QUEEN A Night At The Opera UK 1st PRESS COMPLETE LP EX
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Description
QUEEN A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Issue : UK 1st PRESS Label : EMI RECORDS Catalogue No : EMTC 103
Matrix : YAX 5063-2 BLAIRS / 5064-2 BLAIRS
This 1st press is on the custom EMI label. It is complete with the very earliest YAX 5063-2 / 5064-2 matrix with Blair's handetched in the runout. It has the earliest 3 die-cut corner lyric printed inner sleeve and light sheen embossed gatefold sleeve.
The vinyl is in Excellent condition. It has a sensational gloss, there is no whitening or signs of heavy play at all. There are just a couple of the lightest hairlines. The label is completely clean. The colour is solid and unworn, the text is sharp and there is only the slightest spindle wear. The vinyl lies completely flat on the turntable and from the moment it begins it is exceptionally rich and vibrant.
The lyric inner sleeve is extremely clean and solid. The colours are exceptionally bright, the black is bold and the text is sharp. The edges are firm, there is just a small scuff on the bottom edge.
The embossed sleeve is in Very Good+ condition. The cover image is still superb, very clear and sharp. The text is unworn and the colours are vivid. There is a little discolouration around the edges and a small brown spot on the sleeve. The back and inside are also bright and clean. The whole sleeve has it original light sheen and is still extremely solid.
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