QUEEN Made In Heaven A2/B2 1st PRESS Ltd Edition 1995 COMPLETE Superb NEAR MINT
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Description
I will declare a lower amount on the customs form for all countries so as to avoid/decrease high import charges. However, in the case of the EU all purchases are subject to VAT which eBay collect at point of sale. No shipping to Russia currently. Queen : Made In Heaven A - 2 / B - 2 1st Press 1995 Limited Edition Cream Vinyl + Posters + Leaflet
This first pressing plays with superb audio and for once the first track, 'It's A Beautiful Day' plays with great clarity - there is only minimal static right at the start for a few seconds. This track is often impacted by static / crackle on this pressing but it is kept to a minimum here. The rest of the album plays with great clarity and depth and there are no clicks or pops to be heard. Minimal background on a couple of tracks i.e. some very light static but it doesn't last long! The vinyl is in lovely condition also and has clearly hardly ever been played if at all!
The gatefold is easily one of the best I have ever seen and remains in superb condition with barely any wear and the lyric inner (with only partial 'Heaven For Everyone' lyrics) is indeed in perfect condition. The three large posters are in stunning condition also and the leaflet has only minimal creasing.
PCSD 167 // A-02-01-1 D / B-02-01-1 D
The audio on S1 is Mint(-) (T1 intro Ex- for a few seconds)
The audio on S2 is Mint(-) (T2 Near Mint / T3 opening section Ex+ then NM / T6 opening section NM)
The gatefold is Mint- The lyric inner is Mint
The three posters are Near Mint+
The leaflet is Near Mint-
The labels are Mint
Visual description
The vinyl is in superb condition and still has a strong glossy sheen with no marks or scratches. Due to it's colour it is difficult to spot any flaws and whilst looking under a bright light I could only see a small number of very faint hairlines and there is nothing that stands out. The labels are in perfect order with no marking or spindle wear.
Play Grading
This version of 'It's A Beautiful Day' is easily one of the finest I have heard in many a year. There is often a lot of static / crackle on the intro but there is only a minimal amount here and there are certainly no clicks or pops. Freddie's opening vocal section has no background, the clarity and power of the audio is stunning. The end vocal is equally as strong and the closing instrumental has only a couple of minor statics, the long fade out is perfect which is a rarity. A strong Ex- intro and Mint- for the rest of the track.
The intro and first verse / chorus on 'Made In Heaven' are 'as new' and this high end standard is kept up throughout. In essence it could not play any better. The clarity, depth and power of the audio is equal to that of an un-played record and Mint is 100% deserved. No background whatsoever.
'Let Me Live' has a couple of minor statics on the intro and then plays with perfect audio. The vocal sections from Roger and Brian both play with sublime quality - such a vocally strong track and it plays with phenomenal quality. This album was recorded 'loud' and it certainly plays loud here with no affect on the audio. A handful of barely audible statics on the fade out and a couple of minor ticks right at the end but it still very much deserves a Mint- grade.
The classic 'Mother Love' plays so clearly from the outset. The intro has only a handful of very quiet statics and the opening vocal is flawless. Freddie's high octane vocal plays with tremendous power and there is no distortion. The remainder of this emotive number plays with genuine quality including that classic outro including the baby cry! This is a Mint- version.
'My Life Has Been Saved' ends the side with no intrusion once more. This track often plays with some inner groove distortion but that is not the case here. It is so clean, I cannot fault it. Mint
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The intro on 'I Was Born To Love You' plays perfectly as does Freddie's opening vocal. From then on it plays with great power and definition and is definitely an improvement on his solo version. In my opinion anyway! From start to finish there is no intrusion and Mint is fully deserved.
The 'gentle' intro on 'Heaven For Everyone' plays with sublime clarity, there is no background at all. The opening vocal and chorus are just as impressive and it continues in the same precise way. The more powerful mid section is stunning and the closing section has only a small number of minor ticks with just one right at the end which is a little louder. Near Mint
The classic 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' has some very light ticks on the intro and during the first part of the opening vocal where they are even quieter. Hardly intrusive. The first chorus is perfect and this standard is kept up as it progresses. A handful of barely audible statics that is all. I will grade the opening section as Ex+ and the remainder as Near Mint
'You Don't Fool Me' plays with immense quality through every section. It's never been a favourite of mine but it certainly has a superb Brian May solo in the middle of it! An exceptional Mint version.
The opening vocal section on 'A Winter's Tale' has zero intrusion and the following chorus is just as strong. If there is any vocal 'distortion' it is so so minimal and totally non-intrusive. Another classic and it is of course the last track that Freddie sang and it does not disappoint. It plays so clearly and there are no clicks, pops or background static. The fade out has just one minor tick. Let's say Mint-
The intro on 'It's A Beautiful Day (reprise)' has only very minimal light static and the opening vocal section has only a couple of seconds of mega quiet static. As the volume increases there is no background and from then on plays with great power and depth and the Seven Seas... excerpt etc plays with stunning quality. The all powerful ending is superb as is the final Yeah! The locked continuous 'note' at the end has no background either which makes a change. I've always wondered why they put it in there! A Near Mint opening section and Mint from then onwards.
The Gatefold, Lyric Inner, Posters & Leaflet
The cover is practically 'as new' it really is in fantastic condition. Only two edges have a very small 'rub' next to two of the corners and the spine is as wide as ever with no wear on the corners - it has just one small indented area. The corners are very clean and the two opening edges are pristine. The front cover is in lovely condition and the Limited Edition sticker is still firmly attached. The back cover is just as impressive and the inside of the gatefold is immaculate. A stunning example of this now iconic cover.
The lyric inner is in perfect condition also with no wear at all and the three posters are as close to perfect as is possible. A couple of very small and hardly noticeable edge rubs that is all. The small 'advertising' leaflet is in great shape with only very minimal creasing.
PCSD 167 // A-02-01-1 D / B-02-01-1 D
Play tested on my Rega P2 with AT VM-95EN Cart / Denon PMA-520AE Amp / B&W 684 Speakers
This record has been professionally cleaned on my Pro-Ject VC-S machine
I grade according to "Record Collector" guidelines.
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