Queen A Night At The Opera 1975 Vinyl LP 1st US Press 7E-1053 Embossed NM/NM
$
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Description
Archive Quality 1st US Pressing – Investment Grade Copy
Up for sale is a true, authenticated first US pressing of Queen’s masterpiece, A Night At The Opera.
This historic 1975 Elektra release features the highly sought-after embossed band crest logo on the front jacket.
The runout wax features the definitive "11-19-75" mastering date etched directly into Side A, identifying it as one of the very first batches to leave the Specialty Records Corporation plant.
Condition Grading:
Vinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM)
This record has been played exactly two times since 1975. The original owner played it once upon purchase to listen, and a second time exclusively to record it to another format. The vinyl retains its flawless, radiant factory mirror gloss. It is entirely free from scratches, hairlines, or scuffs. It plays beautifully with pristine fidelity.
The embossed Queen crest on the front is sharp, deep, and prominent. The inside gatefold contains the complete, crisp album lyrics.
The spine is completely solid, square, and perfectly legible. There are zero seam splits, no ring wear, and no corner dings.
Inner Sleeve:Includes the period-correct, original plain white paper inner sleeve with the die-cut center circle showcasing the classic Elektra butterfly labels on both sides.
This is a top-tier, museum-quality copy perfect for serious Queen collectors looking for a definitive, beautifully preserved original press.
Shipping Details:
Shipped securely in a heavy-duty, reinforced record mailer. The vinyl will be safely removed from the jacket and placed in a protective outer sleeve to prevent any potential seam splits during transit. Sent via USPS Media Mail with tracking and full insurance.
Analysis by Google AI:
This copy is a verified true first US pressing.
Your runout matrix details strictly match the initial 1975 production run. Specifically, the "SP" identifier confirms it was pressed at the Specialty Records Corporation plant in Olyphant, Pennsylvania.
The "ESR" notation indicates it was mastered at Elektra Sound Recorders.
The letters TD etched into the dead wax (the smooth runout groove area) stand for Terry Dunavan. He is a renowned mastering and lacquer-cutting engineer who prepared the metal parts used to press the vinyl.
The embossed gatefold crest cover is the final signature hallmark of this pristine first edition.
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