QUEEN II INCREDIBLY RARE 1st Press MINT FACTORY SAMPLE UK LP ARCHIVED COPY

	£		227
	$		301

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We list in many cases, 'Archived' & 'mint' condition items, we are able to source from private collections all over the UK. So we hope you can be put at ease that what you are bidding on is of the highest quality.

We play through most of the records, unless the item is clearly mint, or sealed..in which case we don't play them, thus maintaining their 'unplayed' status!  Obviously with some of these rare items there will be the odd 'anomoly' along the way , the odd little static pop or lead in 'sizzle' for a split second.. nothing is perfect we find! all systems differ, but we aim to describe these as accurately as possible for you.... PLEASE ENJOY THIS ITEM YOU ARE NOW LOOKING AT..

QUEEN

'QUEEN II'

IMMACULATE FACTORY SAMPLE COPY

From a collection of Archived 'RADIO STATION'  REVIEW copy LPs- all in MINT- play condition.. Stunning original UK issued and we have never seen better!

INCREDIBLE COPY - EARLIEST 1974 PRESS

WITH THE RARE 'ADVANCE SLEEVE' LAMINATED ONLY ON THE OUTSIDE..

Be sure to see our others listed..they are all quite spectacular!

Released 1974

Label    EMI  EMA 767

Matrix        YAX 4735 - 4U   Stamper: 4  RP

                   YAX 4736 - 4U   Stamper: 1 GG

THE VINYL   MINT    INCREDIBLE MUSEUM  CONDITION

As you can see, this vinyl is the  1974 1st  PRESSING- COMPLETE WITH THE ULTRA RARE 'FACTORY SAMPLE' STICKER ON THE LABEL

THESE ADVANCE COPIES ARE BEYOND RARE AS YOU KNOW!

ARCHIVED FROM NEW WITH ONE  PLAY ONLY

IT REMAINS AND PLAYS IN ABSOLUTE MINT CONDITION

This pressing is a superb vinyl which has retained its amazing glossy sheen and finish. There is no dulling anywhere and overall it is in incredible condition for an LP of this age.

There is barely a hint of any whisp lines AT ALL -and thats it-  nothing else!  Clearly this LP has been archived for many many years, a few little dust specs are on the vinyl when we slid it for checking..

NO tiny spider lines around the centre hole-  NO SIGNS OF PLAY AT ALL.

IT REMAINS IN ASTONISHING CONDITION. There is some dust on the vinyl where it has stood for so long untouched!

On playing through we heard nothing in the dead grooves bar the tiniest of static in the dead grooves...it sounds like new as it could be!

OVERALL THIS IS SIMPLY A MUST FOR ANY FINAL UPGRADE COLLECTION. YOU WILL NOT SEE BETTER.

THE LABELS   MINT 

FLAT MATT LABELS  WITH THE 'FACTORY SAMPLE' STICKER ON ONE SIDE

THE SLEEVE     MINT-   RARE OUTER LAMINATE ADVANCE VERSION    

Correct  first UK issued earliest GATEFOLD sleeve  -

Printed by  -   GARROD AND LOFTHOUSE Ltd.

We are told that when this LP went out to radio the sleeves were not quite finished and therefore the earliest copies went with just the outside laminated..as e know, this sleeve 'should' be fully laminated.

these sleeves are beyond rare..and along with the vinyl inside you are looking at the finest QUEEN II there is..

THERE IS NO WEAR TO THE SLEEVE, AT ALL

Just the lightest of dulling on the back ring

THERE IS JUST THE TINIEST OF DISCOLOUR TO THE  WHITE INSIDE OF THE GATEFOLD ALONG THE RIGHT SIDE WHERE THERE IS NO LAMINATE! The sleeve has a look about it of 'unfinished'..i think you will agree if you are lucky enough to win this.

THIS WHOLE SET HAS REMAINED STORED AWAY IN LIBRARY CONDITIONS TIL NOW!

Yes...quite incredible. One of the best Queen auctions we have ever done..good luck ;0)

THE INNER SLEEVE   MINT-

1st edition textured lyric inner with corner cut & thumb groove - no splits, or scissoring, no discolouration- jus a couple of tiny incidental creases.nothing to worry over..its a beauty!

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE..!!  THIS IS A VERY SPECIAL AUCTION..BE SURE TO SEE OUR OTHER SPECIAL AUCTIONS THIS WEEK TOO....

POSTAGE DISCOUNTS:

Don't forget we offer big postage discounts on multi wins..the more LPs you win, the cheaper the postage works out for you worldwide- Up to 2 kilos or 5 LPs, after which we will send your wins in more than one parcel..ALL very well protected in mailers, stiffeners, plenty of tape & protection, then 'signed delivered' to your door-  and to date we have nad NO damaged items!  ;0)

We hope you enjoy looking at this item, and good luck if you decide to bid for it...We can safely say you will not be dissapointed- If you need to know anyting else, please feel free to contact us with any questions.

All our items are sent 'signed delivery' tracked to your door, (we have never had an item go missing anywhere in the world!) for peace of mind for both you and us! All items are sent in strong protective mailer boxes and stiffeners. With over 28 years in mail order and the music industry 'worldwide' we pride ourselves on the fact you can bid safely on all our items, and knowing you are being dealt with by professionals.

ENJOY! ;0)