Queen A Night at the Opera MFSL Mint Japanese Pressing

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This auction is for Queen's album A Night at the Opera Original Master Recording LP produced by Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs.  Stereo Recording.  MFSL-1067. First Japanese Pressing.

A Night at the Opera is the fourth album by English rock group Queen, released in November 1975. A Night at the Opera was, at the time of its release, the most expensive album ever recorded.  A Night at the Opera has been consistently voted by the public and cited by music publications as one of Queen's finest works, and one of the greatest albums ever recorded.

Upon release, A Night at the Opera was a commercial and critical success, debuting at #1 in the UK charts and remaining there for nine weeks. In the US, it debuted at #4, the band's strongest showing at that time.  Rolling Stone wrote: "What sets them apart is their selection of unlikely effects: acoustic piano, harp, acapella vocals, no synthesizers." Melody Maker called the album a "must-have," encouraging listeners to "turn it up loud and enjoy."

Since its release, A Night at the Opera has frequently been cited as one of Queen's finest works. In particular, Bohemian Rhapsody, the album's centerpiece, received acclaim and is still considered among the greatest songs ever recorded.

This pressing was made in Japan, using a half-speed mastering process and specially plated stamps, on heavy, thick premium virgin vinyl.  A Night at the Opera is one of the finest recordings of a rock band EVER. With this mint audiophile edition, you will (finally!) hear all the detail in Bohemian Rhapsody: every vocal harmony, every guitar overdub and every detail from the original recording studio.  This album is a must for every serious Queen fan, every serious audiophile, and anyone who just wants to hear just how good vinyl can sound. 

Track listing

Side one # Title Writer(s) Length 1. "Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to…)"   Freddie Mercury 3:43 2. "Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon"   Mercury 1:07 3. "I'm in Love With My Car"   Roger Taylor 3:05 4. "You're My Best Friend"   John Deacon 2:52 5. "'39"   Brian May 3:31 6. "Sweet Lady"   May 4:03 7. "Seaside Rendezvous"   Mercury 2:15 Side two # Title Writer(s) Length 1. "The Prophet's Song"   May 8:21 2. "Love of My Life"   Mercury 3:39 3. "Good Company"   May 3:23 4. "Bohemian Rhapsody"   Mercury 6:00 5. "God Save the Queen"   Traditional, arr. May 1:18

I am the original owner, and I am a recovering audiophile. I have always taken fastidious care of my records.  This album is from my personal collection.  This record has been played seldomly, maybe a few times, if that many, always using a properly-adjusted tonearm and cartridge, and only after dry cleaning carefully with a carbon-fiber brush. Please bid with confidence, knowing that you are going to own a truly rare item in exceptionally good condition, sounding just as good as a sealed copy, but at a much lower price. NO RESERVE. 

Vinyl: Mint. 
Cover:  Glossy Gatefold Cover. Excellent/+, minor edge wear, one banged corner. 
Inner Sleeve:  Mint Original Master Sleeve; Static-free plastic/rice paper inner sleeve.
Inside Protective Cardboard Sleeve:  Mint original cardboard inner sleeve, with lots of old 1980's MFSL advertising on it. :)


Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab uses an album’s master tape(s) combined with a unique procedure known as "half-speed" mastering, which literally slows down the cutting system involved in mastering the vinyl so that musical information can be transferred from the source tape to the lacquer with greater precision. This advanced mastering technique adds substantial refinements in the vinyl compound itself and improves methods of plating the lacquer. The result is a significant improvement in overall performance from the vinyl medium." The vinyl records are pressed on "High Definition Super Vinyl" by the Victor Company of Japan and are then packaged in "Special Static Free Dust Free" inner sleeves with the finest heavy-duty protective packaging.

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On Jan-13-10 at 19:07:17 PST, seller added the following information: