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QUEEN - A NIGHT AT THE OPERA 1ST UK EMBOSSED BLAIR'S G/F VINYL RECORD VG+/VG+

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Queen – A Night At The Opera

Label: EMI – EMTC 103, EMI – 0C 066 ∘ 97176

Format:

Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Embossed Gatefold

Country: UK

Released: 21 Nov 1975

Genre: Rock

Style: Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Pop Rock

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• Matrix / Runout (Variation 1, side A, stamped & etched): YAX 5063-2 BLAIR'S
• Matrix / Runout (Variation 1, side B, stamped & etched): YAX 5064-2 BLAIR'S

Embossed gatefold sleeve.
3 die-cut corner picture inner sleeve and printed EMTC 103 (I).
some also have 4th corner cut - maybe a later release or a manufacturing glitch.
Labels:
℗ 1975
Queen
Publisher:
B. Feldman T / As. Trident Music

Grading Notes: 

*This record has been Professionally 6-Stage Ultrasonic Deep Cleaned by AudioZomba (RRP £3.95) Free of Charge. Anti-Static Poly Sleeve included.

The Vinyl: VG+ Vinyl Retains much original glossy black sheen. There are some surface blemishes, a fine hairline scratch (inaudible) across both sides and some hairline paper sleeve scuffs. However, a brief sound test was surprisingly good, more like EX with some soft static/crackle between tracks only. Plays with excellent fidelity.

Cover/Sleeve Condition: VG+ A nice flat solid presentable copy with some soiling from shelf wear and vinyl ring impression to the rear. Spine is clean and intact. Original Card Picture inner is a little creased in places with ring impression but otherwise a clean vibrant example  - See Pics

Note: This description is conservative in our own expert opinion. However, you must study the Hi-Resolution pictures in detail before completing your assessment. Our opinion is honest but ultimately subjective! 

All our records are visually graded only unless otherwise expressly stated. More valuable discs are usually sound tested also. 

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IMPORTANT: Please read the 'Grading & valuation' section below for our Grading System before committing to buy so you can see the basis on which we arrived at our grading decision.

Ref: B116

Grading & Valuation

Our Grading Guarantee explained:

We Grade your record carefully following the Record Collector Guide using many years of experience. However, grading is ultimately subjective and despite being very strict, we may not always please everyone. Please do not leave negative feedback if you are not fully satisfied. We offer a full No Quibble Return, Swap or Refund and we are here to help.

In order to assist everyone who buys and sells rare discs, Record Collector magazine has originated a set of standards for the condition of second-hand records, cassettes and CDs. Anyone buying or selling records through the magazine must use our conditions to state what amount of wear and tear the disc, its sleeve and/or contents have been subject to. The seven standard condition categories, and a description of what each one means, are listed below:

MINT (M) : The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

FAIR (F): The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

POOR (P): The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD (B): The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

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