Queen – A Night At The Opera 12" Vinyl 1975 1st Aussie Press NM/VG+ RARE
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Description
Media Grading: NM Sleeve Grading: VG+ No insert.
Notes
On labels:℗ 1975
Publisher: Castle
Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited
On sleeve:
℗&©1975 Queen and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company
Inside gatefold:
Lyrics ©1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music / Castle Music
Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne.
Mixed at Sarm Studios.
Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer.
No Synthesisers!
Cat# 7E-1053 appears on the spine whilst cat# 7E 1053 on labels.
Issued in a gatefold cover with inner sleeve.
Queen – A Night At The Opera
Label: Elektra – 7E-1053, Elektra – 7E 1053 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold; EmbossedCountry: Australia Released: 1975 Genre: Rock Style: Prog Rock, Classic Rock
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Tracklist
Position Title/Credits Duration A1 Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To....) 3:43 A2 Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon 1:08 A3 I'm In Love With My Car Vocals – Roger Taylor 3:05 A4 You're My Best Friend Electric Piano – John Deacon 2:50 A5 '39 Double Bass – John DeaconVocals – Brian May 3:25 A6 Sweet Lady 4:01 A7 Seaside Rendezvous Orchestrated By [Vocal Orchestration Of Brass] – Roger TaylorOrchestrated By [Vocal Orchestration Of Woodwind] – Freddie Mercury 2:13 B1 The Prophet's Song Koto [Toy Koto] – Brian May 8:17 B2 Love Of My Life Harp – Brian May 3:38 B3 Good Company Vocals, Ukulele [Genuine Aloha (Made In Japan)], Guitar [Jazz Band] – Brian May 3:26 B4 Bohemian Rhapsody Vocals [Operatic Vocals] – Brian*, Freddie*, Roger* 5:55 B5 God Save The Queen 1:11Companies, etc.
- Licensed From – Elektra Recording Corp.
- Manufactured By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
- Distributed By – WEA Records Pty. Limited
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Queen (4)
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Copyright (c) – Queen (4)
- Copyright (c) – Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Published By – B. Feldman & Co. Ltd.
- Published By – Trident Music (2)
- Published By – Castle (4)
- Recorded At – Sarm East Studios
- Recorded At – Roundhouse Studios
- Recorded At – Olympic Studios
- Recorded At – Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At – Scorpio Studios
- Recorded At – Lansdowne studios
- Mixed At – Sarm East Studios
Credits
- Arranged By [Arr.] – May* (tracks: B5)
- Art Direction – David Costa
- Composed By [All Titles; Exclusively], Arranged By [All Titles; Exclusively], Performer [All Titles; Exclusively] – Queen
- Electric Bass – John Deacon
- Engineer [Executive] – Mike Stone
- Engineer [Invaluable Additional Engineering] – Gary Lyons
- Guitar, Orchestra [Orchestral Backdrops] – Brian May
- Management – John Reid (8)
- Other [Equipment Supervision] – John Harris
- Percussion – Roger Taylor
- Producer – Queen, Roy Thomas Baker
- Vocals [Vocals, Vocals, Bechstein Debauchery And More Vocals] – Freddie Mercury
- Written-By – May* (tracks: A5, A6, B1, B3), Mercury* (tracks: A1, A2, A7, B2, B4), Deacon* (tracks: A4), Taylor* (tracks: A3)
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): MX177224
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): MX177225
- Matrix / Runout (Side A stamped runout): A MX177224-B 7E1053-1
- Matrix / Runout (Side B stamped runout): A MX177225-B 7E1053-2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B handwritten etched runout): Ⅲ [Roman Numerals]
The Goldmine Standard for grading is used for my vinyl listings:
Mint (M)
The sleeve and cover are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the record must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that a record can be sealed and not Mint. There could be sleeve discoloration, ring wear, or vinyl warp if guidelines on how to store vinyl were not followed. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
A nearly perfect record. A Near Mint (NM) record has more than likely never been played. The vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. The sleeve of a 45 of EP should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. The LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam-splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect.
Very Good Plus (VG+)
A Very Good Plus (VG+) record will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a VG+ record should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Vinyl surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks may be present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. An LP cover may have sparse signs of wear and may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation, or cut corner. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
The defects found in a Very Good Plus (VG+) record will be more pronounced in a Very Good (VG) item. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.
Good, Good Plus (G, G+)
A record in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. A cover or sleeve will have seam-splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and “ticks” will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Poor, Fair (P, F)
The record is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve could be water damaged, split on more than one seam, and heavily marred by wear or writing. The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little, at most 5% of the Near Mint (NM) price.
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