A Night At The Opera

Elektra

calendar_today1975Australia

“Variations on label and back of sleeve to say "Manufactured and Distributed in Australia under licence from WEA Records Pty. Limited" rather than "Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited". Refer images On labels: ℗ 1975 Publisher: Castle Manufactured and Distributed in Australia under licence from WEA Records Pty. Limited On sleeve: ℗&©1975 Queen and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records Manufactured and Distributed under licence from WEA Records Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company Inside gatefold: Lyrics ©1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music / Castle Music Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer. No Synthesisers! Cat# 7E-1053 appears on the spine whilst cat# 7E 1053 on labels. Issued in a gatefold cover with inner sleeve.”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Canada

EMI

calendar_today1975South Africa

“℗ 1975 - Queen Thick cardboard inner sleeve of live band photos. No Synthesisers! 1st cat. # on front and back cover and inner sleeve. 2nd cat. # on labels. 3rd cat. # on spine. Pressed using imported UK-sourced lacquers cut at [l754]. Label matrices are in parentheses. Runouts are stamped except for 'BLAIR'S', which is etched. A handful of copies with 4-pages promo insert.”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Philippines

“Gatefold-sleeve Manufactured by Mareco, Inc., Quezon City, Philippines Under agreement of Cosdel, Inc.”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Canada

“Red labels, white Elektra "E" symbol Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olymic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Israel

“Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Landsdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios No Synthesisers! ℗ 1975 Queen Manufactured and distributed by CBS Records Ltd. P.O.B. 681 Tel Aviv ______________ Israeli edition with EMI logos appearing on cover and center labels. Unlike previous edition [r=2134386] with legal text, hebrew text next to the EMI boxed logo and 'Made in Israel' imprint on the center labels. Editions thereafter were released on [l=Portrait]. The Hebrew print on the cover front states "Including 'Bohemian Rhapsody'".”

Elektra

calendar_today1975United States

“"PRC" suffix on label's catalog number. "(SRC)" stamped in runouts, and "SP" etched in runouts denote that [l27576] had performed the 'mastering' (i.e. 'plating' of metal parts) that were used for pressing this release. "ESRTD" etched in runouts denote that [l268773] had performed the 'mastering' (i.e. 'lacquer cutting') for the manufacturing of stampers to press this release. The "TD" etching is [a269186], whom performed the lacquer cut.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Guatemala

EMI

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“Non-embossed gatefold similar to [r30927312] and [r6977975] except the inner sleeve has a straight opening across the top [i.e. no bevelled corner cut & no die cut].”

EMI

calendar_today1975Europe

“Gatefold sleeve plain white inner sleeve Made in EEC. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974-1975 No Synthesisers!”

Elektra

calendar_today1975United States

Elektra

calendar_today1975Australia

“On labels: ℗ 1975 Publisher: Castle Manufactured and Distributed in Australia Under Licence From WEA Records Pty. Limited On sleeve: ℗&©1975 Queen and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company Inside gatefold: Lyrics ©1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music / Castle Music Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer. No Synthesisers! Cat# 7E-1053 appears on the spine and back sleeve. Cat# 7E 1053 appears on the center labels. Issued in an embossed, gatefold cover with inner sleeve.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Guatemala

EMI

calendar_today1975Germany

“Comes with printed photo inner sleeve. Lyrics, photos and credits printed on the inner gatefold cover. Made in Germany”

EMI

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“Runouts are etched Otherwise identical to [r14887729], but this release has PRINTED CARDBOARD INNERS WITH CUT CORNERS Labels: ℗ 1975 Queen Publisher: B. Feldman T / As. Trident Music Made and printed in Great Britain Sleeve: Track A3: Dedicated to Johnathan Harris, boy racer to the end. Track B1: Lyrics reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer No Synthesisers ℗ 1975 Queen EMI Records Ltd. HAYES MIDDLESEX ENGLAND Made and printed in Great Britain”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Australia

“On labels: ℗ 1975 Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Ltd. On sleeve: ℗&©1975 Queen and Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited [Warner logo] A Warner Communications Company Inside gatefold: Lyrics ©1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music / Castle Music Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer. No synthesisers!”

