Queen

EMI

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Issued in a medium card picture sleeve with black EMI logo on bottom left corner, with a generic EMI inner sleeve. Labels are tan with red EMI logo and "A Trident Audio Production" logo, stating "Made in Gt. Britain". Unlaminated Sleeve On this version there is not a "Dick James Mus." credit on A2, but it does have runouts stamped, with "BLAIR" and "BLAIR RULES" are etched. See [r=8019428] for a similar version but with a laminated sleeve. —Text on rear sleeve— QUEEN are FREDDIE MERCURY (vocals, piano), BRIAN MAY (guitars, piano, vocals), DEACON JOHN (bass guitar), ROGER MEDDOWS-TAYLOR (percussion, vocals). Representing at last something of what Queen music has been over the last three years, this album was produced by JOHN ANTHONY, ROY BAKER, and QUEEN at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune productions, and engineered by Roy Baker, Mike Stone, Ted Sharpe, Dave Henschel. (The Night Comes Down recorded by Louie Austin at De Lane Lea Studios) All titles published by Feldman/Trident Music. (Our warmest thanks to Mary Lewis, Terry Yeadon, Dave Siddell, Louie Austin, Ken Testi, Peter Edmonds, Micky Russell, John Anthony, Ronnie Beck, Jack Nelson, Maureen Scully, Norman and Barry Sheffield and all the Trident People.) Queen's equipment supervised by JOHN HARRIS. Queen's photographer Douglas Puddifoot; cover design Douglas, Freddie and Brian ... and nobody played synthesizer. A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 EMI Records Ltd. Hayes Middlesex England Made and printed in Great Britain. file under Popular : Pop Groups G & L 7307 Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. EMC 3006”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Butterfly label. The catalogue number "EKS-75064" appears on the back cover and labels. The catalogue number "75064" appears on the spine. All runouts are etched apart from Customatrix's symbol, which is stamped. On the back cover: ℗ & © 1973 by Elektra Records a division of Warner Communications, Inc. Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Music of Canada Ltd. On the labels. ℗ 1973 by Elektra Records Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Music of Canada Ltd. On the spine: [Shorewood logo] Litho in Canada”

EMI

calendar_today1973Europe

“Reissue on the budget-label Fame from the early 80s. (p) 1973 Made in EEC. EMI's 'Fame'-Series inner sleeve. BLACK labelcode! Similar Fame version with only one line on cover rear bottom right [r=32474001]”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“The logo on the front and back cover is embossed in gold.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“On the back cover Marketed, Manufactured, and Distributed by EMI On front & back cover 1A062-94 519 On the label 1A 062-94519 Printed in Holland on back cover”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

“BLACK labelcode! With EMI hype sticker. Compaired to [r=5376989] no Fame inner sleeve and on rear cover bottom right only on line with "Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EM"”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

“Reissue on the budget-label Fame from the early 80s. Estimated release date: Aug 1982 (as the UK Fame reissue was released by that date). Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden. Produced for Neptune Productions at Trident Studios, London. "The Night Comes Down" recorded ... at De Lane Lea Studios. A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 Labels show: Made in EEC Same rim text arrangement as [r2553833] but LC is in black !”

EMI

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Variant, réf front cover, pressed, lacquer cut at : [r=822171]. Variant, pressed, lacquer cut at : [r=4589324]. On the back cover : Marketed, Manufactured, and Distributed by EMI On front & back cover : 1A062-94 519 On the labels : 5C 062-94519 Printed in Holland on back cover.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Panama

“Impreso en Galton S.A. Fabricado y distribuido en Panama por Sono Mundi S.A.”

