Queen – A Night at the Opera 1975, UK Press, YAX 5063-2 / 5064-3, BLAIR’S, ARP, Garrod & Lofthouse Inner)

Description

The album that crowned Queen — A Night at the Opera (1975). Big vocals, bigger egos, and enough studio magic to change rock forever. “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “Love of My Life” — every groove’s a masterpiece.

This copy is an original UK EMI pressing, cut hot at EMI with YAX 5063-2 / YAX 5064-3 matrices and BLAIR’S etched into the runouts. The QC squares confirm an early factory run — crisp, punchy, and everything you’d expect from a genuine ’75–’76 cut.

Includes the Garrod & Lofthouse printed embossed gatefold sleeve (EMTC 103 (i)) featuring the iconic crest and original lyric inner.

Condition:
💿 Vinyl: VG+ — play-tested, excellent playback with light surface marks only.
💌 Sleeve: VG — some edge wear and minor corner softening, still bold and vibrant.
🧾 Inner Sleeve: Original lyric inner, clean with light age toning.

Pressing details:
– UK release on EMI Records (EMTC 103 (i))
– Matrix / Runout: YAX 5063-2 / YAX 5064-3
– Etchings: BLAIR’S
– Embossed gatefold by Garrod & Lofthouse
– Lyric inner sleeve included

🎥 Playback on the Nostbox YouTube channel – Queen Bohemian Rhapsody – Vinyl YAX 5063-2 / 5064-3

Drop the needle. Let the opera begin.