Queen (October 30, 2026) – Queen Budapest Black Vinyl Album: 3LP

Oct 30

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BACKGROUND

Queen Budapest celebrates the 40th anniversary of one of the most significant concerts in Queen's history. Captured on July 27, 1986 at Budapest's Népstadion during The Magic Tour, the performance marked a groundbreaking moment as Queen became the first Western rock band to perform behind the Iron Curtain during a period of major cultural and political change.

The concert attracted 80,000 fans inside the venue, while an estimated 45,000 additional listeners gathered outside. Fans travelled from across Eastern Europe, including Russia and Poland, to witness the event.

This release presents the concert on vinyl for the first time and features newly remixed audio sourced from the original multitrack recordings, delivering the most immersive presentation of the performance to date.

RECORDING

Recorded live at Népstadion, Budapest, Hungary, on July 27, 1986 as part of The Magic Tour.

The release features newly remixed audio taken directly from the original multitrack recordings.

The concert documents Queen during the final year of their touring career with Freddie Mercury. Following the Budapest performance, the band would play only five more concerts before concluding The Magic Tour at Knebworth Park on August 9, 1986.

STYLE & THEMES

The performance showcases Queen at the height of their live powers, combining stadium rock, theatrical showmanship and audience participation with the band's diverse catalogue.

The setlist spans much of Queen's career, featuring major hits, acoustic moments, rock and roll covers, Freddie Mercury's celebrated vocal performances and Brian May's guitar showcase.

The concert captures the atmosphere of one of the most important live events of Queen's career while documenting a unique moment in European cultural history.

RELEASE HISTORY

Originally filmed and recorded on July 27, 1986 at Népstadion in Budapest during The Magic Tour.

Released in 2026 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the historic concert.

Issued on vinyl for the first time as a newly remixed 3LP edition.

Scheduled for release on October 30, 2026.

PRODUCTION

Label: Sony Music CMG

Catalogue Number: 0199584533612

Barcode: 0199584533612

Manufacturer Reference: 19958453361

Release Date: October 30, 2026

Format: 3LP Black Vinyl

Recorded At: Népstadion, Budapest, Hungary

Source: Original Multitrack Recordings

NOTES

• Celebrates the 40th anniversary of the historic Budapest concert.

• Available on vinyl for the first time.

• Features newly remixed audio from the original multitrack recordings.

• Recorded during Queen's 1986 Magic Tour.

• First performance by a Western rock band behind the Iron Curtain.

• Attendance of 80,000 inside the venue, with an estimated 45,000 fans listening outside.

• Queen would perform only five additional concerts following this appearance.

RELEASE VARIANTS TABLE

Artist	Title	Label	Country	Cat No.	Date	Format
Queen	Queen Budapest	Sony Music CMG	UK	0199584533612	October 30, 2026	3LP Black Vinyl

TRACKLIST TABLE

LP1	LP2	LP3
SIDE ONE • One Vision • Tie Your Mother Down • In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited • Seven Seas Of Rhye • Tear It Up SIDE TWO • A Kind Of Magic • Under Pressure • Another One Bites The Dust	SIDE ONE • Who Wants To Live Forever • I Want To Break Free • Looks Like It's Gonna Be A Good Night • Guitar Solo SIDE TWO • Now I'm Here • Love Of My Life • Tavaszi Szél Vizet Áraszt • Is This The World We Created...? • (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care • Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye Heart) • Tutti Frutti	SIDE ONE • Bohemian Rhapsody • Hammer To Fall • Crazy Little Thing Called Love SIDE TWO • Radio Ga Ga • We Will Rock You • Friends Will Be Friends • We Are The Champions • God Save The Queen

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