A high-energy live album captured at the Brixton Academy on June 15, 1993, showcasing Brian May performing a mix of Queen classics and solo material with his band shortly after the release of his debut solo album Back To The Light. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Brian May Band Title: Live At The Brixton Academy Date: Recorded June 15, 1993 / Released 1994 Label: Parlophone Format / Type: CD Album (Live) Country: Europe Catalogue: CDPCSD 150 Barcode: 724382858928 TR

Artist: Queen Label: EMI Records Country: UK Catalogue: EMC 3519 Release Date: December 1 1986 Type: Vinyl LP Format: Gatefold Sleeve TRACK LISTING Side A One Vision (5:09) Tie Your Mother Down (2:59) Seven Seas Of Rhye (1:20) A Kind Of Magic (4:46) Under Pressure (3:38) Another One Bites The Dust (3:47) Side B I Want To Break Free (2:37) Is This The World We Created...? (1:31) Bohemian Rhapsody (4:42) – opera section removed Hammer To Fall (5:18) Radio Ga Ga (4:27) We Will

A full-page illustrated profile from the German teen magazine Bravo dated May 27, 1981, spotlighting Brian May as Queen’s intellectual leader.

Queen – The Game Publication / Release: Elektra Records (USA) Date: July 1, 1980 (US) / June 30, 1980 (UK) Catalogue: 5E-513 (US) Iconic studio album by Queen, released in the summer of 1980. This was the band’s first album to feature a major stylistic shift into funk and disco influences while retaining their signature rock sound. It became one of their biggest commercial successes. Key Content Notable Mentions The album features the band in matching leather jackets on the f

In June 1980, Queen released “Play The Game”, the second single from their album The Game, showcasing Freddie Mercury’s soaring vocals and the band’s evolving sound that blended rock with emerging synth elements. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Queen Label: Elektra Date: June 6, 1980 Catalogue: E-46652 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: United States Genre: Rock Style: Glam Rock, Arena Rock A-Side: “Play The Game” Written by: Freddie Mercury Produced by: Queen B-Side: “A Human Body” W

A beautiful live version of one of Queen’s most beloved ballads, released as a single from the double live album Live Killers. THE RELEASE WHAT THE LABEL SHOWS Label: EMI Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: UK Catalogue: EMI 2959 Release Date: June 29, 1979 Live recording of the acoustic masterpiece “Love Of My Life” paired with the powerful “Now I’m Here”. Black label with red/green “QUEEN” logo. A-side: “Love Of My Life (Mercury)”. B-side: “Now I’m Here (May)”. Both tracks fro

In May 1979, Hit Parader magazine updated American fans on Queen’s ongoing world tour as the band continued to dominate stages with their flamboyant live shows. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Hit Parader Date: May 1979 Country: United States Section / Pages: Interior feature (page 33) THE STORY This single-page report covers Queen’s 1979 tour activities, highlighting recent performances, the band’s spectacular stage production, and their status as one of the biggest live rock ac

The June 1977 edition of German teen magazine Popfoto features Freddie Mercury of Queen on the cover, highlighting the band’s rising international success. Publication: Popfoto Date: June 1977 (No. 6) Country: Germany Location: Germany Section: Front Cover THE STORY The vibrant cover shows a striking close-up of Freddie Mercury, with headlines teasing stories on Queen, Smokie, Neil Diamond, and a “Rollers-Skandal” feature inside. CONTEXT AND NOTES This cover captures Queen a

The June 1977 edition of Hit Parader magazine features an extensive 8-page analysis of Queen’s album A Day at the Races, exploring the band’s artistic vision and musical evolution. Publication: Hit Parader Date: June 1977 Country: United States Location: USA Section: In-depth Album Feature THE STORY The article provides detailed perspectives on A Day at the Races, discussing songwriting, production, and the band’s place in contemporary rock music. It includes commentary on in

In May 1977, America’s Only Rock ’n’ Roll Magazine Creem put Queen front and centre with a striking cover featuring Freddie Mercury and Brian May at the peak of their powers. SOURCE DETAILS Publication: Creem Date: May 1977 Country: United States Section / Pages: Front Cover THE STORY This iconic cover promotes an in-depth feature on Queen, highlighting Freddie Mercury shirtless and in full theatrical mode alongside Brian May. The issue also teases major stories on Thin Lizzy