, we can't possibly listen to every LP in full (especially with the Double LPs!  As our feedback suggests, we have a reputation for honesty & are trusted by collectors around the world, and if on the rare occasion our grading doesn't represent the condition, we operate a full refund policy (see details below)

The audio delivered by Queen still sounds fantastic throughout this brilliant album.

A side

Excellent +

B side

Excellent +

 

 

COLLECTABLE VINYL RECORDS
The Barraclough brothers

 

Dear collector, we are the Barraclough brothers of ‘Collectable Vinyl Records’. Sam and I have established a reputation as a trusted supplier of rare vinyl, based upon honest and thorough descriptions of our items (take a look at some of our feedback [lower down the page]).
Together we have undertaken the task of selling our father’s extensive record collection, which he has amassed during his time as a dj and music critic.  It’s a considerable and unique vinyl collection of albums and singles with many rare items included.  In addition to the known rare records there are many demo and promotional items, which were not available for general purchase making them highly collectable.  The chronology of the collection stretches from the early 1960s, to the early 1980s.   Within this period, there is a concentration of records released between 1965 – 1969 – a seminal era for music that is reflected by it’s collectability.  Although the spectrum of musical genre is wide, a considerable proportion of the collection is Motown, Northern Soul, Soul, Reggae, Ska, Punk, New Wave, Mod, Psych & Freakbeat records.  Fresh rare records usually start on a Thursday or Friday, ending 10 days later on Sunday or Monday evenings.    If you have any questions concerning this item or wish to enquire about this record collection, please contact us by eBay or email : collectablevinylrecords@gmail.com   we aim to reply within 24 hours where possible.

GRADING POLICY

 

We use the ‘Rare Records Price Guides’ grading scale (if you are unaware of this grading system please don’t hesitate to contact me and I will reply as soon as possible with a explanation of how this grading system works).   As you can see in the description there is a grading given to vinyl and audio quality.  This is necessary because a record may seem ‘poor’ quality when viewed, but when played, the audio quality is often ‘excellent’.  Conversely the vinyl quality may seem excellent but when played the audio quality can be quite poor.

 

FULL REFUND POLICY

 

We will offer a full refund (including p & p) if you find that any of the gradings (outer sleeve, label, vinyl or audio quality) given in the listing do no match the record’s description (according to the rare record collector grading system).  A full refund (including p & p) policy prohibits scammers, but more importantly ensures our true collectors complete piece of mind. As you see by our feedback, we have attained a strong reputation based on the accuracy of our descriptions, communication with clients and a quick and professional postage service.   So, in the unlikely event that you are dissatisfied, please notify us within 48 hours of receipt that you are returning the record and we will deposit your refund via Paypal.

 

PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED & PACKAGED

 

? All records are professionally cleaned with a Smart Matrix cleaning machine before dispatch ?

? All records are securely & professionally packaged within protective plastic sleeves, then within a tough Card Sleeve, with a corrugated card stiffener & record mailers ?

 

CUSTOMS PRACTICE
 For non – E.U collectors

We have become aware that many of our non EU customers have difficulties receiving records without (particularly with the more valuable records) paying huge customs charges. As always Joe and I will strive to make things easier (and cheaper) for our collectors. To achieve this we will always send the record(s) as a “gift” and state the value to be under £5 (+ not including inserting any evidence of actual value), ensuring that you receive the records without paying unnecessary custom charges or problems in your country.

 

SHIPPING & HANDLING POLICY

  IMPORTANT SHIPPING LIABILITY : When you buy a record(s) that cost more than £41 it is is strongly advisable that you insure the item before dispatch. This can be done using the postal options – “Special Delivery”  (Domestic next day) and or airsure/ registered (for International), which  provide extra compensation (up to £500) and security – If this service is not requested, we can not and will not accept liability of over £41 compensation for items that may be lost or damaged by royal mail, so please bear this in mind when selecting your postage option.  
However, in all circumstances I will obtain proof of postage which insures the package up to the value of £41. (see the Royal Mail website for details)  you will be given these postage options when you pay for your item(s).
For domestic delivery we offer a choice of royal mail 1st class, 1 st class, recorded signed for or special next day delivery.  For international customers airmail is our preferred shipment option.  However, any customer can request services such as surface mail. 
Those who wish to purchase more than one record (up to a batch of three [sent together], may receive postage reductions upon request).  These are shown in the table below :

SHIPPING & HANDLING: REDUCTIONS FOR GATEFOLDs
Sent together with relevant protection, up to batches of 3

 

1 RECORD

2 RECORDS

3 RECORDS

DESTINATION

SERVICE

3.49

3.99

4.49

U.K

1ST CLASS

4.49

4.99

5.49

‘RECORDED’

6.49

7.49

7.99

‘SPECIAL’

5.49

6.49

6.99

E.U

AIRMAIL

6.99

8.99

10.49

OUTSIDE E.U

 

FEEDBACK

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20-Apr-10 06:20

    

£56.00

Accurate description, fast service. Very pleased. Thanks, Sam & Joe!

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03-Apr-10 20:31

    

£420.00

TEARS to my Eyes! - A Wonderful PLAYING Collectable- BUY HERE with TOTAL CONFIDENCE !!

THE BEATLES LP 7 UK 68 Mono Apple 1st PRESS WHITE ALBUM

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30-Mar-10 13:56

   

£310.00

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26-Jan-10 15:44

    

£102.00

Excellent vinyl as described. Great communication. Highly recommended!