EMI

calendar_today1973France

“Similar to [r16847124] but with differents labels and printer's statement on the back of the cover”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Black and Red label Originally released 1973”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Philippines

“Philippine pressing release. [Rear sleeve:] QUEEN are FREDDIE MERCURY (vocals, piano), BRIAN MAY (guitars, piano, vocals), DEACON JOHN (bass guitar), ROGER MEDDOWS-TAYLOR (percussion, vocals). Representing at last something of what Queen music has been over the last three years, this album was produced by JOHN ANTHONY, ROY BAKER, and QUEEN at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, and engineered by Roy Baker, Mike Stone, Ted Sharpe, Dave Henschel. (The Night Comes Down recorded by Louie Austin at De Lane Lea Studios) All titles published by Feldman/Trident Music. (Our warmest thanks to Mary Lewis, Terry Yeadon, Dave Siddell, Louie Austin, Ken Testi, Peter Edmonds, Micky Russell, John Anthony, Ronnie Beck, Jack Nelson, Maureen Scully, Norman and Barry Sheffield and all the Trident People.) Queen's equipment supervised by JOHN HARRIS. Queen's photographer Douglas Puddifoot; cover design Douglas, Freddie and Brian . . . and nobody played synthesizer. A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 Made and Printed in the Philippines by Mareco, Inc. Under agreement of Cosdel, Inc.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Sleeve: Made and printed in Great Britain Different label: P1973 EMI Svenska AB. NCB logo left EMI logo. No Made in Sweden. Issued in medium card picture sleeve with black EMI logo on bottom left corner. Labels are tan with red EMI logo and A Trident Audio Production logo. Produced [...] at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions [B2] recorded [...] at De Lane Lea Studios All titles published by Feldman/Trident Music A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 EMI Records Ltd. Hayes Middlesex England Made and printed in Great Britain. file under Popular : Pop Groups G & L 7307 Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. "...and nobody played synthesizer."”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Australia

“Label variation, Production credits on labels split over different lines. Gloss cover.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“First catalogue number on sleeve, second on labels. On labels: ℗ 1973 A Trident Audio Production”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

EMI

calendar_today1973Philippines

“Philippine pressing release. [Rear sleeve:] QUEEN are FREDDIE MERCURY (vocals, piano), BRIAN MAY (guitars, piano, vocals), DEACON JOHN (bass guitar), ROGER MEDDOWS-TAYLOR (percussion, vocals). Representing at last something of what Queen music has been over the last three years, this album was produced by JOHN ANTHONY, ROY BAKER, and QUEEN at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, and engineered by Roy Baker, Mike Stone, Ted Sharpe, Dave Henschel. (The Night Comes Down recorded by Louie Austin at De Lane Lea Studios) All titles published by Feldman/Trident Music. (Our warmest thanks to Mary Lewis, Terry Yeadon, Dave Siddell, Louie Austin, Ken Testi, Peter Edmonds, Micky Russell, John Anthony, Ronnie Beck, Jack Nelson, Maureen Scully, Norman and Barry Sheffield and all the Trident People.) Queen's equipment supervised by JOHN HARRIS. Queen's photographer Douglas Puddifoot; cover design Douglas, Freddie and Brian . . . and nobody played synthesizer. A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 EMI (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD., EMI (HONG KONG) LTD., EMI (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD., EMI (THAILAND) LTD. MEMBERS OF THE EMI GROUP OF COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL LEADERS IN ELECTRONICS, RECORDS AND ENTERTAINMENT. Made and Printed in the Philippines”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Printed in U.S.A. (on cover) Printed on backsleeve: (P)&(C)1973 by ELEKTRA RECORDS A Division of Warner Communications, Inc., 15 Columbus Circle, New York City 10023 Released sometime between 1984-1989”

EMI

calendar_today1973Denmark

“Issued in medium card picture sleeve with black EMI logo on bottom left corner. Sleeve is made and printed in Great Britain. Record is pressed in Denmark. On back cover A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 Made and printed in Great Britain. On center labels: ℗ 1973 Made in Denmark”

