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The Works is the eleventh studio album by the British rock band Queen. It was released on 20 February 1984 in the US and on 27 February 1984 in the UK by EMI Records just shortly after recording for the album had been completed in the United Kingdom and it is the band's first studio album to be released by Capitol Records in the United States. After the synth-heavy Hot Space (1982), the album saw the re-emergence of Brian May and Roger Taylor's rock sound, while still incorporating the early 80s retrofuturistic electronic music and New York funk scenes. Recorded at the Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles, California, and Musicland Studios in Munich, Germany, from August 1983 to January 1984, the album's title comes from a comment Taylor made as recording began – "Let's give them the works!".
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357 releasesVinyl(113)
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Uruguay“Tracklisting in Spanish only on cover, label with translations. Unique inner sleeve in blue instead of red. Stamp on Frontcover and Label "DIFUSION prohibida la venta" Made In Uruguay - DISCO ES CULTURA”
Cat#: SLPE 501.515 · SLPE 501515
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Canada“Same matrix as the test pressing [R12803168]. Unlike the test pressing, B5 has a track time. Includes inner sleeve. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany; August '83 - January...”
Cat#: ST 12322
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United Kingdom“This version has an inner sleeve with square corners. The Cover has a satin finish (semi-gloss finish) NOT textured like the other WORK 1 cover.”
Cat#: EMC 24 0014 1
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Europe“Additional engineering in L.A. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August 83 - January 84. Digitally mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Cover printed in Germany DMM - Dir...”
Cat#: 1A 064-2400141 · 1C 064 2400141 · 2400141
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India“another label than here ---> The Works”
Cat#: EMC 24001
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Israel“Made in Israël. Portrait is a trademark of CBS inc. No text insert.”
Cat#: EMC 24 0014
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GreeceCat#: EMC 2400141
The Works
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Venezuela“Gatefold Sleeve”
Cat#: 103-04510
The Works
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GermanyCat#: 2400141
The Works
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Europe“DMM - Direct Metal Mastering Issued with a full colour inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. Back sleeve: Marketed, manufactured and distributed by EMI. Printed in Germany by 4P Nicolaus GmbH, Köln”
Cat#: 1C 064 2400141
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Singapore“Insert included. Laminated cover. EMI (Singapore) Pte Limited. EMI (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad. EMI (Hong Kong) Limited. The centre label has an extra bump unlike the other release which is flat.”
Cat#: EMC 24 0014 1
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Europe“Label variant from other European releases: The Works, The Works, The Works, The Works, The Works Issued with a full colour inner sleeve with lyrics and credits. On labels: Made in EEC. DMM-Sign. On front sleeve: DMM Direct Metal Mast...”
Cat#: 064 2400141 · 1C 064 2400141
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Guatemala“This is an earlier version of the Guatemalan release. EMI labels are diferent.”
Cat#: EMC 2400141
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Mexico“Diferent seal of record”
Cat#: SLEM-1176
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GuatemalaCat#: EMC 2400141
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South Africa“"This is the first album to come to you through the EMI-CAPITOL Organisation world wide." 'interpak' bottom left back cover indicates this was pressed in South Africa. First Cat# on back cover and inner sleeve, 2nd on labels. Availabl...”
Cat#: EMCJ (B) 2400141 · EMCJ(B) 2400141
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Ireland“Double dip cream labels. Made in Ireland on labels. Golden-brown translucent vinyl. Square corners innersleeve.”
Cat#: EMC 2400141
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Brazil“Repress with black lettering.”
Cat#: 31C 064 240014
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Europe“Additional engineering in L.A. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August 83 - January 84. Digitally mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Durations timed during playback C...”
Cat#: 064 2400141 · 1A 064 2400141 · 1C 064 2400141 · 2400141
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Singapore“Insert included. Laminated cover. EMI (Singapore) Pte Limited. EMI (Malaysia) Sendirian Berhad. EMI (Hong Kong) Limited.”
Cat#: EMC 24 0014 1
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Türkiye“B1 is misspelled as Machines Cor' Back to Human's”
Cat#: 2007
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Japan“Includes fold-out double-sided insert featuring an extensive bio. in Japanese and lyrics in both English and in Japanese. ℗1984 Original sound recordings made by Raincloud Productions Limited ©1984 Queen Music Limited / EMI Music Publish...”
Cat#: EMS-91076
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Greece“EMIAL S.A. 127 Heracliou Str. Rizopolis Athens 3 Our. Bouziani Str. Thessaloniki Made and printed in Greece by EMI Greece S.A. [cover] Made in Greece by EMI [labels] Comes with inner sleeve”
Cat#: 064-2400141
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Philippines“Printed in the Phillipines. Has PARI Member-approved stamp on both labels.”
