The White Label Auction returns featuring rare Queen Bohemian Rhapsody 7” single

The White Label Auction in Aid of The BRIT Trust – the world’s only known auction of “white label” test pressings, returns for its sixth edition on Tuesday 7th October 2025.

The auction of rare and collectable test pressings has to date generated well over £160,000 for music industry charity. The BRIT Trust supports hundreds of causes across the UK that promote education and wellbeing, including The BRIT School, Nordoff and Robbins, ELAM, Music Support, and Key4Life.

The White Label Auction is being organised by its founder, Johnny Chandler, supported by Gennaro Castaldo of record labels association the BPI, and Julian Stockton of JMSPR. It will again be hosted by Omega Auctions, based in Newton-Le-Willows. Some of the contributors this year include Universal Music UK, Sony Music UK, and many other labels/companies including AWAL, BMG, Cherry Red Records, and Warner Music UK.

Organisers have revealed that one of the star lots will be a rare white label 7” test pressing of Queen’s single Bohemian Rhapsody. It featured on the band’s fourth studio album, A Night At The Opera, released on EMI Records on 31st October 1975 – so the auction coincides with its 50th anniversary. Produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, the item has been donated by David Munns OBE, who in 1975 was in charge of marketing at EMI and was involved with the Queen campaign.

“With just a handful produced ahead of a release so artists, managers and labels can check the audio is just as it should be, these white label test pressings can be highly collectible,” White Label Auction founder and organiser, Johnny Chandler, said, “and, as the past five editions of the auction have shown, there is demand for them from collectors around the world. As ever, I’m excited for this next auction, not least as we have an incredibly rare gem in the Bohemian Rhapsody 7” single to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its release. Once again huge thanks in advance to everyone who makes the White Label Auction possible, as we continue to support the important work of The BRIT Trust.”

Dan Muscatelli-Hampson, Omega Auctions auction manager, added, “The love of vinyl extends from casual fans to the most ardent collectors, and we are now also seeing a new generation of admirers coming through, helping the market for collectible recordings and music memorabilia to stay buoyant. This auction is the only one of its kind in the world, which Omega Auctions is proud to host. It has clearly struck a chord with artists and fans alike, and we invite collectors from around the world to again join us to bid for these rare items.”