Queen’s third studio album Sheer Heart Attack, released on November 8, 1974, marked their breakthrough into mainstream success with the hit “Killer Queen” and a shift toward a more direct, hard rock and glam sound. Artist: Queen Title: Sheer Heart Attack Date: November 8, 1974 Label: EMI Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Stereo), Cassette Album, 8-Track Cartridge Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: LP: EMC 3061 / OC 062 ◦ 96025 (and variants) Cassette (TC): TC-EMC 3061 / OC 244 o

The June 22, 1974 issue of Music Star magazine concludes its four-part series “The Four Kings of Queen” with an in-depth feature on Freddie Mercury, exploring his background, personality, and artistic journey. Publication: Music Star Date: June 22, 1974 Country: United Kingdom Location: London Section: Feature / Colour Magazine Spread THE STORY The article provides a detailed biography of Freddie Mercury, covering his early life in Zanzibar, family background, schooling in In

In the United States, “Seven Seas Of Rhye” was released on June 20, 1974 by Elektra Records (catalogue EK-45891), coinciding with the US launch of Queen II. This marked Queen’s strategic push into the American market with a full version of the track that had already broken them in the UK. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: Queen Label: Elektra Date: June 20, 1974 Catalogue: EK-45891 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Country: USA A-Side: “Seven Seas Of Rhye” Written by: Freddie Mercury Produced by

This Disc Magazine feature, part of the “A Queen a Week” series, spotlights Freddie Mercury as the creative force behind Queen. Horide’s profile portrays Freddie as both visionary and perfectionist — the member most responsible for shaping the band’s identity and theatrical flair. The article notes that the name “Queen” was his idea and that he personally designed the band’s crest, reflecting his art‑school background at Ealing College of Art.

Queen’s debut album, released on 13 July 1973, captures the band at their most formative and ambitious. Recorded at Trident Studios and De Lane Lea Music Centre, London, the album blends hard rock, heavy metal, progressive rock, and touches of folk, establishing the theatrical, multi‑layered sound that would define Queen’s early years. Production was handled by Roy Thomas Baker, John Anthony, and the band themselves. Freddie Mercury wrote five tracks, Brian May four (includin