QUEEN - QUEEN II - 1st UK pressing - EMA 767 - "Blair" in run-off
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QUEEN - QUEEN II
1st UK STEREO pressing on the tan and red EMI Label EMA 767
earliest possible Stamper-Matrixes: 5/8
"Blairs" in run-off
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Some general remarks: Their second album as a very first UK pressing and it rocks! The Vinyl is in fantastic condition.
I grade my records on top notch equipment, using the expensive Lyra Kleos MC-cartridge. It reveals everything from any Vinyl which sometimes can be a curse, especially with 40+ year old records. When I grade a record as Excellent, I am pretty sure many other sellers would not hestitate to call it Near Mint. When I give a record the "Near Mint" grading it is practically flawless. I am collecting Vinyl since 35+ years and own hundreds of records from the day they came into the shops. I clean all records on my Keith Monks RCM II and add the Nagaoka N102 protective sleeve to each record.
The Vinyl: NEAR MINT - you won't find a better one
Held up into strong sunlight (!) I can see a few superficial hairlines. The surface is clean and shiny. Playback is loud and strong. The Vinyl sits flat on the turntable.
The Labels: NEAR MINT
Very clean with just a few wispy spindle-traces
The laminated Garrod and Lofthouse Sleeve: EXCELLENT+
This is the original first sleeve. It has just a few minor and very small laminate creases. No splits and barely any edge rubbing. The spine is strong and clearly readable.
Original Die-Cut Inner Sleeve: EXCELLENT
Very clean, just a few creases, no seam-splits. Very well preserved.
If you ever intended to own a TRUE FIRST PRESSING of this gem in extremely good condition don't let this one pass by.
In case of any further questions please don't hesitate to mail me. I will answer promptly.
Due to the somehow weird eBay policies regarding postage please ignore the postage fee listed above. I decided to fix shipping at 7 GBP to anywhere in Europe and 9 GBP to the rest of the world. This includes the fees for "signed for/registered" and also Insurance to make sure the record arrives safely. It also allows to track it during its transit. The record ships from Germany.
Payment is required within 3 working days after auction ended.
I pack my records professionally in stiff record mailers leaving the Vinyl (housed in Nagaoka anti-static bags) outside the Sleeve.
Good luck.
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