EMI

calendar_today1973Philippines

“Original UK release in a medium card matt picture sleeve with black EMI logo on front bottom left corner, with a generic EMI inner sleeve. Labels are tan with red EMI logo and "A Trident Audio Production" logo, stating "Made and printed in the Philippines". First catalogue number on cover & labels, 2nd (EMI international cat.#) in parentheses on cover back. [Rear sleeve:] QUEEN are FREDDIE MERCURY (vocals, piano), BRIAN MAY (guitars, piano, vocals), DEACON JOHN (bass guitar), ROGER MEDDOWS-TAYLOR (percussion, vocals). Representing at last something of what Queen music has been over the last three years, this album was produced by JOHN ANTHONY, ROY BAKER, and QUEEN at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, and engineered by Roy Baker, Mike Stone, Ted Sharpe, Dave Henschel. (The Night Comes Down recorded by Louie Austin at De Lane Lea Studios) All titles published by Feldman/Trident Music. (Our warmest thanks to Mary Lewis, Terry Yeadon, Dave Siddell, Louie Austin, Ken Testi, Peter Edmonds, Micky Russell, John Anthony, Ronnie Beck, Jack Nelson, Maureen Scully, Norman and Barry Sheffield and all the Trident People.) Queen's equipment supervised by JOHN HARRIS. Queen's photographer Douglas Puddifoot; cover design Douglas, Freddie and Brian . . . and nobody played synthesizer. A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 EMI Records Ltd. Hayes Middlesex England Made and printed in the Philippines by Dyna Products, Inc. Under license of EMI Records, Ltd., London, UK File under POPULAR : Pop Groups G & L 7307 Made and printed in the Philippines by Dyna Products, Inc. Under license of EMI Records, Ltd., London, UK EMC 3006 Runouts are stamped, except for the 'KIP-HUGGYPOO KISSY' and 'AGAIN!' etchings.”

Fame

calendar_today1973Rhodesia

EMI

calendar_today1973Europe

“A Trident Audio Production (P) 1973 All titles published by Feldman / Trident Music. Recorded at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions. Track B2 recorded at De Lane Studios. Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI. MADE IN EEC. PRINTED IN HOLLAND.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Our warmest thanks to Mary Lewis, Terry Yeadon, Dave Siddell, [a94067], Ken Testi, Peter Edmonds, Micky Russell, [a97631], Ronnie Beck, [a1635588], Maureen Scully, [a413176] and [a324379] and all the Trident people.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Italy

“The number 54 is placed inside a box, in every position. This number is located on the two labels. Originally released in 1973.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Argentina

“[Booklet page 2:] Produced [...] at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions The Night Comes Down recorded byby Louie Austin at De Lane Studio [The word 'by' is written as 'byby' on page 2.] Publisher by B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. except 'Doing All Right' published by B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. / Dick James Music Ltd. [CD:] Industria Argentina. Discos es Cultura. Publicado y distribuído por EMI-Odeon S.A.I.C. miembro de CAPIF. Av. San Martin 3590, Florida, BS. As., Marca Registrada Digital remasters ℗ 1994 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. © 1994 Queen Productions Ltd. The [l304877] serial pressing order is indicating that this disc is not made before 2002.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“HR-61064-2 on spines, disc face, and booklet back 2061-61064-2 FL02 on booklet (bottom) 2061-61064-2 IN02 on rear insert”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Europe

“Reissue of the remastered 1994 release [r1467588] from 1996 or later. Originally released in 1973. Recorded January '72 to January '73 at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded September '71 at De Lane Lea Studios, London. Digital Master Series. Made in Holland. Printed in Holland. Digital remasters ℗1994 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. ©1994 Queen Productions Ltd.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“HR-61064-2 on spines and disc face 2061-61064-2 FL02 on booklet 2061-61064-2 IN02 on rear insert”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Produced at Trident Studios, London Track 6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios Digitally remastered at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood © ℗ 1973 & 1991 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Hollywood Records Published by B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. except "Doing All Right" B. Feldman & Co. Ltd./Dick James Music Ltd.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1973Europe

“Packaged in standard Jewel Case. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Universal International Music BV. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Made in the EU. This version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology, from the original first-generation master mixes.”

Parlophone / Gala Records

calendar_today1973Russia

“A release for Russia packaged in a jewel case with black tray and 12-page booklet. It's similar to [r=6478999] but manufactured by ООО "Ди Ви Ди-Клуб" with the different matrix string and an additional small sticker on the rear. Для распространения на территории России и стран СНГ, кроме Молдовы и Украины.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Italy

“...and nobody played sythesizer. ℗ 1973 Original sound recordings made by Queen Productions Ltd © 1973 Queen Productions Ltd (Booklet) © 1974 Queen Productions Ltd (CD) Made in UK Erratum: The album title appears as "Queen I" on the jewel case's spine (and correctly as plain "Queen" elsewhere).”

