QUEEN SHEER HEART ATTACK 1st RARE -3 UK Press LP VAULT COPY BARELY PLAYED

	£		19
	$		25

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

QUEEN

'SHEER HEART ATTACK'

VERY HARD TO FIND GENUINE UK  1st 3U  3U Pressing LP  -

1st LAMINATE SLEEVE

VERY FEW PLAYS - AND WITH 1st CORNER CUT INNER SLEEVE

Released 1974

Label    EMI EMC 3061

Matrix        YAX 4881 -3U   Stamper: 2 TP   TML-S

                   YAX 4882 -3U   Stamper: 1 TD 

THE VINYL   EX+ PLAY   INCREDIBLE  CONDITION   VISUALLY EX

As you can see, this vinyl is the highly prized early 1st pressing with the BUFF/RED LABELS - Stored from new this LP has seen possibly a handful of VERY CAREFUL plays only, and remains in pristine condition everywhere.

IT IS INCREDIBLY RARE TO FIND A -3U -3U MATRIX..Most first presses started at -3 -4 and had the numbers scrubbed..  these correct 1974 first matrix copies are so rare!

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age. The edges are silky smooth, typical of these vintage pressings. We are seing fewer and fewer copies of this LP, so rarely do we see a copy at all, let alone like this.

a couple of light spider lines around the centre hole, and no wear to the spindle hole whatsoever.

SURPLUS WAX AROUND THE CENTRE HOLE!!

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines, a couple of the lightest of hairlines, AND A LIGHT DULL LINE and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION.

Visually this looks like an EX copy, but when played?...stunning!!  EX+ and as good as we have heard!

On playing through we heard nothing bar the tiniest of lead in static in the dead grooves.. All those classic quiet passages played amazing.. overall this is easily as clean a copy as we have heard.

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT-  FLAT MATT LABELS

THE SLEEVE     EX STRONG

Correct LAMINATED first UK issued earliest sleeve  - with titles on top and spine edge

PRINTER CREDITS -  None..'made in Great Britain'

 This is in SUPER CLEAN  incredible condition, quite amazing how it has survived so clean.

The edges are all super clean with no real traces of rub, at all , and all colours and inks remain in outstanding condition

The first sleeves had a slightly browner 'hue' to them..and later sleeves we see are very black..most noticeable at the top of the front sleeve.

No  ringwear - just the lightest of ring press in a few spots! , and all edges are super crisp.

The open edge remains in immaculate sharp condition -superb.

Some tiny tip dinks on bottom open edge

The spine is superb with no damage or squash and all titles ON BOTH SIDE AND TOP EDGE are perfect,

A couple of tiny little laminate spider lines over the edges in  a few places..

We cannot add any more than this! ITS A BEAUTY!

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT- 

stunning textured paper inner with one corner cut (later inners were rounded edges) this one has no discolouration ....an amazing inner!

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)