{"product_id":"queen-ii-original-vinyl","title":"Queen - II Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Queen\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Queen II\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: EMI Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: EMA 767\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1974\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1974 UK Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eQueen II is the second studio album by Queen and is widely regarded as one of the band's most ambitious and imaginative releases. Originally released in 1974, the album expanded upon the hard rock foundations of their debut while introducing the elaborate vocal harmonies, layered guitar arrangements and fantasy themes that would become hallmarks of the Queen sound. The album includes the band's first hit single, \"Seven Seas Of Rhye\", alongside fan favourites such as \"Ogre Battle\", \"White Queen (As It Began)\" and \"The March Of The Black Queen\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK EMI Records pressing issued under catalogue number EMA 767. The album is notable for its unique \"White Side\" and \"Black Side\" concept, replacing the traditional Side A and Side B designations. Featuring the iconic Mick Rock cover photograph later recreated for the \"Bohemian Rhapsody\" video, Queen II is considered a pivotal release in the band's evolution and remains one of the most highly regarded albums in the Queen catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhite Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProcession\u003cbr\u003e\nFather To Son\u003cbr\u003e\nWhite Queen (As It Began)\u003cbr\u003e\nSome Day One Day\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Loser In The End\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Side\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOgre Battle\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke\u003cbr\u003e\nNevermore\u003cbr\u003e\nThe March Of The Black Queen\u003cbr\u003e\nFunny How Love Is\u003cbr\u003e\nSeven Seas Of Rhye\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide White: EMA 767 A\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Black: EMA 767 B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK EMI Records pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures \"Seven Seas Of Rhye\"\u003cbr\u003e\nIconic Mick Rock sleeve photography\u003cbr\u003e\n\"White Side\" and \"Black Side\" format\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic progressive and hard rock release\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of Queen's most acclaimed early albums\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57300815020405,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/5CBA55F3-A63E-45A3-9712-3F601B57D4CA.jpg?v=1781699318","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/queen-ii-original-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}