Parlophone / Gala Records

calendar_today1973Russia

“Made in Russia. Originally released in 1973. Recorded January '72 to January '73 at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded September '71 at De Lane Lea Studios, London. Digital Master Series.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1973Europe

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Packaged in a jewel case Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected. Made in Germany by EDC”

Hollywood Records / A&M Records

calendar_today1973Canada

“(c) (p) 1973 & 1991 Raincloud Productions Ltd. under exclusive license to Hollywood Records. Made in Canada.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Produced at Trident Studios, London Track 6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios Digitally remastered at Future Disc Systems, Hollywood © ℗ 1973 & 1991 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Hollywood Records Published by B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. except "Doing All Right" B. Feldman & Co. Ltd./Dick James Music Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Brazil

“"Released" field intentionally left blank as the album was originally released in 1973 but this reissue has Batch ID ("AC"), so it must have been pressed from 2003 onwards.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Europe

“Repress made between 2004-2008 Originally released in 1973. Recorded January '72 to January '73 at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded September '71 at De Lane Lea Studios, London. Digital Master Series. Made in Holland. Printed in Holland. Digital remasters ℗1994 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. ©1994 Queen Productions Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Europe

“Reissue of the remastered 1994 release [r1467588] from 1996 or later. Originally released in 1973. Recorded January '72 to January '73 at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded September '71 at De Lane Lea Studios, London. Digital Master Series. Made in Holland. Printed in Holland. Digital remasters ℗1994 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. ©1994 Queen Productions Ltd.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“UML Repress Has the coloured Hollywood logo on the booklet and back cover - has the black and white logo on the disc.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Repress of the 2011 remastered album. Released in regular jewel case. Made in the EU. (NETHERLANDS) Sony DADC pressing. On the back cover and cd spine, there is the "Virgin EMI Records" logo instead of Island logo. Island logo on the cd.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Japan

“Album originally released in 1973. Made in Japan.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“2011 Digital Remaster with bonus 6-track EP. Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. The disc matrix pattern and SID codes on this edition indicate it was manufactured ~2015-18 by [l=Cinram, Olyphant, PA] or [l=Technicolor, Olyphant, Pa].”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“2011 Digital Remaster with bonus 6-track EP. Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1973Italy

“Originally released in 1973. Recorded January '72 to January '73 at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded September '71 at De Lane Lea Studios, London. Digital Master Series. Made in Italy Digital remasters ℗1994 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. ©1994 Queen Productions Ltd.”

EMI / Parlophone

calendar_today1973Russia

“Packaged in jewel case with 4 pages booklet.”

Old Records

calendar_today1973Poland

EMI

calendar_today1973Russia

“Total playing time: 52'38" Unofficial release issued in a cardboard sleeve with an insert of notes mostly in Japanese with lyrics in English. The design of the sleeves and the CD surface copy the Japanese release [r=1775572] but the CD contains 13 tracks which are most probably taken from the US 1991 release [r=12705259].”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

“HX PRO B NR ℗ 1973 EMI Electrola GmbH ℗ 1973 Trident Audio Productions Ltd. Made in France - on shell”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Black Audiopak cartridge with grippers. Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records 962 North La Cienega Boulevard Los Angeles, California 90069 A Division Of Warner Communications Inc. Printed in USA.”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Netherlands

EMI

calendar_today1973Argentina

“Argentinian edition with titles in Spanish from the 80s.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Different position of the ID number on the cassette, see picture to understand”

EMI

calendar_today1973Brazil

“A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973”

EMI

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Dutch reissue. Inside sleeve credit to EMI Records Holland bv and not to EMI Bovema Holland”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Slightly different version with SR under catalogue number on cassette”

EMI

calendar_today1973Brazil

“A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 First BR edition, only released on late 70's.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden. "The Night Comes Down" recorded ... at De Lane Lea Studios. A Trident Audio Production (p) 1973”

