Queen : Hammer To Fall 12'' Single (Rare Withdrawn Sleeve)

This now rare 12" has the well known withdrawn sleeve.  If memory serves me correctly this was only sold in Woolworths in the UK until it was withdrawn due to Brian's request i.e. he thought it depicted a live recording and was therefore misleading. 

The cover itself is in excellent condition but with some shelf wear.  The edges have some minor rub marks which is a little more obvious on the bottom edge.  The bottom corners also have a little rubbing.  The front cover is very clean although there is a sticker removal mark across the U which is relatively common.  The back cover has some minor creasing and ringwear but for such a collectable and rare cover it is in excellent shape overall.

Having played every second of the record I can confirm S1 plays with perfect precision and S2 isn't far behind with great clarity and power also, just a couple of static sounds.  Visually S1 is very clean with only a few faint hairlines.  S2 definitely has more but it doesn't adversely affect the sound quality at all.  There isn't much spindle wear at all.

12 Queen 4 // A-1 -1-1-1 / B-1 -1-1 - X1

The audio on S1 is Mint-

The audio on S2 is Near Mint

The cover is Ex-

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

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Postage & Packaging

I SHIP WORLDWIDE BUT WHEN SHIPPING ITEMS TO ITALY, RUSSIA AND SOUTH AMERICA I WILL ONLY SEND THEM "TRACKED/SIGNED FOR" AND THIS COSTS AN ADDITIONAL £6.00. PLEASE WAIT FOR THE INVOICE. WHEN ITEMS EXCEED A SALE PRICE OF £50.00 AND ARE TO BE SENT INTERNATIONALLY EXTRA INSURANCE IS NECESSARY AND COSTS AN EXTRA £2.50.  PLEASE ONLY BID IF YOU AGREE WITH THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

COMBINED POSTAGE IS ALWAYS OFFERED WHEN MORE THAN ONE ITEM IS WON.

ALL VINYLS ARE PACKAGED IN STRONG CUSTOM MADE OVER-SIZED MAILERS WITH EXTRA CARDBOARD PROTECTION. THEY ARE PLACED IN SEPARATE POLY-LINED INNERS OUTSIDE THE COVER IN ORDER TO AVOID SEAM SPLITS IN THE POST. EVERYTHING IS THEN PLACED INSIDE A PVC SLEEVE TO PROVIDE EXTRA PROTECTION. I PRIDE MYSELF ON MY HIGH QUALITY PACKAGING AS MY FEEDBACK TESTIFIES AND IF ANY CUSTOMER HAS ANY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS I WILL ALWAYS ENDEAVOUR TO HELP.

UK Postage Rates (Second Class)

LPs/12" singles : £4.95 (recorded) then £0.75 per extra item 

7" singles / CDs : £1.95 then £0.35 per extra

EUROPE 

LPs/12" singles : £7.95 then £1.25 per extra 

7" singles / CDs : £4.95 then £0.95 per extra 

REST OF WORLD  

LPs/12" singles : £11.95 then £1.75 per extra

7" singles / CDs : £5.95 then £0.95 per extra

I WILL LEAVE FEEDBACK ONCE IT HAS BEEN LEFT FOR ME. THIS IS SO I KNOW THE ITEM HAS BEEN RECEIVED SAFELY AND THAT YOU ARE HAPPY WITH IT. IF YOU ARE NOT ENTIRELY HAPPY WITH YOUR PURCHASE PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE LEAVING FEEDBACK AND I WILL ALWAYS RESOLVE ANY PROBLEM, 100% GUARANTEED.  I WILL ALSO PAY THE RETURN POSTAGE COST IF I AM AT FAULT - yes this can happen as I am only human!!

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