Elektra

calendar_today1975United States

“Red Elektra labels, PRC-W printed on labels, with CSM etched on matrix IDs. Embossed gatefold sleeve. Labels: ℗ 1975 by Queen and Elektra Records. Lyrics reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman trading as Trident Music. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer No Synthesisers ℗ 1975 Queen Manufactured by Columbia House Under License above the copyright on bottom of back cover Made and printed in USA”

EMI

calendar_today1975Ireland

“Double Dip Centre's With IRL Stamped In The Dead Wax, Vinyl Is Translucent When Held Under Strong Light There Is No Country Of Manufacture On Labels”

EMI

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“Embossed cover with design text below the crest and an inner picture sleeve with 4 die-cut rounded corners. Identical to [r3293455] except the release on this page does not have the lacquer cutters signature in either of the matrix runouts. All matrix runouts are stamped.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Brazil

“this version features the same vinyl version as the first brazilian pressing, but additional info on back cover”

EMI

calendar_today1975France

“Issued in a gatefold sleeve. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne No Synthesisers! ℗ 1975 Queen Pathé Marconi EMI ℗ © 1976 Imprimé en France - Imp. Glory - 92602 Asnières”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Canada

“"Butterfly" labels. Embossed gatefold. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. "No synthesizers!" Runouts all etched except for stamped Customatrix symbol 'o' where indicated and which may be very faint and away from rest of matrix”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Canada

“Red labels, white Elektra "E" symbol Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olymic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios.”

EMI

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“Non-embossed gatefold cover. Includes a printed inner sleeve.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“Original album was released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Made in the EU Issued in a standard 2CD jewel case; similar to [r=15111333] but has no mention of Sony DADC on disc 1, as well as a few other small differences.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“Features a newer Hollywood Records logo than [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/369042]this release[/url]. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios Digitally remastered at Precision Mastering, Hollywood Lyrics © 1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. No synthesisers! Pressed some time between 2005-2008”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975Canada

“℗ © 1975 and 1991 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Hollywood Records. Manufactured and distributed by PolyGram Group Canada Inc., 1345 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5V2. Made in Canada.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“Released in a standard jewel case with a 12-panel foldout sheet [Foldout] Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne No Synthesizers! Digitally remastered at Precision Mastering, Hollywood Lyrics © 1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. © & ℗ 1975 & 1991 Hollywood Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. [Back] © & ℗ 1975 & 1991 Hollywood Records, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. [Disc] © & ℗ 1975 & 1991 Hollywood Records, Inc. Made in the U.S.A.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“Original album was released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Made in the EU”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“Audio supervised by Justin Shirley - Smith and Kris Frederiksson. Additional Audio Restoration By Kris Frederiksson. Packaged in a super jewel case.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

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

EMI 百代 / JingWen Records

calendar_today1975China

“CD with clear tray in a cardboard slipcase and a 12-page booklet with lyrics and credits and an additional folded insert with lyrics in chinese. From booklet: No synthesisers! Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Europe

“Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. No synthesisers! Original Sound Recordings made by Queen in 1974. Digital remasters ℗ 1993 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd., under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 1993 Queen Productions Ltd. [r14398850] is a similar release without price code F. Made in Holland / Printed in Holland”

Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab / Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios © ℗ 1971 & 1991. Published by B. Fedlman trading as Trident Music Ultradisc II™ 24 KT Gold CD from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab "Original Master Recording" collection. This is the MFSL release pressed by [l272953]. Here the MFSL [r1614644] edition manufactured by [l28272].”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“Features a newer Hollywood Records logo than [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/369042]this release[/url]. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios Digitally remastered at Precision Mastering, Hollywood Lyrics © 1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. No synthesisers! Released in a standard jewelbox with a 12 page (2x3 foldout) booklet including full lyrics.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Ukraine

“Зроблено в Україні”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen. Packaging: 8panel double gatefold Digipak with clear disc trays on the second and third inner panels and pocket on first inner panel to store booklet. DVD in this release is similar to [r2328628], but CD is by DADC.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Europe

“This version is a reissue of [r=869020] approximately from 2008-2009 according to Takt sequential number in the matrix. Remaster ℗ 2005 [l33236] under exclusive license to [l63404] © 2005 [l33236] Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974-1975 No Synthesizers! Include 16-pages booklet.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“Audio supervised by Justin Shirley - Smith and Kris Frederiksson. Additional Audio Restoration By Kris Frederiksson.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Europe

“Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios Publishers B. Feldman & Co. T/A Trident Music ℗ 1975 Original Sound Recordings made by Queen © 1975 Queen Productions Ltd. B. Feldman & Co. T/A Trident Music [CD] Made in Holland "Made in England" is not printed on the back cover or inlay. Comes with 12-page booklet including lyrics. Originally released in 1975 UK Mid-Price cat# CZ 106 only appears on rear above the barcode.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“© ℗ 1975 & 1991 [l33236] Under exclusive license to [l2859]. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios Digitally remastered at Precision Mastering, Hollywood Lyrics © 1975 reproduced by kind permission of B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. No synthesizers!”

Hollywood Records / A&M Records

calendar_today1975Canada

“℗ © 1975 and 1991 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Hollywood Records. Manufactured and distributed by PolyGram Group Canada Inc., 1345 Denison Street, Markham, Ontario, L3R 5V2. Made in Canada. Canadian repress with Hollywood Records and A&M Records labels.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“U.S. release with silver center Manufactured & Distributed by Hollywood Records Released in a standard jewelbox with a 12 page (2x3 foldout) booklet including full lyrics. Contains 2 Bonus Tracks. Originally released in 1975.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Europe

“Originally released in 1975. Digital Master Series Digital remasters ℗ 1993 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd., under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 1993 Queen Productions Ltd. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. No synthesisers! Original Sound Recordings made by Queen in 1974.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Italy

“Booklet: Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios No Synthesizers! Original Sound Recordings made by Queen in 1975 On booklet: Digital Remasters ℗ 1993 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd., under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. © 1993 Queen Productions Ltd. On back cover: DIGITAL MASTER SERIES place of manufacture as stated on label manufactured and distributed by emi printed in holland On Disc: MADE IN ITALY Digital Remasters ℗ 1993 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive licence to EMI Records Ltd. © 1993 Queen Productions Ltd. Issued in standard jewel case, black tray, with a 12-page booklet.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“The back cover says it includes the EP, but it only comes with the album CD. It's not a two-CD case It has the same matrix as [r12847699]”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Australia

“Australian 2005 re-issue release”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Australia

“Australian 2005 re-issue release”

EMI

calendar_today1975Australia

EMI Brigadiers

calendar_today1975South Africa

“℗ 1975 Queen The Prophet's Song incorrectly listed as The Prophits Song”

EMI

calendar_today1975Sweden

“Cassette is light versus black”

EMI / EMI Electrola

calendar_today1975Germany

“℗ 1975 Made in Germany Printed in Germany Blue Cassette”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Australia

“Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited on Front cover is stated "STEREO also playable on mono M5E7E 1053" No mention of any Copyright, Rights Society, Made in/ Made by.... The informations available on this Release are all mentionned here - no add. indications Duplicated on a Ferro Tape - no "Dolby System" Housed in a standard black back and clear front Cassette box. Plain black shell, with black characters on withe Labels.”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Canada

Elektra

calendar_today1975United States

“This is similar to [r=12763710] in that it has the same text and logo layout on the shell. However this version has a shell like [r=4903384]. Textured shell, beveled upper inside corners, small time window numbers, letter "C" inside circle lower left side 1, letter "W" inside circle lower right side 1, and "MADE IN USA" embossed lower center on side 2.”

EMI

calendar_today1975France

Elektra

calendar_today1975United States

“Black Audiopak tape shell, with single piece printed label. A nearly identical version without Audiopak logo exists here: [r=14816728] Compare with this version [r8877184] which has an olive green tape shell instead. All 8-track versions come in a generic company branded slipcase.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1975Poland

Capitol Records / Portrait

calendar_today1975Israel

“Reissue by Capitol Records”

EMI

calendar_today1975France

“Ed.B.Feldman T/AS Trident Music This is for the version with PM price code. For a different French version with Ⓐ price code, please visit: [r35932384]”

EMI

calendar_today1975Spain

“Reissue of [r=6962682] keeping same depósito legal number.”

EMI Brigadiers

calendar_today1975South Africa

“℗ 1975 Queen The Prophet's Song incorrectly listed as The Prophits Song Transparent smoke shell with white paper labels and black print”

Elektra

calendar_today1975New Zealand

Elektra

calendar_today1975Australia

“Label variation without Elektra logo.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Netherlands

“(p) 1975 Queen”

EMI

calendar_today1975Singapore

“BLACK TAPE WITH EMI LOGO”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Canada

EMI

calendar_today1975Netherlands

“(p) 1975 Queen Grey Cassette with Black print.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Mexico

“First mexican pressing from 1975.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Portugal

“Post-1985 reissue.”

EMI

calendar_today1975United Kingdom

“Different track order to vinyl LP. No UPC Clear/foil cassette with white print. EMI logo on inlay, No Parlophone logo on cassette. Printed in England Manufactured in England.”

Elektra

calendar_today1975Japan

“Reissue. With lyrics insert”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen. Packaging: 8panel double gatefold Digipak with clear disc trays on the second and third inner panels and pocket on first inner panel to store booklet. DVD in this release is similar to [r2328628], but CD is by DADC.”

EMI

calendar_today1975Russia

“Audio English: LPCM 2.0 (96kHz, 24-bit) English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 (96kHz, 24-bit) English: Dolby True HD 2.0 (96kHz, 24-bit) 25GB BD-R Playback: Region A,B,C What is High Fidelity Pure Audio? High Fidelity Pure Audio combines the vast storage space and bandwidth of a Blu-ray disc with the original high quality recorded material to create a uniquely luxurious listening experience. We take audio in its purest and uncompressed form and master it onto a Blu-ray disc, retaining all of its original sound range and character to deliver you audio as it was meant to be heard. Because none of the disc is used up by video content and we are able to offer audio at its purest form. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Equipment Supervision - John Harris Track A3 Dedicated to Johnathan Harris, boy racer to the end.”

DTS Entertainment / Hollywood Records

calendar_today2001United States

“This is the first edition of "A Night At The Opera" to be released on the DVD-A format. It has the original 5.1 mix by Elliot Scheiner. This version was pressed at PDSC CA as indicated by stamping in the hub. A second edition with the 5.1 channel audio remixed under the assistance of Brian May, is here:: [r2419315] Audio content: [DVD-A and DVD-V] DTS 96/24: 5.1 Digital Surround PCM: Stereo 96/24 [DVD-A only] MLP Lossless 5.1 Surround [Advanced Resolution Audio] Mixed at The Dog House, West LA, CA & Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood, CA Mastered at Capitol Mastering [DVD-Audio Production] DVD Authoring by Ric Wilson & Vincent Carré, Digisonics DVD, Northridge, CA & Masato Otsuka, Panasonic Disc Services Corp., Culver City, CA DTS 96/24 Encoding by David Duncan, DTS Menu Designs at Spindel Design, Chatsworth, CA”

DTS Entertainment / Hollywood Records

calendar_today2002United States

“Matrix variation with slightly different back cover artwork. Printed in the USA. Audio content: [DVD-A and DVD-V] DTS 96/24: 5.1 Digital Surround PCM: Stereo 96/24 [DVD-A only] MLP Lossless 5.1 Surround [Advanced Resolution Audio] Mixed at The Dog House, West LA, CA & Capitol Records Studios, Hollywood, CA Mastered at Capitol Mastering [DVD-Audio Production] DVD Authoring by Ric Wilson & Vincent Carré, Digisonics DVD, Northridge, CA & Masato Otsuka, Panasonic Disc Services Corp., Culver City, CA DTS 96/24 Encoding by David Duncan, DTS Menu Designs at Spindel Design, Chatsworth, CA”

Parlophone / DTS Entertainment

calendar_today2002Europe

“Made in the EU 10pp lyric booklet At the back of the case: "Each DVD-Audio disc from DTS Entertainment includes a multi-channel and/or stereo soundtrack for DVD-Audio players…plus a DTS Master Quality 5.1 soundtrack and a standard stereo track for DVD-Video players." Features 96/24 DTS 5.1 Surround Sound, 96/24 MLP 5.1 Surround Sound and 96/24 PCM Stereo for DVD-Audio. Contains Bohemian Rhapsody video with audio options 96/24 DTS 5.1 (screen say 5.0) and LPCM Stereo for DVD-Video players.”

DTS Entertainment / Hollywood Records

calendar_todayApr 2002United States

“This is the second edition of A Night At The Opera on DVD-A with, released a few months after the first edition, with slightly different artwork and 5.1 mix, under the guidance of Brian May who wasn't happy with the original 5.1 mix by Elliot Scheiner. Credits in the book include the line "Co-Produced By Brian May for Queen" that discerns this from the other version. "RGM/CA" stamped on top hub denotes a pressing by [l617827] DVD-A: MLP 5.1 Surround DTS: 5.1 Surround PCM: 2.0 Stereo Plays On All DVD Players www.dtsEntertainment.com Printed in the USA The first 5.1 edition can be seen here:[r=7425819] The disc menu shows: Video - Gallery - Lyrics - Credits - The DTS Story - Audio”

DTS Entertainment / Hollywood Records

calendar_todayApr 2002United States

“This is the second edition of A Night At The Opera on DVD-A with, released a few months after the first edition, with slightly different artwork and 5.1 mix, under the guidance of Brian May who wasn't happy with the original 5.1 mix by Elliot Scheiner. Credits in the book include the line "Co-Produced By Brian May for Queen" that discerns this from the other version. Differs from other pressings by TECHNICOLOR in hub and different Mastering SID codes in the runout DVD-A: MLP 5.1 Surround DTS: 5.1 Surround PCM: 2.0 Stereo Plays On All DVD Players www.dtsEntertainment.com Printed in the USA The RGM/CA pressings of this mix can be seen here:[r=2419315] The first (Scheiner Only) 5.1 edition can be seen here:[r=7425819]”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Europe

“Originally released in 1975. 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD has remastered stereo track in PCM 48Khz/24Bits and remixed surround sound in DTS 5.1 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA.”

EMI

calendar_today2005Brazil

“2 Disc Set (Digipak) including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Argentina

“8-panel digipak with embossed artwork on front cover. Includes 20-page booklet. May have sticker reading "30th Anniversary Edition CD & DVD" and ifpi authenticity sticker on front. First catalog number variant from spine, discs and booklet; second one from back cover. DVD specs Video: 4:3, Color Audio: Linear PCM Stereo, 24bit 48kHz / DTS 96/24, 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital Stereo (commentary) Subtitles: English (on-screen lyrics) / English (commentary) / Portuguese (commentary) Back cover: 2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen ℗ 2005 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 2005 Queen Productions Ltd. [...] Publicado y distribuido por EMI Odeon S.A.I.C. Miembro de CAPIF. [...] Indsutria Argentina. Disco es Cultura. Impreso en Argentina Inner panels: Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios No Synthesisers! Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974 - 1975 CD & DVD Mastered [at] Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. [5.1 Mixes] Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA. Except track 4 Mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA. Except "God Save The Queen" Mixed at British Grove Studios, London. Archive footage : Courtesy of Movietone. Party at the Palace footage : Courtesy of BBC TV and by kind permission of The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Trust /The Princes Foundation Rostrum Camera : Ken Morse. PR : Phil Symes, The PR Contact Booklet: Published by Queen Music Ltd. / EMI Music Additional booklet photography by the EMI Photo Archive, Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music, Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Australia

“Original release 1975. 30Th Anniversary edition DVD has remastered stereo track PCM 48Khz/24Bits and DTS 5.1 remixed surround sound in 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA. Printed in Australia issued in plastic clear slipcase with double fold out digipac insert containing both CD and DVD”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today2005Canada

“2 Disc Set (Digipak) including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Europe

“Originally released in 1975. Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974 - 1975. 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD has remastered stereo track in PCM 48Khz/24Bit and remixed surround sound in DTS 5.1 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA. and track 12 mixed at British Grove Studios, London. DVD Information: Format: PAL Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Sound: Linear PCM Stereo Audio: DTS 96/24. Durations do not appear on this release. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer. No Synthesizers! Made in the EU. ℗ & © 2005 Queen Productions Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayNov 22, 2005Japan

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "your'e My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_todayNov 22, 2005United States

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen. Packaging: 8panel double gatefold Digipak with clear disc trays on the second and third inner panels and pocket on first inner panel to store booklet.”

EMI Music Korea Ltd.

calendar_todayDec 2005South Korea

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Europe

“Original release 1975. 30Th Anniversary edition DVD has remastered stereo track PCM 48Khz/24Bits and DTS 5.1 remixed surround sound in 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Russia

“Double-disk Jewel Case. 20-page booklet. Unofficial copy of European release. CD: 16 bit, 44.1 kHz. DVD: Video: PAL (720x576, 25 frames). Sound: LPCM Stereo, DTS 96/24 & Dolby Digital [commentaires]. Subtitles (lyrics): English. Subtitles (commentaires): English, Nederlands, Fracais, Deutsch, Italiano, Portugues, Espaniol.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005United Kingdom

“Test Disc for the DVD portion of the 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition. Issued by The PR Contact.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Russia

“20-page booklet, 3-panel digipack”

Not On Label

calendar_todayNov 21, 2005France

“Test Disc for the DVD portion of the 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition. Sortie le 21.11.05 Combo CD&DVD DISC 2 - DVD Blank disc on both sides folded printed (or xerexed) white insert Transparent jewel case”

Parlophone

calendar_todayNov 22, 2005Japan

“Japan official promo release. Identical to commercial release, except: - "見本品" promo sticker on the JACKET; - "プロモーション用見本品" Factory mark printed on inner rim of disc. (プロモーション用見本品=SAMPLE FOR PROMOTION) -CD+DVD edition - Manufactured in Japan 2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "your'e My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen. with OBI & 2 inserts & outer slipcase.”

KDK

calendar_today2011Europe

“Originally released in 1975. DVD has remastered stereo track in PCM 48Khz/24Bits and remixed surround sound in DTS 5.1 96Khz/24Bits.”

Island Records

calendar_todaySep 23, 2013Europe

“Pure Audio Format: 2.0 PCM 24bit/96kHz 2.0 DTS-HD Master Audio 24bit/ 96kHz 5.1 PCM 24bit/96kHz 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio 24bit/ 96kHz No Synthesisers! Original sound recording made by Queen in 1974 - 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. Equipment Supervision - John Harris Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer Track 3 Dedicated to Johnathan Harris, boy racer to the end. This version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the original first-generation master mixes.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“Original album was released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Made in the EU Issued in a standard 2CD jewel case; similar to [r=15111333] but has no mention of Sony DADC on disc 1, as well as a few other small differences.”

Virgin EMI Records

calendar_today1975Europe

“Original album was released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Made in the EU”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today1975United States

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen. Packaging: 8panel double gatefold Digipak with clear disc trays on the second and third inner panels and pocket on first inner panel to store booklet. DVD in this release is similar to [r2328628], but CD is by DADC.”

Island Records / Universal

calendar_today1975Brazil

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Europe

“Originally released in 1975. 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD has remastered stereo track in PCM 48Khz/24Bits and remixed surround sound in DTS 5.1 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA.”

EMI

calendar_today2005Brazil

“2 Disc Set (Digipak) including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Argentina

“8-panel digipak with embossed artwork on front cover. Includes 20-page booklet. May have sticker reading "30th Anniversary Edition CD & DVD" and ifpi authenticity sticker on front. First catalog number variant from spine, discs and booklet; second one from back cover. DVD specs Video: 4:3, Color Audio: Linear PCM Stereo, 24bit 48kHz / DTS 96/24, 5.1 Surround / Dolby Digital Stereo (commentary) Subtitles: English (on-screen lyrics) / English (commentary) / Portuguese (commentary) Back cover: 2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen ℗ 2005 Queen Productions Ltd. under exclusive license to EMI Records Ltd. © 2005 Queen Productions Ltd. [...] Publicado y distribuido por EMI Odeon S.A.I.C. Miembro de CAPIF. [...] Indsutria Argentina. Disco es Cultura. Impreso en Argentina Inner panels: Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne Mixed at Sarm Studios No Synthesisers! Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974 - 1975 CD & DVD Mastered [at] Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. [5.1 Mixes] Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA. Except track 4 Mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA. Except "God Save The Queen" Mixed at British Grove Studios, London. Archive footage : Courtesy of Movietone. Party at the Palace footage : Courtesy of BBC TV and by kind permission of The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Trust /The Princes Foundation Rostrum Camera : Ken Morse. PR : Phil Symes, The PR Contact Booklet: Published by Queen Music Ltd. / EMI Music Additional booklet photography by the EMI Photo Archive, Koh Hasebe/Shinko Music, Watal Asanuma/Shinko Music”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Australia

“Original release 1975. 30Th Anniversary edition DVD has remastered stereo track PCM 48Khz/24Bits and DTS 5.1 remixed surround sound in 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA. Printed in Australia issued in plastic clear slipcase with double fold out digipac insert containing both CD and DVD”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today2005Canada

“2 Disc Set (Digipak) including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Europe

“Originally released in 1975. Original sound recordings made by Queen in 1974 - 1975. 30th Anniversary Collectors Edition DVD has remastered stereo track in PCM 48Khz/24Bit and remixed surround sound in DTS 5.1 96Khz/24Bits. CD & DVD mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA except track 4 mixed at The Dog House, West Los Angeles, CA. and track 12 mixed at British Grove Studios, London. DVD Information: Format: PAL Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Sound: Linear PCM Stereo Audio: DTS 96/24. Durations do not appear on this release. Special thanks to Rick Curtin & Brian Palmer. No Synthesizers! Made in the EU. ℗ & © 2005 Queen Productions Ltd.”

Parlophone

calendar_todayNov 22, 2005Japan

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "your'e My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Hollywood Records

calendar_todayNov 22, 2005United States

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen. Packaging: 8panel double gatefold Digipak with clear disc trays on the second and third inner panels and pocket on first inner panel to store booklet.”

EMI Music Korea Ltd.

calendar_todayDec 2005South Korea

“2 Disc Set including a remastered CD, plus a DVD with DTS 5.1 Surround Sound and 24 bit stereo ~ featuring the original videos for "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "You're My Best Friend" plus 10 new videos, all with archive audio commentary by Queen.”

Parlophone

calendar_today2005Russia

“20-page booklet, 3-panel digipack”

Hollywood Records

calendar_today2011United States

“2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Original album was released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME.”

Island Records

calendar_todayMar 2011South Korea

Island Records

calendar_todayMar 14, 2011Europe

“Original album was released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER Packaged in Super Jewel Case This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finest modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, ME. Digital remaster ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd. Made in the EU CDs 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 "4" (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 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Oolympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finset modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, 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. Mareketed & distributed by Universal Music LLC. 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 "4" (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 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Oolympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2011 version has been meticulously re-created using the finset modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, 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. Mareketed & Distributed by Universal Music LLC. Made in Japan”

KDK

calendar_today2011Europe

“Originally released in 1975. DVD has remastered stereo track in PCM 48Khz/24Bits and remixed surround sound in DTS 5.1 96Khz/24Bits.”

Universal Music / Island Records

calendar_todayMar 16, 2011Japan

“Made in Japan.”

Universal Records / Universal Music

calendar_todayDec 5, 2012Japan

“This Japanese limited edition includes: - two SHM-CD discs; - a blue OBI strip, numbered "4" (in the 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; Original album released in 1975. Recorded at Sarm, Roundhouse, Oolympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, Trident and Lansdowne. Mixed at Sarm Studios. 2011 DIGITAL REMASTER This 2012 version has been meticulously re-created using the finset modern analogue and digital technology from the first-generation master mixes. All tracks mastered at Gateway Mastering Studios, Portland, 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. Mareketed & Distributed by Universal Music LLC. Made in Japan”

Universal International Music

calendar_today2014Europe

EMI

calendar_todayMay 19, 2021Japan

“In commemoration of Queen's 50th anniversary, the long-difficult-to-find "Limited Editions" of all 15 original albums are reissued in Japan only. Features SHM-CD format and comes with a bonus EP. Issued in a double jewel case with 16-page color booklet in English, 20-page black & white booklet with liner notes and lyrics in Japanese. First Press / External Bonus: a trading card randomly selected from 50 kinds (randomly enclosed in a aluminum vapor deposition bag).”