EMI

calendar_today1973Chile

“QUEEN (Intérprete) Producido por John Anthony y Roy Thomas Baker (P) 1973 A Trident Audio Production Edición Chilena del primer álbum de Queen. Fecha desconocida de lanzamiento en Chile. En el cassette se lee Fabricado y Distribuido por EMI ODEON CHILENA S.A. Libertad 1227 - Santiago - Chile. En carátula interior se lee Fabricado y Distribuido por EMI ODEON SAIC (ARGENTINA).”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

“Made in EEC by EMI”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

“Made in EEC.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Printed in USA.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973Europe

“Reissue on the budget-label Fame from the early 80s. Estimated release date: Aug 1982 (as the UK Fame reissue was released by that date). Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden. Produced for Neptune Productions at Trident Studios, London. "The Night Comes Down" recorded ... at De Lane Lea Studios. Printing on shell shows Made in EEC.”

EMI / Fame

calendar_today1973United Kingdom

“Smoke blue/grey clear shell. Pale grey on-body print. Four panel J-card inlay, printed on one side only. Similar to [r=8174876] but with a different shell, grey spools/wheels, not black, plus the shell text on this version shows a dash between the artist and title.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Dolby System This release is very similar to [r=8165933] but with different coloured cover”

EMI

calendar_today1973Mexico

“Cassette edicion mexico”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Manufactured and distributed by wea music of Canada ltd. Striped label variation.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Re-issue.”

EMI

calendar_today1973Mexico

“White cassette labels on paper”

The Crown Jewels Collection

calendar_todayFeb 2024Japan

“DVD (SD) NTSC 16:9 (4:3) Dolby Digital Stereo time approx.over 80min.”

EMI

“Audio available on this blu-ray: Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 48 kHz / 24 bit) LPCM 96 kHz / 24 bit Stereo LPCM 96 kHz / 24 bit Stereo backing tracks ℗ 2024 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V. © 2025 Queen Productions Ltd. On disc and a sticker on the cellophane: Made in Germany. On the back cover: Made in EU.”

Legacy

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025United States

“Audio available on this blu-ray: Dolby Atmos 96kHz / 24bit Stereo 96kHz / 24bit Stereo backing tracks”

EMI

calendar_todayJun 18, 2025Japan

“Blu-ray audio with 3 high-quality audio sources including Dolby Atmos Mix, Stereo Mix (96kHz/24bit) and Stereo Backing Trax (96kHz/24bit). The [l2831498] logo in a matrix indicates Blu-ray production technology licensed through One-Blue.”

EMI

calendar_todayJun 18, 2025Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the disc plus a numbered promo sticker on the back of the obi. Blu-ray audio with 3 high-quality audio sources including Dolby Atmos Mix, Stereo Mix (96kHz/24bit) and Stereo Backing Trax (96kHz/24bit).”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1973Europe

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Packaged in a jewel case Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected. Made in Germany by EDC”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“2011 Digital Remaster with bonus 6-track EP. Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. The disc matrix pattern and SID codes on this edition indicate it was manufactured ~2015-18 by [l=Cinram, Olyphant, PA] or [l=Technicolor, Olyphant, Pa].”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1973United States

“2011 Digital Remaster with bonus 6-track EP. Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971.”

Island Records

calendar_today2011Poland

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology.”

Island Records / Universal Music

calendar_today2011Brazil

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected.”

Island Records / Universal Music

calendar_today2011Brazil

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today2011United States

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971.”

Island Records

calendar_todayMar 2011South Korea

Island Records

calendar_todayMar 14, 2011Europe

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Packaged in Super Jewel Case Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected. Made in Germany by EDC”

Universal Music / Island Records

calendar_todayMar 16, 2011Japan

“This First Press edition includes a trading card with album artwork. This Japanese limited edition includes: - two SHM-CD discs; - a blue OBI strip, numbered "1" (in the 2011 remastered series) on the spine; - a 16pp color booklet with English lyrics for CD1, and track by track liner notes in English for CD2; - an additional black & white 20pp booklet with track by track Japanese liner notes for both discs, Japanese lyrics for both discs, and English lyrics for CD2; - a black & white leaflet advertising other anniversary releases from Queen. Original album released in 1973. Produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Postland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Universal International Music BV. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Universal Strategic Marketing Japan, a Universal Music Company. Made in Japan”

