Queen – Greatest Hits

 (1981 Elektra 5E-564)

Overview

This listing features a first pressing of Queen's "Greatest Hits," released in 1981 by Elektra (catalog number 5E-564). The vinyl itself is graded VG+ and presents a noticeable shine, with some light hairlines and sleeve marks. The labels are clean with no writing. The cover is graded VG due to surface wear, edge wear, and ring wear, but remains free from any writing. The inner sleeve is in VG+ condition.

 

We offer high-quality vinyl albums carefully selected from our inventory and identified as NM (Near Mint) or EX (Excellent), meeting the standards valued by collectors and audiophiles. Each record is cleaned using ultrasonic technology and packaged with premium archival materials to ensure optimal preservation. These records represent premium items in our collection and are priced accordingly for their quality.

Please take time to read our grading information.

Vinyl

Mint (M) Sealed)

Near Mint  (NM) Looks new

Excellent (EX) The record shows some signs of having been played.

Very Good Plus (VG+) This record has clearly been played before, but has only a moderate reduction in sound quality, despite a possible slight loss of shine and some surface and/or discoloration (spotting) from storage.

Very Good (VG)   The record has obviously been played many times, surface noise may be present during quiet passages and between songs. 

G+ (VG-) The record will have lots of brush and paper sleeve marks.  Lots of surface noise and audible scratches.        Will not have skips or sticks

Good (G)  The record will have lots of brush, paper sleeve marks and other signs of poor handling.  Will probably have deep scratches.  May have skips or sticks.  This will be noted in the description. 

Cover

Mint (M) The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.

Near Mint (NM) Looks new.

VG+ The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Very Good (VG) Heavy  wear and tear on the cover or extra items.  Will have ring wear and edge wear.  May have split and or taped seams.

Good (G+) The cover and contents suffer from issues like folding and/or creasing.  May have spine splits and split seams.

Poor.  The cover will be badly damaged or partly missing.

 

Abbreviations Used

•             OIS – original sleeve

•             DNAP – does not affect play

Inner sleeves and/or inlays will be shown in the pics if they are included. Each record is carefully graded according to the above description. Records are shipped in industry standard record mailers.

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