Queen (December 11, 2026) – A Day At The Races (50th Anniversary Queen Store Exclusive) Picture Disc LP & Merch
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A Day At The Races, Queen's fifth studio album, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a Queen Store exclusive picture disc edition.
Originally released on December 10, 1976, the album marked an important stage in Queen's development as the band's first self-produced studio album. Engineered by Mike Stone, it went on to become one of Queen's most acclaimed releases, reaching No. 1 in the UK and No. 5 in the United States.
The album produced several enduring Queen favourites. Somebody To Love, released three weeks before the album, became one of the band's best-known songs, distinguished by its complex layers of vocals inspired by a gospel choir arrangement. Brian May's Tie Your Mother Down subsequently developed into a firm favourite in Queen's live performances.
STYLE & THEMES
A Day At The Races demonstrates the breadth of Queen's musical approach, moving from the layered vocal arrangements of Somebody To Love and the rock-driven Tie Your Mother Down to the Vaudeville-influenced Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy.
The album also includes the 12-string-driven Long Away, which was released as a single in the United States and New Zealand, and Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together), released as a single in Japan and partly sung in Japanese as a dedication to Queen's fans there.
The continued reputation of the album rests on both its carefully constructed songwriting and its ambitious studio creativity, particularly on recordings such as Somebody To Love and The Millionaire Waltz.
RELEASE HISTORY
Originally released on December 10, 1976.
A Day At The Races reached No. 1 in the UK and No. 5 in the United States. In America it became Queen's first album to achieve Gold status before subsequently reaching Platinum.
For its 50th anniversary, the album is being released as an exclusive picture disc LP through the Queen Store.
The anniversary edition is scheduled for release on December 11, 2026.
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Queen
Engineered by: Mike Stone
Release Date: December 11, 2026
Format: Exclusive Picture Disc LP
Edition: 50th Anniversary
NOTES
• 50th Anniversary Edition.
• Queen Store exclusive.
• Picture disc LP.
• Originally released on December 10, 1976.
• Queen's fifth studio album.
• First Queen album to be self-produced by the band.
• Engineered by Mike Stone.
• Reached No. 1 in the UK.
• Reached No. 5 in the United States.
• Became Queen's first American album to achieve Gold status before subsequently reaching Platinum.
• Includes Somebody To Love, Tie Your Mother Down, Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy, Long Away and Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together).
• Long Away was released as a single in the United States and New Zealand.
• Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together) was released as a single in Japan and is partly sung in Japanese.
• Scheduled for release on December 11, 2026.
RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE
Artist | Title | Date | Format |
Queen | A Day At The Races (50th Anniversary Queen Store Exclusive) | December 11, 2026 | Picture Disc LP |
TRACKLIST TABLE
LP |
SIDE ONE • Tie Your Mother Down • You Take My Breath Away • Long Away • The Millionaire Waltz • You And I SIDE TWO • Somebody To Love • White Man • Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy • Drowse • Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together) |
50TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE
Alongside the 50th Anniversary Picture Disc, the A Day At The Races collection includes a range of anniversary vinyl, clothing and merchandise:
• Equestrian Bundle – £72.99
• Tea Towel Bundle – £48.99
• Music Bundle – £52.99
• Exclusive Picture Disc – £35.00
• Blue Marbled Vinyl – £30.00
• Equestrian Natural T-Shirt – £40.00
• Equestrian Natural Tea Towel – £15.00
• Outline Crest Tea Towel – £15.00
• A2 Tracklisting Poster – £25.00
• Black Tote Bag – £20.00
Orders from the A Day At The Races collection also receive a free lyric sheet.
SOURCES Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, store.queenonline.com.
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