Queen A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Audiophile DCC #0462 180G LP Like New - MINT

$

198

Up for auction is the DCC audiophile label 180 gram LP release of Queen's classic A NIGHT AT THE OPERA album, mastered by Steve Hoffman and Kevin Gray.  This is a low numbered copy - #0462. If you're looking at this listing, you likely know it's reputation for sound quality.  It's a very fine record that - as great as it is -  I'm selling because I don't need a $200+ copy of an album I've rarely been inclined to play, and could use the money elsewhere.  If you're a hardcore fan though, I'm sure it will hold a place of honor in your collection.
I purchased this new and sealed.  If I've played it more than half a dozen times, it's absolutely not by much, and hasn't been played even a dozen times for certain.  Like all my records, it has always been treated with care and respect.  I've only ever played it on my Rega.  Except for a small dent in the cover at one corner - which is how it was upon purchase - this is at least mint 9/10 condition throughout.  As this album was issued at the end of the line for DCC, this (and I believe some other late releases) originally came with a paper/poly inner sleeve, and not rice paper.  This is as it was originally.  See grading standards below (grades 9-10 used with good reason).
Shipping is via your choice of USPS Media Mail or Priority Mail.
This is a 3 day listing.  Please see my other items for sale or auction.  Message with any questions, including shipping quotes, etc.  I sell worldwide.
Thank you for your interest.  Good luck.
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Covers Gem Mint 10 – Cover is virtually perfect, without defect.
Mint 9 – Cover has no visible wear.  Colors are full and bright.  There will be no serious defects.
Near Mint 8 – Cover seems new at first glance, but has some barely noticeable wear.  Colors are full, but may be subdued.  White areas may have some very slight aging.
Excellent 7 – Cover has some very minor wear, but no serious defects.  Some minor friction or light flaking may exist.  Corners are relatively sharp, with maybe some minor wear.  May have some age mellowing of the white and colored areas.
Very Good-Excellent 6 – Some moderate wear will be noticeable on artwork, but there will be no serious problems.  Corners will not have significant wear.

Records Gem Mint 10 – Vinyl has no imperfections.
Mint 9 – Vinyl has no meaningful imperfections.  Vinyl luster is full.
Near Mint 8 – Vinyl has a few minor imperfections and should play without noticeable surface noise.  Vinyl luster is nearly full.
Excellent 7 – Vinyl has a few noticeable imperfections.  Vinyl still displays some 
luster.  Record may play with some slight surface noise, but nothing very distracting.
Very Good 6 – Vinyl has more noticeable, but not major, imperfections.  May display some original luster.  Record may play with some more surface noise than a grade 7, but will not overwhelm the sound.