Queen – A Night At The Opera 12" Vinyl 1975 1st Aussie Press NM/EXC RARE
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Dec 23, 2023
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Queen's iconic album "A Night At The Opera" in near mint condition on a rare first pressing 12" vinyl from Elektra Records. This 1975 release is housed in an excellent cardboard sleeve with an inlay in excellent condition. The vinyl itself is in near mint condition with no visible marks or scratches. This LP is a must-have for any fan of Queen or rock music in general. With a mix of prog rock and classic rock, the album features some of the band's most beloved hits such as "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend". Don't miss your chance to own this rare Australian pressing of a true classic.
Notes
On labels:℗ 1975
Publisher: Castle
Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited
On sleeve:
℗&©1975 Queen and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company
Inside gatefold:
Lyrics ©1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music / Castle Music
Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne.
Mixed at Sarm Studios.
Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer.
No Synthesisers!
Cat# 7E-1053 appears on the spine whilst cat# 7E 1053 on labels.
Issued in a gatefold cover with inner sleeve.
Queen – A Night At The Opera
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Label: Elektra – 7E-1053, Elektra – 7E 1053 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold; Embossed Country: Australia Released: 1975 Genre: Rock Style: Prog Rock, Classic RockTracklist
Hide Credits A1 Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To....) 3:43 A2 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 1:08 A3 I'm In Love With My Car Vocals – Roger Taylor Vocals – Roger Taylor 3:05 A4 You're My Best Friend Electric Piano – John Deacon Electric Piano – John Deacon 2:50 A5 '39 Double Bass – John Deacon Vocals – Brian May Double Bass – John Deacon Vocals – Brian May 3:25 A6 Sweet Lady 4:01 A7 Seaside Rendezvous Orchestrated By [Vocal Orchestration Of Brass] – Roger Taylor Orchestrated By [Vocal Orchestration Of Woodwind] – Freddie Mercury Orchestrated By [Vocal Orchestration Of Brass] – Roger Taylor Orchestrated By [Vocal Orchestration Of Woodwind] – Freddie Mercury 2:13 B1 The Prophet's Song Koto [Toy Koto] – Brian May Koto [Toy Koto] – Brian May 8:17 B2 Love Of My Life Harp – Brian May Harp – Brian May 3:38 B3 Good Company Vocals, Ukulele [Genuine Aloha (Made In Japan)], Guitar [Jazz Band] – Brian May Vocals, Ukulele [Genuine Aloha (Made In Japan)], Guitar [Jazz Band] – Brian May 3:26 B4 Bohemian Rhapsody Vocals [Operatic Vocals] – Brian*, Freddie*, Roger* Vocals [Operatic Vocals] – Brian*, Freddie*, Roger* 5:55 B5 God Save The Queen 1:11Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – Elektra Recording Corp.
- Manufactured By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
- Distributed By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Queen (4)
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Copyright © – Queen (4)
- Copyright © – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Published By – B. Feldman & Co. Ltd.
- Published By – Trident Music (2)
- Published By – Castle (4)
- Recorded At – Sarm East Studios
- Recorded At – Roundhouse Studios
- Recorded At – Olympic Studios
- Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At – Scorpio Studios
- Recorded At – Lansdowne studios
- Mixed At – Sarm East Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Arr.] – May* (tracks: B5)
- Art Direction – David Costa
- Composed By [All Titles; Exclusively], Arranged By [All Titles; Exclusively], Performer [All Titles; Exclusively] – Queen
- Electric Bass – John Deacon
- Engineer [Executive] – Mike Stone
- Engineer [Invaluable Additional Engineering] – Gary Lyons
- Guitar, Orchestra [Orchestral Backdrops] – Brian May
- Management – John Reid (8)
- Other [Equipment Supervision] – John Harris
- Percussion – Roger Taylor
- Producer – Queen, Roy Thomas Baker
- Vocals [Vocals, Vocals, Bechstein Debauchery And More Vocals] – Freddie Mercury
- Written-By – May* (tracks: A5, A6, B1, B3), Mercury* (tracks: A1, A2, A7, B2, B4), Deacon* (tracks: A4), Taylor* (tracks: A3)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX177224
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX177225
- Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped runout): A MX177224-B 7E1053-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B stamped runout): A MX177225-B 7E1053-2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B handwritten etched runout): Ⅲ [Roman Numerals]
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