Queen – Sheer Heart Attack LP Elektra 7E-1026 CSM • A-1 Early Lacquer • Nm/ Nm
$
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Description
Up for sale is an exceptional early U.S. pressing of Queen – Sheer Heart Attack on Elektra Records (catalog 7E-1026). This is a true early 1974 first-era pressing from the Columbia Santa Maria (CSM) plant, featuring one of the earliest lacquer cuts of this album.
⭐ Highly Desirable Early Runout Details
Side A deadwax is fully inscribed:
ESR-TD 10-11-74 7E-1026-A-1 CSM “QUEEN” SX CTH
Key points:
10-11-74 dated lacquer → one of the earliest U.S. production dates. produced in the first week
A-1 lacquer cut → first cut of Side A
CSM = Columbia Santa Maria pressing (highly collectible)
“QUEEN” hand-etched → only found on early 1974 pressings
Hybrid SX / CTH plant codes → typical of early Columbia metalwork
This is a very early and sought-after variant rarely found in this condition.
📀 Vinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM)
Vinyl is stunning — high gloss, no scratches, no scuffs, no visible play wear. Plays beautifully. A truly top-tier example for collectors.
📁 Jacket Condition: Near Mint (NM)
The cover is extremely clean with only the lightest handling. No major wear, no splitting, sharp edges. One of the nicest copies you’ll find.
📝 Original Inner Sleeve Included
Comes with the original 1974 Elektra butterfly-design lyric inner sleeve, clean and intact.
🎵 Notes
This is one of the most desirable U.S. pressings of Sheer Heart Attack due to:
earliest lacquer cut
dated 1974 runout
“QUEEN” etched inscription
Santa Maria pressing quality
complete NM/NM packaging
A superb collector’s copy.
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