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Sold Date:
December 10, 2014
Start Date:
December 5, 2014
Final Price:
$32.99
(USD)
Bid Count:
1
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HIGHLY COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE VINYLS ~ BUY FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT!!!
FEATURING: QUEEN JAZZ - ORIGINAL 1978 - 1ST PRESSING - PRODUCED BY ACCLAIMED: ROY THOMAS BAKER ("RTB" IN MATRIX) - COMES WITH GATEFOLD COVER & "FAT BOTTOM GIRLS" POSTER
Jazz is the seventh studio album by British rock band Queen, released on 10 November 1978. Roy Thomas Baker temporarily reunited with the band and became their producer; it was three years since he co-produced their 1975 album A Night at The Opera - This album was the last he co-produced for the band.
***Roy Thomas Baker *** Is a English record producer who helped create a number of extremely popular pop and rock records from the 1970s to the present. Perhaps one of the best known productions is the enduring hit song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. He also produced artists such as Guns N' Roses, The Who, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Cars, Foreigner, Journey, Pilot, Ozzy Osbourne, Mötley Crüe, T. Rex, Devo, The Stranglers, Dusty Springfield, Starcastle, T'Pau, Yes, Cheap Trick, Gasolin' and The Darkness.
COVER & VINYL ARE 36 YEARS OLD!!!!
*** Rare *** Original "QUEEN" - 1st Pressings - Produced by "RTB" (Roy Thomas Baker) w/ Bicycle Poster Are becoming increasingly limited
Label - Elektra - 1978
Vinyl - VG+/EXC- Has beautiful shine & gloss - Shows very light visual paper scuffs/hairline and/or play/handling - No deep scratches/skips/repeats etc. - Play Graded - Sounds Amazing!! *As with any Vintage Vinyl Not Marked as MINT - you may hear faint background noise/ pops/clicks etc.
Dead Wax -6E-166A8 AR "RTB 9" Sterling/6E-166B8 AR
"RTB" 9 Sterling *I am not sure if this was originally a Promo Copy: Cover/Poster both have small "slit" on bottom of panels - which historically indicated promo/demo copies* (?)
Cover - VG+/EXC - Thick Cardboard Gatefold Cover - Colors & Writing are Bright & Clear - Light visual edge wear - bumps and discoloration/fading - No Rips/Tears/Odors or Tape
Poster - NICE!!! Colors are Bright & Clean - Back of poster is vibrant/solid pink color... There are no stains or tack marks *"Poster" has factory made "cut" near bottom of panel - which historically indicated promo/demo copies*
Insert - Original to 1978 Release - B&W Band Pics on one side
Spine - EXC- Appears Strong & intact - Catalogue information is clear & readable
PICTURES SHOWN ARE FROM THE ALBUM & COVER YOU WILL RECEIVE
If you would like any close up photos or individual information on album pls. feel comfortable to contact me ~
~ Buying "Vintage" ~ means that the vinyl has been pre-loved and pre-played ~ Rarely in perfect condition…As with any Vintage Vinyl Not Marked as MINT - you may hear faint background noise/ pops/clicks etc.
Vinyl/Jacket grading is based on the Goldmine standard: SS - Still Sealed – For the collector that requires perfection. M - Mint - a near perfect/un-played record. NM - Near Mint - in factory fresh condition, like new. EX+- close to like new with only superficial signs of use that do not affect play. EX- A used, reasonable copy. Shows slight signs of wear. VG+- There will be obvious signs of wear and the possibility a few scuffs - could include light surface noise between tracks or during quiet passages, still plays great. VG- significant wear and marks - would b noticeable - may have surface noise -still plays very well with no disruption. Good- Would only sell if the Record/Cover were Rare ~ Highly Desirable and/or Limited/Special Edition vinyl/jacket cover
*Shipping Charges INCLUDE - USPS Charges + Tracking +
Extra Bubble + Special Corner Boxes - to ensure your vinyl arrives safely =)
Shipping - Will Combine Shipping for $2.99 Each Additional Vinyl
Record
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"Music gives a
soul to the universe,
wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and life to everything."
~ Plato ~