Sold Date: March 24, 2023
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Queen A Night At the Opera Vinyl LP - Elektra 7E-1053 - First Pressing (1975) with Bohemian Rhapsody and You're My Best Friend
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides, and plays well throughout. Original gatefold cover is fully intact with mild wear and a name written on front. Includes lyrics inside gatefold.
A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by Queen, released in November 1975 by Elektra Records in the United States. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release.
Named after the Marx Brothers' film of the same name, A Night at the Opera was recorded at various studios across a four-month period in 1975. They employed a complex production that extensively used multitrack recording, and the songs incorporated a wide range of styles, such as ballads, music hall, dixieland, hard rock and progressive rock influences. Aside from their usual equipment, Queen also utilised a diverse range of instruments such as a double bass, harp, ukulele and more.
Upon release, A Night at the Opera topped the UK Albums Chart for four non-consecutive weeks. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and became the band's first platinum-certified album in the US. It also produced the band's most successful single in the UK, "Bohemian Rhapsody", which became their first UK number one. 
Contemporary reviews for A Night at the Opera were mixed, with praise for its production and the diverse musical themes, and recognition as the album that established Queen as worldwide superstars. At the 19th Grammy Awards, its first single "Bohemian Rhapsody" received Grammy Award nominations. It has been hailed as Queen's best album, and one of the greatest albums of all time. In 2020, Rolling Stone ranked it at number 128 on its list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. In 2018, it was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.
Tracklist
Side one 1."Death on Two Legs (Dedicated to...)"Freddie Mercury 3:43 2."Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon"Mercury 1:08 3."I'm in Love with My Car"Roger TaylorRoger Taylor3:05 4."You're My Best Friend"John Deacon 2:50 5."'39"Brian MayBrian May3:30 6."Sweet Lady"May 4:01 7."Seaside Rendezvous"Mercury 2:13
Side two 1."The Prophet's Song"May 8:21 2."Love of My Life"Mercury 3:38 3."Good Company"MayMay3:26 4."Bohemian Rhapsody"Mercury 5:55 5."God Save the Queen" (instrumental)Traditional; arranged by May 1:11
Queen Freddie Mercury – vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, organ, synthesizer, drum machine, synth bass Brian May – acoustic and electric guitars, backing vocals, piano, synthesizer,  Roger Taylor – acoustic and electronic drums, percussion, backing and operatic vocals,  John Deacon – bass guitar, electric guitar, acoustic and electric pianos, synthesizer 
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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