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Queen – A Day At The Races
1976 · UK · EMI · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Feb 24, 2026
- MMint
- $385.58
- NMNear Mint
- $344.99
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $263.81
- VGVery Good
- $182.64
- G+Good Plus
- $101.47
- GGood
- $60.88
- FFair
- $40.59
- PPoor
- $20.29
233 copies listed on Discogs from $6.97.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- YAX 5245YAX 5245 - 1U STERLINGYAX 5245 - 4U STERLINGYAX 5245 - 5U STERLINGYAX 5245 - 3U STERLINGYAX 5245 - 4U ROW STERLING 3YAX 5245 - 4U AGT STERLINGYAX 5245 - 4U RLL STERLING 1YAX 5245 - 1U OM STERLING 3YAX 5245 - 4U RMT STERLING 4YAX 5245 - 3U GRP STERLING 1YAX 5245 - 1U RT STERLING 3YAX 5245 - 5U MDO STERLING 1YAX 5245 - 1U 11H STERLING 4YAX 5245 - 4U RAO STERLINGYAX 5245 - 1U PL STERLING 4YAX 5245 - 4U ADG STERLING
- Runout — side B
- YAX 5246YAX 5246 - 1U STERLINGYAX 5246 - 3U STERLINGYAX 5246 - 4U STERLINGYAX 5246 - 5U STERLINGYAX 5246 - 3U ADR STERLING 3YAX 5246 - 4U AGP STERLINGYAX 5246 - 3U RLT STERLING 1YAX 5245 - 1U STERLING AMG 3YAX 5246 - 3U ROC STERLING 1YAX 5246 - 1U STERLING GOT 2YAX 5246 - 1U STERLING MT 4YAX 5246 - 5U MAL STERLING 1YAX 5246 - 1U STERLING GWR 2YAX 5246 - 4U RAO STERLINGYAX 5246 - 1U GAO STERLING 2YAX 5246 - 4U AOP STERLING
- Other
- 7612 G & L(Printer's code, back cover)
- Other
- ☆(Back cover)
- Other
- EMTC 104 (1)(Inner sleeve)
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse
- Record Company
- EMI Records Ltd.
Specifications
- Artist
- Queen
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Art Rock, Glam, Arena Rock, Prog Rock
- Year
- 1976
- Label
- EMI
- Catalog number
- EMTC 104
- Country
- UK
Tracklist
- A1Tie Your Mother Down
- A2You Take My Breath Away
- A3Long Away
- A4The Millionaire Waltz
- A5You And I
- B1Somebody To Love
- B2White Man
- B3Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy
- B4Drowse
- B5Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)
- Producer [Produced By]
- Queen
- Vocals [Vocal], Piano, Chorus Master [Choir Meister], Performer [Tantrums]
- Freddie Mercury
- Engineer [Engineered By]
- Mike Stone
- Composed By, Arranged By, Performer [Performed By]
- Queen
About this record
The runout matrix YAX 5245 - 1U STERLING and YAX 5246 - 1U STERLING stamped in the dead wax identify this as an EMI Records pressing from 1976, the original UK release on catalogue EMTC 104. The 10-track album carries no barcode, a hallmark of first pressings before the format became standard.
Demand remains strong: 3771 collectors want this edition against 17220 who own one, yet only 233 copies are listed for sale across the market.
What drives its value
The 1976 UK EMI pressing commands a steep condition-dependent spread. A Mint copy reaches 385.58 USD, while a VG+ drops to 263.81 USD and a VG settles at 182.64 USD—the gap reflects how original pressings reward careful storage.
The lowest asking price sits at 6.97 USD, but that outlier masks the true market: 233 active listings cluster in the VG to NM range. This original UK pressing outpaces the 2008 Hollywood Records reissue (D000262101) and the 2015 Virgin EMI remaster (00602547202703) in collector priority.
The 1173 community ratings average 4.29, anchoring confidence in the pressing's sonic and historical weight. Supply-to-want ratio (233 for sale against 3771 wanting) underscores scarcity relative to demand.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the 1976 UK original by the EMI catalogue number EMTC 104 on the front cover and the secondary catalogue 0C 066-98 485 on the label. The dead wax must read either YAX 5245 - 1U STERLING (Side A) or YAX 5246 - 1U STERLING (Side B), both pressed at EMI Records.
The absence of a barcode is diagnostic of this first pressing. The gatefold interior states 'Made and printed in Great Britain' and credits 'Recorded in England July to November 1976' with the note 'No Synths!' The thick card inner sleeve is die-cut on one side with radial cut corners.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches and the label for ring wear; original pressings show characteristic wear patterns from 1976 storage. Play-test both sides to confirm the STERLING pressing plant's typical warm, full midrange signature.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Release notes
[Gatefold inside:] Made and printed in Great Britain.
Recorded in England July to November 1976 No Synths! Special thanks to Lyrics © 1976 EMI Music Publishing Ltd/Queen Music Ltd
[Back cover:] Available on tape ℗ 1976 Queen Productions Ltd.
[Side A label:] Made in Gt Britain
Thick card inner sleeve, die cut on one side with radial cut corners.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is the catalogue number for the 1976 UK pressing?
The primary catalogue number is EMTC 104, printed on the front cover and spine. The secondary catalogue 0C 066-98 485 appears on the label itself. Both identify the original EMI UK release.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 263.81 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM (344.99 USD) and VG (182.64 USD), reflecting the steep premium for copies with minimal surface wear.
What pressing plant made this record?
EMI Records pressed this album. The matrix runout YAX 5245 - 1U STERLING and YAX 5246 - 1U STERLING confirm the STERLING pressing plant facility, identifiable by the 'STERLING' suffix in the dead wax.
Is there a barcode on the original 1976 pressing?
No. The original 1976 UK EMI pressing has no barcode. This absence is diagnostic of the first pressing; later reissues like the 2015 Virgin EMI edition (00602547202703) added barcodes as standard practice.
How does this original compare to the 2008 and 2015 reissues in value?
The 1976 original on EMI (EMTC 104) commands significantly higher prices than the 2008 Hollywood Records reissue (D000262101) or the 2015 Virgin EMI remaster (00602547202703). The original's Mint value of 385.58 USD reflects its status as the first pressing; reissues trade at a fraction of that price. The 3771 collectors actively seeking this specific 1976 edition versus the 17220 who own one underscores its collectibility.