Description
QUEEN: The 40th Anniversary Edition of the Debut Album CD
UPC: 0602527638799
MPN: 276 387 9
Brand Name: Island Records / Universal Music Group
Overview
This 40th-anniversary edition of Queen's self-titled debut album is a must-have for any rock music enthusiast. The album marked the beginning of one of the most iconic bands in history, showcasing their hard rock sensibilities and flair for melodic harmonies. This reissue not only presents the original 2011 digitally remastered tracks but also includes a bonus EP with six rare recordings. These tracks, including early versions of "Keep Yourself Alive" and "Liar," provide a fascinating look into the band's creative process and raw energy before they became global superstars.
Product Features
- Format: CD Album + Bonus EP
- Genre: Rock, Glam Rock, Classic Rock
- Release Year: 2011 (Original Album Release: 1973)
- Series: Queen 40th Anniversary
- Country of Origin: Made in the EU
- Special Features: Includes a bonus EP with six early demos and a previously unreleased track, "Mad the Swine."
Interesting Facts
- Queen's debut album took nearly two years to complete due to recording studio constraints. The band could only record during off-hours, often in the middle of the night, which contributed to the raw and live sound of the album.
- The album's opening track, "Keep Yourself Alive," was the band's first single. It was largely written by Brian May and remains a staple of Queen's early sound, despite its initial lack of commercial success.
- The bonus track "Mad the Swine" was recorded during the sessions for the album but was ultimately left off the final tracklist. Its inclusion in this special edition is a rare treat for fans.
- This album laid the groundwork for Queen's signature sound, blending hard rock riffs with theatrical elements and Freddie Mercury's powerful vocals, all of which would be refined on later, more famous albums like A Night at the Opera and Queen II.
Track Listing:
DISC 1: Original Album
- Keep Yourself Alive
- Doing All Right
- Great King Rat
- My Fairy King
- Liar
- The Night Comes Down
- Modern Times Rock 'N' Roll
- Son and Daughter
- Jesus
- Seven Seas of Rhye...
DISC 2: Bonus EP - Demos
- Keep Yourself Alive (De Lane Lea Demo, December 1971)
- The Night Comes Down (De Lane Lea Demo, December 1971)
- Great King Rat (De Lane Lea Demo, December 1971)
- Jesus (De Lane Lea Demo, December 1971)
- Liar (De Lane Lea Demo, December 1971)
- Mad the Swine (June 1972)
Publishers
- ℗ 2011 Queen Productions Ltd., under exclusive license to Universal International Music B.V.
- © 2011 Queen Productions Ltd.
- Distributed by: Universal Music Kft. (Hungary) and Universal Music México, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
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