Queen 'The Game': 2011 Digital Remaster CD with Bonus EP Tracks

UPC: 0602527717524 

MPN: 02527 71752 4 (Also referenced: 277 175 2) 

Brand Name: Queen (Universal International Music B.V. / Virgin)

Overview: Queen's Blockbuster 'The Game' Album

Own the definitive edition of Queen's first US #1 album, 'The Game,' with this 2011 Digital Remaster CD and Bonus EP. Released in 1980, this album marked a stylistic turning point for the band, showcasing a more polished, pop-friendly sound while still delivering rock power. It is historically significant as the first Queen album to use synthesizers. The CD features massive, genre-spanning hits like the rockabilly-inspired "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and the pioneering funk-rock smash "Another One Bites The Dust." The included Bonus EP adds essential archival material, including a live version of "Save Me" and the previously rare B-side "A Human Body," offering a complete picture of this groundbreaking era.

Product Features

• Format: Audio CD (Album + Bonus EP)
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Funk Rock
• Style: New Wave, Disco-Rock, Rockabilly, Stadium Rock
• Length: 10 Tracks (Original Album) + 5 Tracks (Bonus EP)
• Remastering: Digital Remaster 2011 Queen Productions Ltd.
• Country of Origin: Made in the EU.
• Historical Note: First Queen album to feature a synthesizer.
• Key Tracks: Another One Bites The Dust, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Play The Game, Save Me.

Interesting Facts: The Dust-Biting Era

'The Game' represented a courageous step for Queen, proving their adaptability by embracing the sounds of the early 80s. The track "Another One Bites The Dust," penned by bassist John Deacon, was heavily influenced by disco and funk and became one of their biggest global hits, particularly in the US. The song's success was reportedly bolstered by advice from Michael Jackson, who encouraged them to release it as a single. Conversely, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was written by Freddie Mercury in the bathtub and pays tribute to Elvis Presley and the rockabilly sound. The included Bonus EP offers fascinating glimpses into the recording process, such as "Sail Away Sweet Sister (Take 1 With Guide Vocal)," appealing greatly to fans interested in the band's development. This 2011 remaster ensures the album’s diverse, high-fidelity production is fully realized.

Track Listing (Original Album)

1. Play The Game
2. Dragon Attack
3. Another One Bites The Dust
4. Need Your Loving Tonight
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
6. Rock It (prime jive)
7. Don't Try Suicide
8. Sail Away Sweet Sister
9. Coming Soon
10. Save Me

Track Listing (Bonus EP)

1. Save Me (Live in Montreal, November 1981)
2. A Human Body (B-Side)
3. Sail Away Sweet Sister (Take 1 With Guide Vocal)
4. It's A Beautiful Day (Original Spontaneous Idea, April 1980)
5. Dragon Attack (Live at Milton Keynes Bowl, June 1982)

Publishers

Produced by: Queen. Engineered and Co-produced by: Mack. Digital Remaster: $\text{©} 2011$ Queen Productions Ltd. Under exclusive licence to Universal International Music B.V.

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