QUEEN - A Night At The Opera LP 1975 UK 1ST PRESS Blair’s Cut EMTC 103 EMBOSSED
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Description
A rare opportunity to own a complete UK first pressing of Queen’s 1975 masterpiece, A Night at the Opera. This is the definitive "Blair’s Cut" edition, widely considered by audiophiles to be the best-sounding version of the album ever produced.
Key Identifiers & Matrix Numbers
Matrix / Run-off: Features the legendary "Mr Blair’s Cut" etching in the dead wax, mastered by Chris Blair at Abbey Road.
Catalog Number: EMTC 103 (Original UK EMI Release).
Sleeve: Rare original embossed front cover (the Queen crest is physically raised/textured). Includes the original EMTC 103 retail sticker on the reverse.
Condition Report
Vinyl (Excellent / EX): The vinyl is in beautiful condition with a high gloss and no visible scratches. Shows only very light spindle marks around the center hole, indicating it has been played carefully.
Outer Sleeve VG - Front: Features the original embossed (raised) Queen crest. There is a small, faint age-related stain located specifically under the "a" in "Opera.
Interior: The inner gatefold is structurally sound but shows some faint age-related marks/spotting towards the right-hand edge. These have been left original and untreated to preserve the matte paper finish.
Inner Sleeve VG - Includes the original 1975 heavy-stock picture inner sleeve.
The sleeve is intact and crisp, with only a minor 2cm scuff/wear on the bottom spine. No full seam splits.
Tracklist Highlights
Death on Two Legs
You're My Best Friend
’39
Bohemian Rhapsody
The Prophet's Song
Shipping & Handling
The record will be professionally packed in a dedicated "cruciform" vinyl mailer with stiffeners. The vinyl will be removed from the original inner sleeve during transit to prevent any further seam splits.
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