Queen – A Night At The Opera LP 1975 UK 1st Press EMTC 103 YAX 5063-2 “BLAIR’S”
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Description
🎵 Queen – A Night At The Opera
Original 1975 UK Pressing | EMI Records | EMTC 103 | “BLAIR’S” Matrix
Up for sale is an original 1975 UK pressing of Queen’s legendary fourth studio album, A Night At The Opera, released on EMI Records and Trident Audio Productions.
This is a particularly interesting collector’s copy featuring the YAX 5063-2 matrix on Side 1 and the hand-etched “BLAIR’S” signature in the runout/dead wax.
The album needs little introduction, featuring some of Queen’s most famous recordings, including “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “You’re My Best Friend”, “’39”, “Love Of My Life” and “The Prophet’s Song”.
💿 Track Listing
Side 1
1. Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To…)
2. Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon
3. I’m In Love With My Car
4. You’re My Best Friend
5. ’39
6. Sweet Lady
7. Seaside Rendezvous
Side 2
1. The Prophet’s Song
2. Love Of My Life
3. Good Company
4. Bohemian Rhapsody
5. God Save The Queen
📀 Item Details
• Artist: Queen
• Album: A Night At The Opera
• Format: 12” Vinyl LP
• Year: 1975
• Label: EMI Records / Trident Audio Productions
• Catalogue Number: EMTC 103
• Country: United Kingdom
• Genre: Rock
• Style: Classic Rock / Glam Rock / Art Rock
• Speed: 33⅓ RPM
• Matrix Side 1: YAX 5063-2
• Matrix Side 2: YAX 5064-2 / -2
• Runout: Hand-etched “BLAIR’S”
⭐ Condition
Vinyl: VG+
The record presents extremely well, retaining a deep glossy shine. Only minor superficial paper/light handling marks are visible under strong light. Clean labels with bright colours and minimal spindle wear.
The vinyl has been visually graded VG+.
Sleeve: G/VG
Original matte embossed gatefold sleeve. Structurally sound with no major seam splits. There is age-related discolouration and some foxing/spots to the white card exterior, consistent with the age and finish of this unlaminated sleeve.
The internal gatefold artwork remains clear and attractive.
Inner Sleeve & Insert: VG
Includes the original lyric inner sleeve and separate live-performance colour band insert. Both are present and in clean overall condition.
🔎 Collector’s Note
The YAX 5063-2 / “BLAIR’S” runout information is clearly visible in the photographs and should be of particular interest to collectors researching individual UK pressings and lacquer cuts.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
📦 Packaging & Postage
The record will be professionally packed in a strong dedicated vinyl mailer with additional cardboard stiffeners.
For protection during transit, the vinyl will be removed from the outer sleeve and packaged separately to minimise the risk of seam splits.
UK postage: Royal Mail / tracked or signed service.
A superb opportunity to add an original 1975 UK Queen pressing of A Night At The Opera to a serious vinyl collection
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