🗞 Reissue Becomes a Top 10 Bestseller – Apr 2026

Queen’s remixed and remastered Queen II reissue has surged into the UK Top 10 across multiple physical‑format charts, decades after its original release. The expanded edition has reignited interest in the band’s early catalogue and delivered the group several new chart milestones.

🗞 Announcement Details

Type: Reissue / Box Set

Announced By: Forbes (reporting on chart performance)

Date of Announcement: 10 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Source: Forbes – Hugh McIntyre (Hollywood & Entertainment)

Provenance Notes: Chart positions and release details verified via Forbes reporting.

🗞 Key Highlights

• Queen II reissue debuts at No. 6 on the Official Albums Sales chart

• Simultaneously enters at No. 6 on the Official Vinyl Albums chart

• Reaches No. 6 on the Official Physical Albums chart — a new career high for the album

• Marks new Top 10 entries across three UK charts for Queen

🗞 What’s Being Released / Announced

The newly expanded Queen II reissue includes:

A new 2026 mix of the original 1974 album

Session outtakes and backing tracks

BBC recording sessions from 1973–1974

Live recordings from the Rainbow Theatre (1974) and Hammersmith Odeon (1975)

A remixed, remastered presentation across multiple discs (5CD / 2LP configuration)

🗞 The Story

Earlier this spring, Queen re‑released their sophomore album Queen II, originally issued in 1974. The new edition arrives as a remixed, remastered, and expanded box set, offering fans a deep archival dive into the band’s early creative period. The reissue includes the original album, early session material, BBC performances, and multiple live recordings, presenting the most comprehensive edition of Queen II to date.

Upon release, the album immediately became a bestseller in the UK. It debuted at No. 6 on both the Official Albums Sales and Official Vinyl Albums charts, while also entering the Official Physical Albums chart at No. 6 — a new peak for the album, which originally charted far lower on its initial physical‑only run.

The reissue’s success underscores the enduring appeal of Queen’s early catalogue. Even decades after its debut, Queen II continues to resonate with fans and collectors, reaffirming the band’s legacy as one of the most influential rock acts of all time.

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🗞 Context & Notes

• The reissue follows the 2024 remixed edition of Queen (1973)

• Queen II is widely regarded as the band’s first major artistic leap

• The album’s chart resurgence marks new Top 10 entries across multiple UK physical‑format charts

• The reissue includes iconic “Side White” / “Side Black” sequencing and Mick Rock’s classic cover photography

🗞 Glam Flashback

A dark‑and‑light masterpiece rises again — proving Queen’s early magic still commands the charts.

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