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| Artist: | Queen |
| Title: | Queen The Works 180GM BLACK VINYL LP HALF SPEED MASTERED |
| Label: | |
| Released: | 25/09/2015 |
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| Format: | VINYL LP |
| Country | Europe |
| Barcode: | 602547202789 |
| Catalogue number: | IMT5029587.1 |
| Store location: | CLASSIC ROCK |
| SKU: | 28652366 |
| Condition: | NEW |
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| Genre: | Arena Rock , Hard Rock , Pop Rock , Pop Rock , Pop Rock |
| Categories: | Essential Vinyl at Great Prices , Discrepancy's Top 500 Vinyl Albums |
Edition Highlights
Classic 1984 studio album from Queen presented on black vinyl LP
Features major singles including “Radio Ga Ga,” “I Want to Break Free,” and “Hammer to Fall”
Marks the band’s return to a stronger rock sound following the experimental Hot Space era
Showcases the songwriting contributions of all four band members
One of Queen’s most commercially successful releases of the 1980s
Released in 1984, The Works represented a return to form for Queen, combining their established rock identity with the synthesizer-driven production styles popular in the early 1980s. After the stylistic experimentation of Hot Space, the band refocused on the guitar-led sound that had defined many of their earlier successes while still incorporating contemporary electronic elements. The album’s opening track, “Radio Ga Ga,” written by drummer Roger Taylor, became an international hit and remains one of the band’s most recognisable songs. Other highlights include “I Want to Break Free,” known for its distinctive synthesizer riff and memorable music video, and the powerful rock anthem “Hammer to Fall,” which showcases Brian May’s signature guitar style.
This black vinyl LP edition presents The Works in a format that emphasises the album’s polished production and energetic performances. The record captures Queen successfully balancing their classic rock foundations with modern studio techniques, creating a release that appealed to both long-time fans and a new generation of listeners. The diversity of songwriting contributions from each member of the band further illustrates Queen’s collaborative strength during this period. For collectors and enthusiasts of classic rock, The Works remains an important entry in Queen’s catalogue, documenting a period when the band reaffirmed their global popularity and creative momentum.
| A1 | Radio Ga Ga Arranged By [Synthesizer Arrangement], Programmed By - Fred Mandel Written-By - Roger Taylor |
5:46 |
| A2 | Tear It Up Written-By - Brian May |
3:25 |
| A3 | It's A Hard Life Written-By - Freddie Mercury |
4:05 |
| A4 | Man On The Prowl Piano [Rip-roaring Piano Finale] - Fred Mandel Written-By - Freddie Mercury |
3:25 |
| B1 | Machines (Or "Back To Humans") Programmed By [Demolition Fairlight Programming] - Mack (2) Written-By - Brian May Written-By - Roger Taylor |
5:08 |
| B2 | I Want To Break Free Synthesizer - Fred Mandel Written-By - John Deacon |
3:19 |
| B3 | Keep Passing The Open Windows Written-By - Freddie Mercury |
5:21 |
| B4 | Hammer To Fall Performer [Candy-floss] - Fred Mandel Written-By - Brian May |
4:25 |
| B5 | Is This The World We Created? Written-By - Brian May Written-By - Freddie Mercury |
2:13 |
| format | vinyl | CD
| Recently In Stock | Yes |
| Forthcoming | No |
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