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Glam Slam Guide
The operatic, over-the-top, caped crusaders who turned rock into theatre and made every stadium their playground. They didn’t just play glam – they hijacked it, cranked the volume to eleven, layered harmonies like cathedrals, and gave the world a singer who strutted in harlequin leotards and a crown. The Glam Slam Essentials Queen (1973) – Album Release (1973)The debut – “Keep Yourself Alive”, “Liar” – raw, heavy, and already ridiculous. Queen II (1974) – Album Release (1974)

Queen
Oct 25, 20253 min read


A Night At The Opera 50
A Timeless Masterpiece Reborn in Crystal Clear Glory! Queen: A Night At The Opera Album Worldwide Reissue (2025) Released worldwide as a half-speed mastered 180gm crystal clear vinyl LP on October 17, 2025, Queen’s A Night At The Opera (catalogue: 00602475946410) remains their magnum opus — the 1975 classic now restored with Bob Ludwig mastering and Miles Showell’s Abbey Road half-speed lacquer cut. Pressed by Optimal Media, with gold labels, embossed/debossed gold foil gat

Queen
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Queen: "Bohemian Rhapsody" Single (2021)
Queen’s "Bohemian Rhapsody" backed with "I’m In Love With My Car" , was released as a special collector’s 7-inch vinyl single in the...

Queen
Oct 26, 20211 min read


Queen: Jazz Album (2019)
Queen's Funky Jazz Redux Queen’s Jazz Special Edition LP, was released in the UK on October 10, 2019, on Virgin EMI Records (catalogue: 00602577943775, barcode: 602577943775). This 13-track special pink vinyl reissue of their 1978 album Jazz, showcased Queen’s eclectic blend of glam rock, funk, and theatrical pop. Issued in a gatefold sleeve with remastered audio and original artwork, it’s a collector’s delight for Queen fans. Overview Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Limited Editi

Queen
Oct 9, 20192 min read


Queen Rock Montreal Album: 2007
A 1981 Montreal Forum Live Resurrection Released worldwide as a 3×LP limited edition box set on October 29, 2007 (catalogue varies by territory), Queen’s Queen Rock Montreal — recorded November 24–25, 1981 at the Montreal Forum — was their first full official live album from the classic line-up’s final years. Produced/mixed by Justin Shirley-Smith, Kris Fredriksson & Josh Macrae, this 27-track set (plus Live Aid bonus) was reissued in 2024 with IMAX theatrical run and 4K UHD/

Queen
Oct 29, 20072 min read


Return Of The Champions
Album (2005) A Triumphant Tour Legacy Released as a limited 3×LP box set in the UK on October 24, 2005, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: 00946 3 36979 1 1), Queen + Paul Rodgers’ Return Of The Champions captured the band’s 2005 European tour — live from Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield. Produced and engineered by Justin Shirley-Smith, this 27-track set blended Queen classics with Rodgers’ soulful edge. Peaked at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart for 4 weeks. Issued in a deluxe box with

Queen
Oct 23, 20052 min read


Queen: Greatest Hits III Album (1999)
The Show Must Go On – Forever Queen’s Greatest Hits III , was released in the UK on November 8, 1999, on Parlophone Records. This 17-track compilation featured collaborations, solo tracks, and later Queen hits, including “The Show Must Go On” with Elton John and “Under Pressure (Rah Mix)” with David Bowie. Peaking at No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart for 23 weeks across four runs, it was issued in standard, limited numbered, and misprint vinyl editions, plus CD and Minidisc. A cel

Queen
Nov 8, 19994 min read


Queen: Made In Heaven Album (1995)
A Freddie Farewell Masterpiece Queen’s Made In Heaven LP, was released in the UK on November 6, 1995, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: 7243 8 36088 1 2 / PCSD 167). This 11-track album, plus one unlisted track. the band's fifteenth, completed Freddie Mercury's unfinished vocals with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. Produced by Queen, it peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart for 39 weeks total. Issued as a limited edition ivory vinyl in a gatefold sleeve with 3 post

Queen
Nov 6, 19953 min read


Queen: Greatest Hits II Album (1991)
A Second Wave of Rock Royalty Queen’s Greatest Hits II LP, was released in the UK on October 28, 1991, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: PMTV2). The album consisted of Queen's biggest hits between 1981 and 1991, from the UK chart-topper "Under Pressure" to "The Show Must Go On". The compilation Greatest Hits II reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and is the tenth best-selling album in the UK, with sales of 3.9 million copies as of 2014. It is the seventh best-selling al

Queen
Oct 28, 19917 min read


The Miracle Single UK (1989)
The Melancholy Houston Bonus Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1989, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: QUEEN 15), Queen’s “The Miracle” was the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. The title track (produced by Queen & David Richards) was backed with the blistering live “Stone Cold Crazy” from the Rainbow 1974 and, on 12"/CD, the Houston 1977 “My Melancholy Blues.” Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued

