Queen Jazz 1978 French Picture Disc LP THE ORIGINAL

	A$		160
	$		106

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As per eBay’s terms I have to provide a tracking number hence I have to use a tracked service!  

1. The cheapest tracked service is by EMS approx. 5-10 working days with a tracking & insurance.

*Australia via EMS = AU$27 for the 1st LP + AU$5 for each additional LP.

*Airmail may be a possibility if the buyer has good feedback without a history of claims- please contact me to discuss. 

Rest of the world  via EMS = AU$39 for the 1st LP + AU$5 for each additional LP.

Double albums count as 2 LP’s , Triple albums count as 3 LP’s, Box Sets are counted per LP.

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Queen

Jazz (1978 French Picture Disc) 

This is the genuine original French pressed picture and not one of the many fakes that get flogged off. 

This was the first ever Queen picture disc and is extremely rare. Not only that but it is an amazing piece of visual art with an awesome band photo ! 

It is the full length Jazz (1978) album pressed in France and intended for sale in the US market (contract press). This was also to coincide with Queen's 1978 US/Canadian tour. 

Picture discs were still a specialty in the 1970's. Hence it was decided to contract out this special run to the EMI-France. The Jazz picture disc was cut from original US mother stampers which were sent ot France - hence it bears the US catalogue numbers in the run out grooves ( aka matrix / matrices) of: 6E-166 +  RTB (Roy Thomas Baker) +  "sterling" ( sterling sound in New York which was the famous (and brilliant) mastering facility used by the large record companies). 

This is a very rare official release and sought after. 

It comes with its original die cut sleeve 

How to tell the original from the fakes: 

1. The word "Jazz" on the front should always be a soft pink and never dark pink or red

2. The blue rim on the sleeve cut out will not form a circle on the left side (straight line)

3. The sleeve will be printed on thick high quality board hence has a solid creamy white finish and not a rough grayish cardboard finish.

4. It will of course carry the US matrices

5. You can google and find some brilliant Queen fan websites to tell you more.

Condition (visual grade):

DISC:  VG+ (light scuffs from sleeve withdrawal) 

SLEEVE: VG- (split at top of the sleeve and general wear) 

**** I use the UK Record Collector based grading system - see table at the end.

Postage:

1.      Australia

         EMS:AU $27 for the 1st LP + AU$5 for additional LP's. This is a tracked courier service and takes approx. 5-10 working days (estimate not a guaranteed time frame).

2.     UK/ EU/USA/Canada/Japan

EMS: AU $39 for the 1st LP + AU$5  for additional LP's. This is a tracked courier service and takes approx. 5-10 working days (estimate not a guaranteed time frame).

I can’t offer airmail as an option as there is no tracking number provided. eBay will always side with the buyer if there is a claim for non-receipt of an item (refunded via PayPal) unless the seller can provide a tracking number or proof of delivery. There is no protection for a seller from rogue or dishonest buyers claiming non-receipt or loss of the parcel.

If you need to discuss further then please feel free to contact me. In the past I have almost always used 1st class airmail with almost no issues – only those arising from dishonest buyers claiming non-receipt.

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RECORD COLLECTORS GRADING SYSTEM

Near Mint (NM)

In near new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover and contents are nearly perfect.

Excellent (EX)

The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Better than Very Good: Obviously been played but no significant deterioration in sound quality despite light surface marks. Very little wear and tear on cover and contents, no major defects.

Very Good (VG)

The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptable

Good Plus (G+)

Better than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated but with no distortion. Light scratches and occasional mild scratch. Cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges but not spine splits or discoloration.

Good (G)

The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc

Fair (F)

The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.