“ RARE” Queen II Vinyl LP 1974 UK 1st Press EMA 767 -Matrix Side-Swap Error
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Description
This rare 12" LP album of Queen 2, released in 1974 on the EMI record label, features the iconic rock band's music in its original form. The gatefold cover and near mint vinyl record, graded as very good plus, showcase the band's debut album in excellent condition. This first pressing from the 1970s, with a stereo format and black colour, is a must-have for any Queen fan or collector of vintage vinyl records. Made in the United Kingdom, this LP is a timeless piece of music history that captures the essence of Queen's early sound.
The original 1974 UK vinyl release of Queen's Queen II (EMI EMC 3021) often features a matrix number error, where the initial matrix numbers in the run-out groove were crossed out and corrected, according to collectors. Specifically, the original YAX 4735/4736 matrices were often hand-etched with corrections by the manufacturer.
Key details of this pressing error and early issues include:
Matrix Error: Side one (Side White) may show "YAX 4735" crossed out with a corrected number, and side two (Side Black) "YAX 4736" similarly corrected.
Labels: The earliest labels explicitly read "Side White" and "Side Black" rather than A or B.
Cover: The first, fully laminated Garrod & Lofthouse gatefold sleeve, often has a slightly lighter image than later pressings, notes.
"Transitional" Records: Some copies feature the first press vinyl with matrix corrections but have slightly later label variations, known as a "transitional" release.
Authenticity: The matrix error is often considered a sign of the very first batch production.
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