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Queen – A Night At The Opera
1975 · US · Elektra · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 12, 2026
- MMint
- $218.50
- NMNear Mint
- $195.50
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $149.50
- VGVery Good
- $103.50
- G+Good Plus
- $57.50
- GGood
- $34.50
- FFair
- $23
- PPoor
- $11.50
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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- $125ref VA-GE754Media VG+ · Very Good Plus🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 7E-1053-A (CSM)7E-1053 A-4 CSM ESRTD 11 19 757E 1053 A-2CSM ESR TD 11 19 75 1 S7E-1053 A-2 CSM ESRTD 11 19 757E-1053 A-3 RECSM ESR 11-24-757E1053 A-1CSM RE ESPTD 11-R1 757E1053A-2CSM ESRTD 11 19 757E1053 A-2 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 S27E 1053 A-4 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 B14 1S7E 1053 A-4 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 B8 1s7E 1053 A-3 Re CSM ESR 11-24-75 A3 1S
- Runout — side B
- 7E-1053-B (CSM)7E-1053 B-4 CSM ESRTD 11 19 757E 1053 B-5CSM SX T CTH ESR TD 3-25-76 1 S7E-1053 B-1 RECSM ESRTD 11-24-757E1053 B-4 CSM ESRTD 1119757E1053B-2 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 J87E1053 B-2 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 J87E 1053 B-2 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 J2 1S7E 1053 B-2 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 A2 1S7E 1053 B-1 CSM ESR TD 11 19 75 A2 1S
- Pressing Plant ID
- CSM(Printed on labels and etched in runouts)
- Manufactured By
- Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records
- Recorded At
- Sarm East Studios
- Recorded At
- Roundhouse Studios
- Recorded At
- Olympic Studios
- Recorded At
- Rockfield Studios
- Recorded At
- Scorpio Studios
- Recorded At
- Lansdowne Studios
- Mixed At
- Sarm East Studios
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Lacquer Cut At
- Elektra Sound Recorders
Specifications
- Artist
- Queen
- Genre
- Rock
- Style
- Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Prog Rock, Arena Rock, Glam
- Year
- 1975
- Label
- Elektra
- Catalog number
- 7E-1053
- Country
- US
Tracklist
- A1Death On Two Legs (Dedicated To....)3:43
- A2Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon1:08
- A3I'm In Love With My Car3:05
- A4You're My Best Friend2:50
- A5'393:25
- A6Sweet Lady4:01
- A7Seaside Rendezvous2:13
- B1The Prophet's Song8:17
- B2Love Of My Life3:38
- B3Good Company3:26
- B4Bohemian Rhapsody5:55
- B5God Save The Queen1:11
- Producer
- Queen
- Producer
- Roy Thomas Baker
- Engineer [Executive]
- Mike Stone
- Engineer [Invaluable Additional Engineering]
- Gary Lyons
- Composed By, Arranged By, Performer [Performed By]
- Queen
- Written-By
- Brian May
About this record
The CSM stamp in the dead wax marks this US pressing as a Columbia Records Santa Maria plant issue, distinct from Elektra's own facilities and the simultaneous EMI releases in the UK and Netherlands. Demand significantly outpaces supply: 2089 collectors want this pressing against 11617 who own one, yet only 55 copies are listed for sale across the market, signaling scarcity at the retail level despite its 1975 first-release status.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this Elektra 7E-1053 pressing. A Mint copy commands 218.50 USD, while the same record in NM condition drops to 195.50 USD; the VG+ tier falls to 149.50 USD, and a VG copy reaches 103.50 USD.
The want-to-have ratio of 2089 to 11617 reflects strong collector interest relative to ownership, but the 55 copies currently for sale suggest tight availability at any grade. The US Elektra pressing competes with simultaneous 1975 releases from EMI (UK and Netherlands) and Elektra's own Australian and Japanese editions, all from the same year.
The Santa Maria plant pressing carries no inherent premium over other 1975 originals, but its scarcity in the secondary market—lowest listing at 2.98 USD notwithstanding—indicates that clean, playable copies rarely surface.
How to appraise this pressing
Verify this pressing by the catalogue number 7E-1053 on the spine and label. The dead-wax matrix runout will read either 7E-1053-A (CSM) or 7E-1053-B (CSM) on each side, with some pressings stamped 7E-1053 A-4 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75 or 7E-1053 B-4 CSM ESRTD 11 19 75—all denote the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Santa Maria.
The label features the 'butterfly' design Elektra logo. The gatefold sleeve is embossed and carries no barcode on the rear.
Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light for hairline scratches, play wear, and groove cleanliness; the runout areas and lead-in groove are reliable indicators of handling. Check that both sides play without skips or distortion, and confirm the sleeve integrity and centering of the labels.
The absence of a barcode distinguishes this from later reissues.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Release notes
Embossed gatefold sleeve without a barcode on rear, and 'butterfly' design Elektra labels. This edition was pressed at the Columbia, Santa Maria plant, denoted by CSM on label and matrix IDs.
Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios
No Synthesisers!
℗ 1975 by Queen and Elektra Records (label) ℗&© 1975 Queen and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records (sleeve)
All Songs Published by B. Feldman T / As. Trident Music Lyrics © 1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music.
A3 dedicated to Johnathan Harris, boy racer to the end
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How much is a VG+ copy of this pressing worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 149.50 USD. This estimate reflects the market as recorded in the guide and assumes the record plays cleanly with light surface noise audible only under close listening.
What is the difference between the US Elektra and UK EMI pressings from 1975?
The US Elektra 7E-1053 was pressed at Columbia Records in Santa Maria (marked CSM in the runout), while the UK EMI EMTC 103 and Netherlands EMI 5C 062-97176 were pressed by EMI's own facilities. The US pressing features the butterfly-design Elektra label and an embossed gatefold without barcode; the UK and Netherlands editions carry different label designs and packaging. All three are 1975 first pressings of the same master.
Why is a Mint copy priced at 218.50 USD when the lowest listing is 2.98 USD?
The 2.98 USD figure is the lowest asking price currently on the market and likely represents a heavily damaged or unplayable copy. The price guide value of 218.50 USD for Mint condition reflects what a pristine, unplayed or near-unplayed copy typically commands. The 55 copies for sale span all conditions; the vast majority are well below Mint grade.
Does this pressing have any special features or dedications?
Yes. Track A3 is dedicated to Johnathan Harris, described as 'boy racer to the end.' Additionally, the sleeve credits state 'No Synthesisers!'—a notable statement for a 1975 progressive rock album. The record was recorded across six studios (Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, and Lansdowne) and mixed at Sarm Studios.
Is the CSM pressing plant mark a sign of a rare or valuable variant?
The CSM stamp indicates the Columbia Records Santa Maria plant, which was one of several facilities Elektra used for 1975 pressings. It is not inherently rarer or more valuable than other US 1975 originals, but it does confirm authenticity and origin. Collectors verify pressings by this mark to distinguish them from later reissues or non-US editions.