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Queen – News Of The World
1977 · UK · EMI · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Jun 14, 2026
- MMint
- $154.22
- NMNear Mint
- $137.98
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $105.52
- VGVery Good
- $73.05
- G+Good Plus
- $40.58
- GGood
- $24.35
- FFair
- $16.23
- PPoor
- $8.12
222 copies listed on Discogs from $10.70.
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 5355YAX 5355 - 3YAX 5355 - 1YAX 5355 - 2YAX 5355 - 1 GLPYAX 5355 - 1 RPR 6YAX 5355 -1 GG 1YAX 5355-1 GRM 4YAX 5355 - 1 - I L 4YAX 5355-2YAX 5355-2 RPD 1YAX 5355-1 GD 3YAX 5355-1 RP 3YAX 5355-1 RPR 6YAX 5355 - 1 GAO 4YAX 5355 - 1 RL 2YAX 5355 - 1 MAA -1
- Runout — side B
- YAX 5356YAX 5356 - 2YAX 5356 - 4YAX 5355 - 2 RPAYAX 5355 - 2 RHT 6YAX 5356 - 2 GL 2YAX 5356-2 GAR 4YAX 5356 - 4 L G G 1YAX 5356-4YAX 5355-2 RGT 5YAX 5355-2 LA 4YAX 5355-2 TII 5YAX 5356-2 LGA 7YAX 5356 - 2 GMA 5YAX 5356 - 2 GGM 4YAX 5356 - 2 DHA -1
- Other
- EMA 784(I)(Inner die-cut sleeve)
- Record Company
- EMI Records Ltd.
- Printed By
- Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1We Will Rock You2:01
- A2We Are The Champions2:59
- A3Sheer Heart Attack3:24
- A4All Dead, All Dead3:09
- A5Spread Your Wings4:32
- A6Fight From The Inside3:03
- B1Get Down, Make Love3:51
- B2Sleeping On The Sidewalk3:07
- B3Who Needs You3:07
- B4It's Late6:27
- B5My Melancholy Blues3:29
- Producer
- Queen
- Producer [Assisted By]
- Mike Stone
- Engineer
- Mike Stone
- Written-By
- Brian May
- Written-By
- Freddie Mercury
- Written-By
- John Deacon
About this record
The UK pressing of News Of The World carries catalogue number EMA 784 and was stamped at EMI Records with matrix runouts YAX 5355 and YAX 5356 (with later pressings marked -3 and -2 in the dead wax). Demand significantly outpaces supply: 4670 collectors want this pressing against 18924 who own one, yet only 222 copies are listed for sale across the market, with the lowest asking price at 10.7 USD.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire valuation curve on this 1977 UK original. A Mint copy commands 154.22 USD, while NM drops to 137.98 USD—a narrow margin reflecting the rarity of unplayed stock.
The real collector divide emerges at VG+, priced at 105.52 USD; a step down to VG costs 73.05 USD, a shift of over 30 percent. Even Good+ copies hold 40.58 USD.
The want-to-have ratio of 4670 to 18924 underscores that this is a canonical album in heavy circulation, yet the scarcity of clean examples (222 for sale) keeps prices firm across all grades. The 1977 UK EMI pressing commands a premium over later reissues: a 1986 CD, 2008 Spanish vinyl, and 2015–2017 European reissues exist, but none replicate the original's collectibility.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the UK original by the catalogue number EMA 784 printed on the label and sleeve. The inner die-cut sleeve carries the notation EMA 784(I) and credits G & L.
Examine the dead wax for the matrix runouts YAX 5355 (side A) and YAX 5356 (side B); later pressings of this same UK edition show -3 or -2 etched after these strings. The label must read 'Made in Great Britain' and carry the copyright line '© 1977 Queen Productions Ltd'.
The back cover states '℗ 1977 Queen Productions Ltd'. This pressing has no barcode.
Do not confuse it with a counterfeit variant marked 14031557 with 'NICK W' in the runout. Grade by surface cleanliness and groove wear: Mint assumes no play and pristine sleeve; NM allows minimal signs of handling; VG+ shows light surface marks but plays cleanly; VG exhibits visible dust trails and light crackle.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
On back cover: ℗ 1977 Queen Productions Ltd
On printed inner die-cut sleeve: EMA 784(I) G & L
On labels: ℗ 1977 Queen Productions Ltd © 1977 Queen Productions Ltd Made in Great Britain.
Durations are not given on release.
Not to be confused with the very similar "14031557" that has "NICK W" etched in runout.
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 UK 1977 pressing?
EMA 784. This number appears on both the label and the inner die-cut sleeve (marked EMA 784(I)). Do not confuse it with the German pressing (1C 064-60 033) or Italian pressing (3C 064 60033), which carry different catalogue designations despite the same 1977 release year and EMI label.
How much is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 105.52 USD. This represents a significant premium over a VG copy at 73.05 USD, reflecting collector preference for cleaner pressings of this 1977 original. These figures are estimates as of the guide's last update.
What do the matrix runouts tell me about this pressing?
The dead wax should show YAX 5355 on side A and YAX 5356 on side B. Later pressings of the same UK edition carry -3 or -2 suffixes (YAX 5355-3 or YAX 5356-2). All variants were pressed at EMI Records. The runout string confirms you have the original 1977 UK EMI pressing rather than a German, Italian, or later reissue.
How many copies are currently for sale, and what is the lowest price?
222 copies are listed across the market, with the lowest asking price at 10.7 USD. This suggests significant availability at the bottom end, likely heavily played or damaged stock. The wide gap between this floor price and the VG grade value of 73.05 USD indicates that most sub-VG copies are heavily worn.
What is the difference between a Mint and a VG+ copy in price?
A Mint copy is valued at 154.22 USD, while VG+ stands at 105.52 USD. The NM grade at 137.98 USD sits between them. This steep price ladder reflects the scarcity of unplayed or near-unplayed examples of this 1977 original; most copies in circulation show play wear, making pristine stock highly sought.