Universal Music / Island Records

calendar_todayMar 16, 2011Japan

“This Japanese limited edition includes: - two SHM-CD discs; - a blue OBI strip, numbered "1" (in the 2011 remastered series) on the spine; - a 16pp color booklet with English lyrics for CD1, and track by track liner notes in English for CD2; - an additional black & white 20pp booklet with track by track Japanese liner notes for both discs, Japanese lyrics for both discs, and English lyrics for CD2; - a black & white leaflet advertising other anniversary releases from Queen. Original album released in 1973. Produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Postland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Universal International Music BV. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Universal Strategic Marketing Japan, a Universal Music Company. Marketed & Distributed by Universal Music LLC. Made in Japan”

Universal Music Group / Island Records

calendar_today2011Argentina

“"DIFUSION/PROHIBIDA SU VENTA" printed on both CDs. On CD 1: CD1: 2763876 / SET: 2763879 On CD 2: CD2: 2763882 / SET: 2763879”

Island Records

calendar_today2011Russia

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Original album produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions, except track 1-6 recorded at De Lane Lea Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology. Mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Bonus EP features the 5 first studio recordings by Queen, recorded in the De Lane Lea Studios, Wembley, 1971. Track 2-6 was recorded for the first Queen album, but rejected.”

Universal Music

calendar_todayMar 16, 2011Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the discs plus a promo sticker on the back of the obi.”

Universal International Music

calendar_today2014Europe

Hollywood Records

calendar_todayOct 25, 2024United States

“The 6CD & 1 LP Queen I box set contains 63 tracks with 43 brand new mixes, comprising the original album with its intended running order restored, fly-on-the-wall audio of Queen in the studio, demos, rare live tracks, and previously unheard recordings from Queen’s first ever live performance in London, August 1970. A 108-page book containing handwritten lyrics and memorabilia. The song “Mad the Swine” has been reinstated to its original intended place in the running order. ℗ & © 2024 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V. Made in Germany”

EMI

calendar_todayOct 25, 2024Europe

EMI

calendar_todayOct 25, 2024Europe

“The 6CD & 1 LP Queen I box set contains 63 tracks with 43 brand new mixes, comprising the original album with its intended running order restored, fly-on-the-wall audio of Queen in the studio, demos, rare live tracks, and previously unheard recordings from Queen’s first ever live performance in London, August 1970. A 108-page book containing handwritten lyrics and memorabilia. The song “Mad the Swine” has been reinstated to its original intended place in the running order. Two piece box. The lid section has gold foil block detail. The base section has a colour co-ordinating access ribbon. Both have a linen effect texturing and are printed black inside. The LP includes a printed inner sleeve of top opening matte paper. The disc is held in an additional polylined die cut white paper inner. Each CD is held in an individual side opening card sleeve. These are stored in half-pockets within a full sized gatefold holder. The single sided poster measures some 24" square. There are four photographic prints with a gloss finish on 8" x 10" card. These are held in a tracing paper bag. The 12" square hardback book also has a linen effect texturing. There is a full sized barcoded contents insert sheet sandwiched (unglued) between the back of the box and the shrink-wrap. The shrink-wrap has a large hype sticker plus an advisory warning sticker applied to the front. Copies may come with a third sticker on the reverse indicating country of manufacture. Of the internal components, the book, CD gatefold holder and the LP sleeve all have lightly debossed gold foil block detail. ℗ & © 2024 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V. Made in Germany Vinyl runouts are hand etched entirely and contain mirrored geometric plating marks.”

EMI

calendar_todayOct 25, 2024Japan

“℗ & © 2024 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V. Printed in Japan Made in Japan/Germany”

EMI

calendar_todayNov 13, 2024Japan

“External Bonus: B2-sized poster, limited number for first orders, currently out of stock.”

EMI

calendar_todayNov 13, 2024Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the centre rim of the discs plus a numbered promo sticker on the back of the obi.”