QUEEN-SHEER HEART ATTACK-1974-FIRST PRESS UK-EMI-EMC3061. Of the matrix A-4U/B-1U. Stamper 1HO/1OO (Dream!) Mega rare British copy of the original with a unique b-1U second-side matrix. Cover of the first thousand copies of the print ( without TRIDENT LOGO and CREST LOGO). Research leads to the idea that most likely on this combination of matrices was launched the first edition of 300 pieces and only then moved to the combinations 3/3, 3/4, 4/4. About the album: The first fame, as well as commercial success, came to the group with this record, and the song "Killer Queen" became their first big hit, reaching number two in England. The album itself also reached number two in the UK and number 12 on the 1975 Billboard charts.
Vinyl record in top condition-NMINT/ARCHIVE cover laminated in top condition-NMINT/ARCHIVE. Labels in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE
Lot sold: 42000 ₽
ROLLING STONES-FLOWERS-1967-FIRST PRESS(STEREO) UK-DECCA- matrix number SKL4888 ZAL7752-1W/ZAL7753-1W 1U/1U stamper (very early!!!!) Flowers is the second compilation album by The Rolling Stones, released in June 1967. It includes compositions recorded in 1965, including three unreleased songs released as singles and not included in the American versions of the albums Aftermath and Between the Buttons. The album reached the third place in the US charts and received a gold certificate. ...more
Lot sold: 41000 ₽
Estimate: 50000—60000 ₽
SADE-DIAMOND LIFE1984-FIRST UK PRESS-EPIC - 26044. Rare British original. Diamond Life is the debut Studio album by English group Sade .The album spawned four singles, including the singles "Your Love Is King" and " Smooth Operator ". Diamond Life was met with recognition from music critics and subsequently won a Brit Award for best British album in 1985. From a commercial point of view, the album was a success, receiving high praise in the UK and the USA , and then was certified multi-platinum in both regions. Diamond Life sold over six million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling debut recordings of the era, and became the best selling debut British singer, which lasted twenty-four years. ...more
Lot sold: 4400 ₽
Estimate: 4000—5000 ₽
DOORS-MORRISON HOTEL-1970-THE FIRST PRESS USA-ELEKTRA-EKS75007. Matrices A-2CTH/B-1CTH Terre Haute Pressing A rare American original of the cult album.. Morrison Hotel is the fifth studio album by American rock band The Doors. On the front side of the album cover is a photo of the band through the glass in the lobby of the Morrison Hotel, which really existed in Los Angeles at 1246 South Hope Street, on the back-a photo of a diner called "Hard Rock Cafe" The album reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and performed better abroad than the previous album (it was the highest charting studio album of the band in the UK, where it peaked at No. 12). ...more
Lot sold: 20000 ₽
Estimate: 20000—25000 ₽
SONNY ROLLINS-REEL LIFE-1982-THE FIRST USA PRESS-MILESTONE-M9108. A rare American original by an iconic saxophonist. Reel Life is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released on the Milestone label in 1982. It includes performances by Rollins with Bobby Broome, Yoshiaki Masuo, Bob Crenshaw and Jack DeJohnette. In the Allmusic review by Michael J. Nastosa says: "As Rollins' career gained momentum, his love of hard bop, Caribbean music, and funk styles continued to attract loyal fans and urban audiences. Rollins, who has an incomparably melodious tenor saxophone, continued in the same spirit." ...more
Lot sold: 5100 ₽
Estimate: 5000—6000 ₽
MATIA BAZAR-TANGO-1983-THE FIRST PRESS OF ITALY-CDG-ARLP12402. A rare Italian original by a cult rock-pop band. Tango is the seventh studio album by the band Matia Bazar, released in 1983 by Ariston (catalog AR LP 12402). The album was produced by Roberto Colombo. In 1983, Italy was ranked 72nd in the 100 most Beautiful Italian albums in the history of Rolling Stone. The album, presented by the band at the Sanremo Festival in 1983, takes the fourth place and receives the critics' award[. It was composed by Carlo Marrale with text by Aldo Stellita, who forced him to sign Giancarlo Golzi for SIAE rights. ...more
Lot sold: 8500 ₽
Estimate: 8000—9000 ₽