EYES OF BLUE UK 45 Psych Beat Soul MOD Promo DERAM DEMO

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£62.00

Brilliant as always!

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Buyer:

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26-Jan-10 17:39

THE SHOP
Below are just some of the rare records, DJ copies & promos currently listed

 

Just some of the great records finishing this SUNDAY

simply CLICK the SHOP LOGO FOR LINK for items

101 ers DAN KELLEHER Joe strummer  The Clash  45 Chiswick
?? KILLER CHISWICK DEMO?? 1978 !


! I Couldn't Help But!!
Dr FEELGOOD 12" ALBUM LP BLUES Rock UK 1976 STUPIDITY Dr Dr. FEELGOOD Blues Rock 7" UK 45 PROMO Put Him DEMO Dr FEELGOOD 7 Blues Punk Rock UK 45 PROMO Encore EP E.P Dr FEELGOOD 7 Garage Prog Blues Rock 45 PROMO Long DEMO
LEW LEWIS REFORMER 45 UK 7 STIFF PROMO EP Win Lose DEMO
?? MEGA RARE BLUES ROCK ROLL?? 1979


!! STIFF PLUG COPY !! JETHRO TULL ALBUM LP PROG FOLK Rock A PASSION PLAY 1st
COMPLETE with INSERT?? KILLER PROG ??1973 


!!1st PRESS!!   JETHRO TULL UK LP PROG FOLK Rock LIVING IN THE PAST 1st   JETHRO TULL LP Folk PROG Rock UK Bursting Out 1st PRESS NIRVANA 7" PSYCH Rock 45 UK Demo Pepper Records Love Is ANN ODELL Doris Troy LP JAZZ Pop PROMO TEST PRESS Taste
  BE BOP DELUXE Prog Rock UK LP HARVEST PROMO Axe Victim
!!!! KILLER PROG LP = 1974 !!

!FACTORY SAMPLE!
CAN 12 LP Inner Space KRAUT Rock PROG PSYCH UK 78 Laser CHICKEN SHACK In The Can LP PROG BLUES CBS PROMO DEMO
  CREAM LP PSYCH BLUES Rock UK POLYDOR 1st Wheels Of Fire FAIRPORT CONVENTION LP FOLK Rock POLYDOR 1st Press 1968
?? MONSTER FOLK LP?

? Self ent !     !! 1st PRESS: A//1 B//1 !!   FOCUS LP DUTCH PROG ROCK UK Polydor HAMBURGER CONCERTO
! KILLER PROG LP 

!1974!

!1st PRESS:A1/B1 !    ! EX+/ Nr MINT JEFF BECK OLA LP PSYCH BLUES ROCK Demo PROMO 1st PRESS

! MONSTER HEAVY BLUES FUZZ LP ! 1969 !


!FACTORY SAMPLE! 
JEFF BECK Truth LP PSYCH BLUES COLUMBIA PROMO 1st PRESS
!!1st 300 MADE = Earliest '1G' !     MONO 


!FACTORY SAMPLE! 
JEFF BECK UK LP BLUES EPIC JAN HAMMER GROUP 1st PRESS JESS RODEN LP PSYCH Rock MOD UK ISLAND PROMO TEST PRESS OFFICIAL BLUES BAND 12" LP Rock UK Arista BOOTLEG ALBUM PROCOL HARUM Home LP PROG ROCK PSYCH UK REGAL 1st PRESS
! KILLER PROG !

1970 COMPLETE+ INSERT !

!1st PRESS: 1/1 !! QUEEN 12" ALBUM LP Pop Classic Rock UK 1st PRESS PROMO
! QUEEN COLLECTORS DREAM ! 

Debut LP 


!FACTORY SAMPLE! 
QUEEN Day at the races LP Rock UK EMI 1st PRESS PROMO

!QUEEN COLLECTORS DREAM!


? PRESS PACK: BOOKLET + PHOTOS? QUEEN News of the world LP Pop Rock UK 1st PRESS PROMO
!FACTORY SAMPLE! 

EX+ 

?Mother Stamp '1 P':1st 1000 made? The ZOMBIES ALBUM 12 LP PSYCH Rock UK Epic 1973 TIME OF TRAFFIC LP Psych PROG Rock UK 1st TEST PRESS PROMO When
! KILLER WHITE LABEL TEST PRESSING !


? When Eagle Flies? CAPABILITY BROWN LP PROG Rock Charisma 1st PRESS VOICE
! KILLER PROG LP :1973 !

!1st PRESS: 1U/1U! 

EX+/ Nr MINT   HORSLIPS LP 74 PSYCH FOLK UK Prog Dancehall Sweethearts
?? MEGA RARE PSYCH FOLK LP ??

1974!!

EX+ | Nr. MINT !! T REX Marc Bolan 45 Light Of Love PROMO FACTORY SAMPLE
!! MEGA RARE FACTORY SAMPLE !


1974  :   EX-Nr MINT !

!!  MARC 8!! T REX Marc BOLAN BOOGIE ALBUM LP Psych GLAM Rock UK FLY T REX Marc Bolan GLAM Rock 45 UK Solid Gold Easy Action CAT STEVENS 12" LP UK FOLK Island TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN
!! MONSTER PINK 'I' LABEL   MATRIX : 3U/3U   ORIG. 

1970 

!! EX-EX+ !!
Good luck : Cheers, Sam & Joe

 

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