Queen
Nov 27, 19892 min read


Live Magic Album: 1986
A Magic Tour Live Snapshot Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 1, 1986, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3519), Queen’s Live Magic was their second official live album — a 15-track condensed document of the 1986 Magic Tour. Recorded at Wembley Stadium (July 11–12), Knebworth Park (August 9), and Budapest (July 27), heavily edited and mixed by Brian May & Trip Khalaf. Peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart for 17 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve, cassette, and CD forma

Queen
Dec 1, 19862 min read


Queen And David Bowie: Under Pressure Single (1981)
A Legendary Rock Collaboration Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 30, 1981, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5250). Backed with Queen’s “Soul Brother,” this iconic collaboration, written by Queen and David Bowie, emerged from a spontaneous jam session in Montreux, Switzerland. Produced by Queen and Bowie, the single featured Freddie Mercury’s soaring vocals, Bowie’s distinctive delivery, and John Deacon’s unforgettabl

Queen
Oct 30, 19813 min read


Queen: Greatest Hits Album (1981)
A Crown Jewel of Rock Classics Queen’s Greatest Hits LP, was released in the UK on October 26, 1981, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTV30). The album consisted of Queen's biggest hits since their first chart appearance in 1974 with "Seven Seas of Rhye", up to their 1980 hit "Flash" (although in some countries, "Under Pressure", the band's 1981 UK number one single with David Bowie, was included). There was no universal track listing or cover art for the album, and each territory

Queen
Oct 26, 19813 min read


Flash Single Release : 1980
Queen blast off with the ultimate superhero anthem – Flash! Aaa-ah! Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 24, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5126), Queen’s “Flash” — the theme from Flash Gordon — was written by Brian May (A-side) and Freddie Mercury (B-side). Produced by Brian May & Mack for Queen Productions Ltd., this bombastic rock anthem backed with “Football Fight” peaked at No. 10 on the Official Singles Chart for 13 weeks. Issued in solid centre

Queen
Nov 24, 19802 min read


Queen: "Save Me" Single (1980)
Queen’s "Save Me" backed with "Let Me Entertain You" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number...

Queen
Jan 25, 19801 min read


Queen: Crazy Little Thing Called Love Single (1979)
A Rockabilly Romp Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 5, 1979, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5001). Backed with “We Will Rock You,”. Written by Freddie Mercury in 1979, the track is included on their 1980 album "The Game" and also appears on the band's compilation album "Greatest Hits" in 1981. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1979 and became the group's first number-one single on the Billboa

Queen
Oct 4, 19795 min read


Queen: Jazz Album (1978)
The Jazz Wall's Berlin Echo Queen’s Jazz LP, released in the UK on November 10, 1978, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMA 788 / 0C 064-61820 / EMA 788(I)), was their seventh studio album. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, the artwork—suggested by Roger Taylor after seeing a similar mural on the Berlin Wall—featured an embossed gatefold sleeve with a 12x36-inch Bicycle Race poster (detachable via perforations). Recorded at Mountain and Super Bear Studios, it included a glossy laminated

Queen
Nov 10, 19784 min read


Queen: "Bicycle Race/"Fat Bottomed Girls" Single (1978)
QUEEN’S “BICYCLE RACE” / “FAT BOTTOMED GIRLS”: A BOLD DOUBLE A-SIDE FROM 1978 --- INTRODUCTION --- Queen, the theatrical rock titans led by Freddie Mercury, were at the height of their creative powers in the late 1970s, blending bombast, humor, and genre-defying flair. Released on October 13, 1978, through EMI Records in the UK (EMI 2870), the 7" double A-side single “Bicycle Race” / “Fat Bottomed Girls” was a promotional powerhouse for their seventh studio album, Jazz. Writt

Queen
Oct 12, 19785 min read


Queen: News Of The World Album (1977)
A Stadium Rock Triumph Queen’s News Of The World LP, was released in the UK on October 28, 1977, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMA 784). This 11-track album, their sixth studio effort, blended hard rock, glam, and theatrical pop, delivering the iconic anthems “We Are The Champions” and “We Will Rock You.” Produced by Queen and assisted by Mike Stone, it featured Freddie Mercury’s soaring vocals and Brian May’s searing guitar. Overview In 1977, punk rock acts, most notably the Se

Queen
Oct 28, 19777 min read


Queen: We Are The Champions Single (1977)
A Triumphant Rock Anthem Queen’s “We Are The Champions” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 14, 1977, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2708). Backed with “We Will Rock You". Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, it remains among rock's most recognizable anthems. The song was a worldwide success, reaching number 2 in the UK, number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, number 3 in Canada, and the top 10 in many other countries. In 2009, it was inducted into

Queen
Oct 13, 19776 min read
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