QUEEN *A NIGHT AT THE OPERA* LP 1975 UK 1ST PRESS

	£		25
	$		33

QUEEN *A NIGHT AT THE OPERA* LP 1975 UK 1ST PRESS!

CLASSIC QUEEN ALBUM WITH IN AMAZING CONDITION! 

COMPLETE WITH INNER SLEEVE.

`BLAIR`S` ETCHING IN RUN-OUT ON BOTH SIDES.

EMBOSSED GARROD & LOFTHOUSE GATEFOLD SLEEVE.

CAT NO: EMTC 103 (STEREO)

LABEL: EMI RECORDS

YEAR: 1975

PRESSING INFO: UK 1ST PRESSING WITH EMBOSSED GATEFOLD SLEEVE & `BLAIRS` ETCHED ON RUN-OUT 

MATRIX NO: side 1 (YAX 5053-2) & side 2 (YAX 5064-3)

STAMPERS: side 1 ( 4 & R O G) & side 2 (1 & R P M)

ETCHING: side 1 (BLAIR`S) & side 2 (BLAIR`S)

PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION BELOW CAREFULLY

CONDITION

SLEEVE: (NEAR MINT) THE NON-LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE IS LIKE NEW AND CERTAINLY THE BEST SLEEVE I HAVE COME ACROSS. PRACTICALLY FAULTLESS WITH ONLY VERY ISOLATED STORAGE WEAR. SEE PICTURES. A COUPLE OF VERY SMALL SCUFFS TO THE TOP & BOTTOM EDGE RIGHT NEXT TO THE OPENING. NO CREASES. EXTREMELY CLEAN. ONE SIDE IS FACTORY SEALED. NO WRITING NO RIPS & NO SPLITS. 

SPINE: (MINT-) LOOKS LIKE NEW! THE TEXT IS PERFECTLY READABLE WITH NO VISIBLE WEAR . NO SPLITS. AMAZING CONDITION! 

INNER: (VG-) ORIGINAL CARD INNER HAS LIGHT WEAR & A COUPLE OF SLIGHT CREASES FROM USE & STORAGE WITH A 2" SPLIT TO THE BOTTOM EDGE FROM STORAGE. NO WRITING & NO STICKERS.

LABELS: (MINT-) BOTH LABELS ARE FREE FROM ANY UNWANTED WRITING & STICKERS AND LOOK LIKE NEW WITH NO SPINDLE MARKS. 

VINYL VISUALLY: (NEAR MINT) THE VINYL IS SLIGHTLY UNEVEN (NOT WARPED) BUT THIS IS ONLY VISUALLY NOTICEABLE WHEN PLAYING SIDE 1. THIS DOES NOT AFFECT THE AUDIO OR PLAYING IN ANY WAY. BOTH SIDES ARE EXTREMELY GLOSSY AND HAVE ONLY BEEN PLAYED A FEW TIMES. WHEN EXAMINED CLOSELY UNDER A 60W BULB BOTH SIDES ONLY HAVE A COUPLE OF SMALL HAIRLINES WITH A COUPLE OF LIGHT PAPER SCUFFS WHICH ARE NOT VISIBLE IN NORMAL LIGHT. THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST COPY I HAVE EVER SEEN. VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN THIS SORT OF CONDITION!  

PLAYING GRADE: SIDE 1 (EX+) SIDE 2 (NEAR MINT) BOTH SIDES HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY LISTENED TO ON HEADPHONES ON A COUPLE OF SYSTEMS WITH A STEREO NEEDLE & BOTH SIDES PLAY LIKE NEW WITH ONLY A FEW LIGHT POPS DURING THE BEGINNING OF `39` AND ONE DURING THE VOCAL SOLO SECTION OF `THE PROPHET SONG` BUT THAT`S IT! THIS RECORD HAS ONLY BEEN PLAYED A FEW TIMES! THE MUSIC SOUND QUALITY IS LIKE NEW! EXTREMELY LOUD AND CRYSTAL CLEAR! NO SKIPS NO STICKS NO JUMPS.  DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS SUPERB RECORD IN SUCH AMAZING CONDITION! YOU COULD ONLY BETTER THE INNER SLEEVE, THE REST IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS! CHECK OUT THE PICTURES AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!

EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FIND IN THIS CONDITION!!

DON`T MISS OUT ON THIS!!

GRADING

All records are graded using the Record Collector Grading System with (+) or (-) to show a slightly higher or lower grade.

M (Mint) : The Record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

EX (Excellent): 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.

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

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

F (Fair) : 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.

PLEASE SEE PICTURES ABOVE OF THE ACTUAL RECORD FOR SALE

ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK