Queen

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“The logo on the front and back cover are embossed in gold. "Division of Warner Communications" on rear sleeve.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

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

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 Quee...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1973France

“Slightly different label and backsleeve than Queen Really first french pressing with first IDN logo. Pathé Marconi EMI Ⓟ 1973”

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: ...”

EMI Group

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 Quee...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Our warmest thanks to Mary Lewis, Terry Yeadon, Dave Siddell, Louis Austin, Ken Testi, Peter Edmonds, Micky Russell, John Anthony, Ronnie Beck, Jack Nelson, Maureen Scully, Norman Sheffield and Barry Sheffield and all the Trident people.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Australia

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

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“This version has an "SX" and "Ƨ" in the runouts, indicating it was pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria. Another Santa Maria version Queen - does not have SX (only an S) and no Ƨ. Cover is embossed with gold logo o...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1973Sweden

“Cover printed in Germany by 4P NICOLAUS GMBH, Köln with standart white inner-sleeve and cat.no.: 1C 072-94 519. LC 0542”

EMI Group

calendar_today1973South Africa

“South African release, 1973. Front-laminated sleeve. Labels are dark-tan with red EMI logo and a Trident Audio Production logo. Track-lengths for *all tracks are found on the labels. *Track B3 does not have a track-length listed. Detai...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1973Panama

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

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Terre Haute pressing without the embossed cover "Division of Warner Communications" on rear sleeve.”

EMI Electrola / EMI Group

calendar_today1973Germany

“Runout inscriptions are stamped, except for separately hand-etched x's, e.g. variant 2, one of the x's on side A reminds more on plus "+" due to being etched under diagonal angle. Produced [January '72 to January '73] at Trident Studios...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1973France

“On the label the disclaimer text ('All rights of the manufacturer') is in English, but with a slightly different lay-out than Queen. Left bottom on the label it says 'Made in France by Pathé Marconi' in text, no logo. Bottom right on the...”

EMI Group

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 ...”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman The logo on the front and back cover are embossed in gold.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Australia

“...and nobody played synthesizer. Bottom of cover states “Distributed by WEA Records Pty. Limited”. Side B’s record title and artist text is moved upwards from where Side A’s text is.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Non-embossed cover, Elektra 'butterfly' labels with Columbus Circle address in label rim text and no Warner Communications (WEA) logo. Includes Elektra "Something Out Of The Ordinary" printed paper inner sleeve. ℗ & © 1973 by ELEKTRA R...”

Elektra

calendar_today1973New Zealand

“Single sleeve cover, on the Elektra "Butterfly" label. Rear cover has logo - STEREO Copyright Manufactured by EMI (New Zealand) Limited No individual writting credits.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Butterfly label. • No Maple Leaf at top left of back cover - or anywhere else. • Although credits listed at bottom of back cover are in white font, the very last line of text at the very bottom of the back cover is black and reads,"SHOR...”

EMI Electrola / EMI Group

calendar_today1973Germany

“Produced [January '72 to January '73] at Trident Studios, London. Track B2a recorded [September '71] at De Lane Lea Studios, [London]. A Trident Audio Production ℗ 1973 Made in Germany. Printed in Germany. Very similar to release Queen...”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

“Generic cover. Runouts: all hand-etched.”

EMI Group

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". Phonodisc pressing...”

EMI Group

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“...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 The album title appears as "Queen I" on the jewel case...”

EMI

calendar_today1986Germany

“made in West Germany”

EMI Group

calendar_todayDec 1, 1986United Kingdom

“...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 j...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayDec 1, 1986United Kingdom

“8 page booklet ℗ 1973 Original sound recordings made by Queen Productions Ltd © 1973 Queen Productions Ltd (Booklet) © 1974 Queen Productions Ltd (Disc) Digital Mastering/AAD There are 4 versions of the 1986 Europe release that have onl...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayDec 1, 1986Europe

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with 8 page booklet. Note: album title is listed as "Queen I" on the spine. In booklet: Produced at Trident Studios, London for Neptune Productions. "The Night Comes Down" recorded at De Lane Lea Studio...”

EMI Group / Fame

calendar_todayDec 1, 1986Italy

“- Made in Italy printed on Disc.”

EMI

calendar_todayDec 1, 1986United Kingdom

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 22, 1987Japan

“Album originally released in 1973. First Japanese CD press. Price: ¥3,200”

EMI Group

calendar_today1989Japan

“Album originally released in 1973. Price: ¥3,008 Made In Japan.”

EMI Group

calendar_todayDec 5, 1990Japan

“Manufactured by Toshiba EMI, Ltd., Japan 'Super Master Series' special release. Original album release 1973.”

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_todayJun 1991United States

“Released in a standard jewel case with a 12-panel (2x3) foldout sheet including full lyrics. Likely also issued in a long box. Tracks 11 to 13 are bonus tracks. [Foldout] Produced at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded at De Lane...”

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_todayJun 1991United States

“Released in a standard jewel case with a 12-panel (2x3) foldout sheet including full lyrics. Likely also issued in a long box. Tracks 11 to 13 are bonus tracks. [Foldout] Produced at Trident Studios, London. Track 6 recorded at De Lane...”

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_todayJun 17, 1991United States

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_todayJun 18, 1991Canada

“...and nobody played synthesizer. Contains 3 bonus tracks.”

Hollywood Records, Inc.

calendar_todayJun 18, 1991United States

“© ℗ 1973 & 1991 Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive license to Hollywood Records. Distributed by Elektra Entertainment, A Division of Warner Communications Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. (Rear Insert) Made in the U.S.A. by WEA Manufact...”

EMI

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“repress, Swindon”

EMI Group / Parlophone

calendar_today1992United Kingdom

“...and nobody played synthesizer. Produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions The Night Comes Down recorded at De Lane Lea Studios Publishers B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. T/A Trident Music except track 2 B. Feldman & Co. Ltd....”

EMI Group / Parlophone

calendar_today1992Europe

“Similar to Queen with PM 516 price code on back cover. ...and nobody played sythesizer. Produced at Trident Studios, London, for Neptune Productions The Night Comes Down recorded at De Lane Lea Studios Publishers B. Feldman & Co. Ltd....”

EMI Capitol De Mexico, S.A. De C.V.

calendar_today1992Mexico

“Mexican 1st cd pressing from 1992 (Emi Capitol) with the titles in spanish.”

Parlophone

calendar_today1994Netherlands

EMI Group

calendar_today1994Mexico

“Hecho en México por EMI”

Parlophone

calendar_today1994United Kingdom

“Made in U.K. 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. ...and nobody played synthesizer.”

EMI Group

calendar_today1994Brazil

Parlophone

calendar_today1994Europe

“Released in regular black-tray jewel case, includes 12-page booklet with lyrics and credits This version does not have "EMI UDEN" or "EMI SWINDON" as part of the matrix. Originally released in 1973. Recorded January '72 to January '73 a...”

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

EMI Group

calendar_today1973Mexico

“White cassette labels on paper”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

“Printed in USA.”

Elektra

calendar_today1973Canada

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

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

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

Elektra

calendar_today1973United States

Elektra

calendar_todaySep 4, 1973United States

EMI Group

calendar_today1974Spain

“Estereo”

EMI Group

calendar_today1974United Kingdom

EMI Group

calendar_today1974Spain

EMI Group

calendar_today1974United Kingdom

“Different publisher credited on sleeve: "Feldman/Trident Music *Feldman/Trident Music/ Dick James Music" White cassette, white paper label”

Elektra

calendar_today1974Australia

Elektra

calendar_today1974Australia

“First Australian issue with slightly different white paper label with catalogue number just under Elektra logo”

Elektra

calendar_today1974Japan

“Japanese edition, contains insert with Japanese text by M. Konishi and English lyrics.”

Elektra

calendar_today1974Australia

“White Cassette with White Paper labels.”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 1974United Kingdom

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 1974United Kingdom

“Differs from release Queen in that the trident logo is on left side on back cover an no mention of Dick James. Differs from release Queen only in that the cassette shell is grey Differs from release Queen and Queen in that there is no EM...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 1974United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay. Grey cassette with white paper labels.”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 1974United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay. Grey tape, no paper labels, blue print.”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 1974United Kingdom

“Grey cassette shell, halves joined together with 4 screws, white paper labels with black print On the Inlay: TC-EMC 3006 0C 244 o 94519 [Dolby System] ® ℗ 1973 Trident Audio Productions Ltd. 7404 DP Also available on 8 Track Cartridge ...”

EMI Group

calendar_todayApr 1974United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay. Cream/off-white cassette with white paper labels. Made and Printed in Great Britain.”

EMI Group / Fame

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“2 panel J-card inlay printed to one side only. Grey cassette with red on-body print. Queen is similar and also has red print on a grey shell but the cassette shell is notably different.”

EMI Group / Fame

calendar_today1982United Kingdom

“White cassette with red on-body print.”

EMI Group / Fame

calendar_todayAug 1982United Kingdom

“2 panel inlay printed to one side only. Pale grey cassette with blue on-body print.”

Legacy

calendar_todayJun 13, 2025United States

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

EMI Group

“2024 Dolby Atmos mix; stereo mix; stereo backing tracks”

EMI Group

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 One-Blue logo in a matrix indicates Blu-ray production technology licensed through One-Blue.”

EMI Group

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 ...”