Queen A Kind of Magic ORANGE Vinyl New Zealand LP + 3x BONUS NZ Rarities

	£		134
	$		178

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The shipping cost is £40 via EMS to anywhere in the world. 

This parcel weighs approx. 1.8kg when packed. 

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1. The cheapest tracked service from NZ to the outside world is by EMS (approx. 10-20 working days with tracking &insurance). This costs £40 for this parcel = 1.8kg when packed (4 discs + 2 gatefold covers + 2 standard covers) 

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Queen

This auction is for all of the following original  New Zealand pressed LP's:

1. A Kind of Magic  'dayglo' orange translucent vinyl - one of the coolest coloured vinyl records ever ! Released in 1986 by EMI NZ - this special pressing was a result of the popularity after there only live performance in NZ in April 1985 and also the hugely popular film ' The highlander '.

Condition (visual grade):

DISC: VG  ( Some fine-light scratches and 2-3 scratches that are audible (clicks/ticks) in the quiet opening passages of Side 1 + 2)

SLEEVE: VG+ (light signs of wear & corner wear etc)

2. Live in Concert - Unique NZ only live sleeve. Released to promote their only NZ show in April 1985. It was an edited version of Live Killers. Released by Elektra records New Zealand 1985. 

Condition (visual grade):

DISC: VG+  (a few light scratches)

SLEEVE: VG to VG+ (Crease on the top left corner of the sleeve + general signs of wear/creases)

3. A Kind of Magic  Original 1986 Black vinyl pressing. Original price sticker.

Condition (visual grade):

DISC: EX  

SLEEVE: EX

4. Queen  - Mega rare NZ 1st press - pressed and distributed by EMI NZ for Elektra records. NZ only had 3 large pressing plants at the time and EMI NZ (formerly HMV NZ) were contracted to press Queen's debut LP. Technically this is a 'contract pressing' ! 

Note the NZ 1st pressing of Queen's debut LP can be identified by:

                  a) Fully laminated sleeve

                  b) 3D style "Stereo" font on the lower rear

                 c) Label states "Marketed in NZ by EMI NZ" - later copies state "Marketed by WEA NZ "

DISC: VG (a few light scratches and scuffs but nothing significant) 

SLEEVE: VG ( some 'foxing' to the laminated sleeve + general wear + felt pen touch ups to corners)

**** I use the UK Record Collector based grading system - see table at the end.

Postage:

1.      UK/ EU/USA/Canada/Japan

EMS (Expedited Mail Service): £40 for this parcel approx. 1.8kg when packed. This is a tracked courier service and takes approx. 10-20 working days (estimate only & not a guaranteed time frame due to Covid-related freight delays ).

 2.      Australia

EMS: £25  for this parcel approx. 1.8kg when packed. This is a tracked courier service and takes approx. 10-20 working days (estimate only & not a guaranteed time frame due to Covid-related freight delays ).

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RECORD COLLECTORS GRADING SYSTEM

Near Mint (NM)

In near new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover and contents are nearly perfect.

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 Plus (VG+)

Better than Very Good: Obviously been played but no significant deterioration in sound quality despite light surface marks. Very little wear and tear on cover and contents, no major defects.

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 Plus (G+)

Better than Good: Sound quality has deteriorated but with no distortion. Light scratches and occasional mild scratch. Cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges but not spine splits or discoloration.

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, discolouration, 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.