On offer here is the even more rare black vinyl version of Made In Heaven.  It was released in the UK in 1995 and was produced in less quantity than the cream vinyl version hence its rarity value.  

I have just play tested the vinyl and the audio quality of Side One is superb.  There is absolute minimal crackle at the beginning of the record (hardly worth mentioning really!) and the remainder plays 'as new' if I'm honest.  The clarity is wonderful which just goes to show you cannot beat black vinyl for the best sound.  It retains that glossy sheen of new vinyl and under an intense bright light I cannot see a single hairline.  

Side Two again plays fantastically well with no deterioration in quality.  As per Side One there is complete silence between tracks and no background noise at all.  It plays amazingly well and there aren't enough superlatives to describe it!  No pops, jumps or crackle at all.  It is in stunning condition for 20 years old and is a true collectors' piece.  If you want to own a very rare black vinyl version off this classic LP with the audio in Mint condition then this is the one to own.  Having play tested it I wouldn't be surprised if my play testing was the first time it had been played!

  I normally start with low prices at auction but such is the quality of this vinyl I am starting at a higher cost.  

The gatefold cover is probably the best I have seen with the black vinyl.  Both the front and back cover are very clean.  There are just a couple of minor scratch type marks at the bottom of the front cover (on Freddie's leg!) but you have to look hard to see them.  There is minor shelf wear on the bottom edge but if anything I'm perhaps being too critical.  The remaining edges and spine are in exemplary condition and the opening edge is very clean.  The inside of the gatefold is 'as new' and is stunning to the eye.  Just to reiterate I honestly believe this to be the best 'black vinyl' gatefold I have sold.

The three posters are of course present and in wonderful condition.  The lyric sleeve is in perfect order and can be graded as Mint. 

I am also selling the cream vinyl version and the extremely rare Zimbabwe release of this LP.

Play tested on my Technics SL-J110R turntable system.

Released on Parlophone matrix numbers A2/B2 - Catalogue number 7243 8 36088 12 / PCSD 167 

I would grade the vinyl as Mint

Please pay within 4 days of auction end.

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In the coming weeks and months I will be putting plenty of Queen, Pink Floyd, Genesis and Marillion items on the site so please keep a look out!  Many thanks.  Please look at my other items on now!

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LPs/12" SINGLES: £3.95 THEN £0.95 PER EXTRA ITEM 

7" SINGLES: £1.85 THEN £0.45 PER EXTRA 

CDs: £1.95 THEN £0.55 PER EXTRA

EUROPE:

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REST OF WORLD  (Excluding Australia and New Zealand)

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CDs: £4.95 THEN £0.95 PER EXTRA

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