Queen : Killers 1st Press 1990 Flashback (Luxembourg)

This is by far one of the most collectable live 'boots' and I am pleased to say it remains in superb condition.  It is visually stunning and may never have been played in my opinion.

S1 plays with stunning quality but please be aware the sonic quality on S2 is not as good.  This is well documented but there is however no interference to be heard.  This should be owned more as a collectable rather than for its audio quality.  It features tracks that were recorded 'live' in London during 1973 and 1974.  There are also a couple of spelling 'mistakes' on the tracklisting.

The cover is in beautiful condition with barely any wear and it is so obvious both the record and cover have been so carefully stored over the last 30+ years.

FLASH - 09 90  0130 - 33 A/B (all etched)

The audio on S1 is Near Mint (Mint- for the majority)

The audio on S2 is Ex+

The cover is Near Mint-

The inner is Near Mint

The labels are Mint

Visual grading

The vinyl is in fantastic condition and 'as new' is a correct description.  It looks like it has never been played such is the visual quality and it still has an immaculate jet-black glossy sheen.  There are no marks or scratches and I cannot detect any hairlines either.  Stunning!  The run out grooves are super clean and you will not be surprised to hear there labels are perfect with no spindle wear at all.

Play grading
S1 begins with a stunning version of 'See What A Fool I've Been' that plays with great clarity and power throughout.  The intro has only a couple of minor static ticks but for a 30+ year old vinyl of this 'quality' the audio is so strong and clear.  A Near Mint start for sure.
'Keep Yourself Alive' if anything plays even better!  The sonic quality is so impressive and demonstrates how good their 'live' sound was from very early on.  It is so good and replicates the studio 'sound' so well.  Mint-
The classic 'Liar' plays with incredible precision from the get go.  The percussive opening is perfect as is the rest of intro.  The first vocal is faultless and it continues in the same way with no interference at all.  A very interesting 'live' version that plays with stunning quality from start to finish.  No ticks, clicks or pops and no background static either.  This is Mint- in every way - what a version!
'Son And Daughter (Pt. I)' ends the side with genuine quality again.  The sound quality is perhaps not quite as impressive but there is no interference and Near Mint is still deserved.
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'Procession' on S2 has no interference and 'Father To Son' then plays extremely well with no 'background'.  However, do not expect outstanding sonic quality on this side.  It is well documented that it does not play with the same level of clarity and definition as S1 but it nonetheless provides an early insight into their early 'sound' and Freddie's voice in particular.  Ex+
The intro on 'Ogre Battle' is close to perfect with only a couple of light static ticks.  It then plays in a very similar way to the first track with 'bootleg' style audio but no interference.  This is Ex+ again.
'Son And Daughter (Pt. II)' ends the album with strong audio and once more there is no interference.  Again do not expect 'standard' vinyl audio quality and as such I should not grade as per Record Collector guidelines.  I will allow for some difference in sound quality but there is no actual interference across the entire side.  An Ex+ finish.
The Cover & Inner

The glossy cover is in superb condition and has been so well preserved down the years.  The edges have hardly any rubbing and the spine is incredibly clean also.  The lettering is inverted by the way - it starts at the bottom.  The corners are in fine shape and only the bottom right one has a minimal amount of wear.  The opening edge has no handling wear at all.  The front and back cover are beautifully clean with no marking.  This is a fine example and easily the best I have seen.

This comes with a generic poly-lined inner which has no side splits, tears or marking and only a couple of minor creases.

Play tested on my Pro-Ject Essential III Turntable / B&W 684 Speakers

The record has been cleaned on a Pro-Ject VC-S machine

FLASH - 09 90  0130 - 33 A/B (all etched)

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