Cat#: LP-EMC 240014-1
CD(127)
The Works
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United Kingdom“Repress of original UK CD, the original CD can be found here: The Works. This version differs from the other Toshiba EMI pressings because the matrix does not contain 'CP38', the font is also different from the original CD. There is also...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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JapanCat#: CP35-3117
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Japan“Made In Japan. First Japan CD Release 1984 with Price-Code ¥3,500”
Cat#: CP35-3117
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United States“made in Japan”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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United KingdomCat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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United Kingdom“UK Original CD Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August '83 - January 84. Digitally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Made in Japan. Earliest release on red CD with ...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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United Kingdom“price code F: PM 520”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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United States“"Made in Japan" written on CD label. "Printed in U.S.A." written on last page of liner notes.”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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United Kingdom“Repress of original UK CD, the original CD can be found here: The Works. This version differs from the other Toshiba EMI pressings because the matrix ends with 'TO'. There is also another Toshiba EMI pressing without 'CP38' in matrix, ☞ ...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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Italy“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August '83 - January 84. Made in Italy”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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“Some elements differentiate this release from others in Discogs. - The disc has (p)/(c) 1984, which places it amongst the 84 or 86 releases (as later releases were (p) 92) - The disc is silver, whereas all 84 releases were red - The dis...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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Germany“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August '83 - January 84. Digitally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Made in W. Germany. Early release on red CD with barcode on the...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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Italy“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August '83 - January 84. Made in Italy Diifferent from other Italian Version The Works: missing the write "Biem" on the front of the CD”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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Europe“made in Holland”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
The Works
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Germany“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August '83 - January 84. Digitally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Made in W. Germany. Early release on red CD with barcode on the...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
The Works
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United Kingdom“All lyrics © 1984 Used by Permission. Queen Music Ltd/EMI Music Publishing Ltd. ℗ 1984 Original sound recording made by Raincloud Productions Ltd © 1984 Raincloud Productions Ltd This is the first album to come to you through the EMI-CA...”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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Europe“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany, August '83 - January 84. Digitally Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Made in Holland Later release on black-printed CD with barco...”
Cat#: 7 46016 2 · CDP 7 46016 2
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Japan“Made In Japan Second Japan CD Press - 1987 with Price ¥3,286 / ¥3,190 - Reissue”
Cat#: CP35-3117
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United States“Made in U.S.A. printed on booklet and CD. CD Matrix notes both EMI Swindon and Capitol JAX as manufacturing plants.”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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United States“Made in U.S.A.”
Cat#: CDP 7 46016 2
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Canada“Contains 3 Bonus Tracks. Remastered At: Future Disc Systems, Hollywood. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. All Lyrics © 1984 except "I Go Crazy" © 19...”
Cat#: HR6 1233-2
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Canada“Contains 3 Bonus Tracks. Remastered At: Future Disc Systems, Hollywood. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. All Lyrics © 1984 except "I Go Crazy" © 19...”
Cat#: CD 61233
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United States“Another version of this CD is available without the 'Queen Twenty Year Reign Logo' printed on the back of the inner sleeve. Contains 3 Bonus Tracks. Remastered At: Future Disc Systems, Hollywood. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angele...”
Cat#: HR-61233-2
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United StatesCat#: HR-61233-2
Tape(117)
The Works
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Germany“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Printed in Holland by EMI Services Benelux B.V., Uden. Made in EEC.”
Cat#: 1C 264 2400144 · 1C 264-2400144
The Works
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United Kingdom“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. White cassette shell with blue print. Version with red print The Works Versio...”
Cat#: TC-EMC 24 0014 4
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TaiwanCat#: EM0096
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CanadaCat#: 4XT-512322
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South Africa“Variant 1: Cream cassette body with purple text, metal screws Variant 2: Tan cassette body with brown text, metal screws”
Cat#: L4 EMCJ (EB) 2400141
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GreeceCat#: 264 2400144
The Works
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Portugal“Gravacao original de Raincloud Productions Ltd. ℗ 1984 Fabricado em Portugal por VECEMI, Música e Discos, Lda”
Cat#: 2400144
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Italy“Cassette with white shell and no paper labels No barcode ℗ 1984 Made in Italy This version with time indication bar below the window (and big encircled EMI etching bottom shell on side 1). For version has the time indication bar above t...”
Cat#: 64 2400144
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Spain“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA.”
Cat#: 272 2400144
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Australia“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Cover identical to The Works. Tape shell has blue printing and a different la...”
Cat#: TC-P 240014 · TC-P-240014
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United Kingdom“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. White cassette shell with black print. Verssion with red print The Works.”
Cat#: TC-EMC 24 0014 4
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TürkiyeCat#: 2400141
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Chile“Ⓟ Raincloud Productions Ltd.”
Cat#: 105361 · 32c 264-240014-4
The Works
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United States“WARNING: All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws. Capitol 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge Produced by Queen / Mack Engineered by Mack Photographed by: George Hurrell © 1984 Raincloud Productions Ltd...”
Cat#: 8XT 512322
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Argentina“Spanish Titles on Cover and Labels.”
Cat#: 18205 · 81 2400144
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Australia“Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA.”
Cat#: TC-P 240014 · TC-P-240014
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United Kingdom“4 panel lyric inlay printed both sides. Grey XDR cassette with a smooth border and red text. May include hype sticker: "Includes Hit Single Radio Ga Ga". The Works is similar but has a textured cassette border. The Works is similar wi...”
Cat#: TC-EMC 24 0014 4 · TC-EMC 2400144
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Indonesia“Comes with fold out lyrics.”
Cat#: TC-EMC 24 0014 4
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Portugal“Additional engineering in L.A. Produced at the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California, USA and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany. August 83-January 84. Digitally mastered at Sterling Sound, NYC, USA. Includes printed inner sleeve with l...”
Cat#: 2400144
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VenezuelaCat#: 04510
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UruguayCat#: SCE 501.515 · SCE 501515
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France“French cassette issue with round EMI logo on shell Duplique en France par Pathe Marconi EMI”
Cat#: 2400144
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BrazilCat#: 31C 264 240014
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ColombiaCat#: 21964