QUEEN - QUEEN II - EXPANDED COLLECTOR'S EDITION - (2CD+1DVD)

Queen II” is the second installment of the ‘Expanded Collector's Edition’ series, Queen's ultimate in-depth album study!

This collector's edition is a maniacal exploration of one of Queen's greatest albums of all time, newly remastered and featuring 2 CDs of the entire album, rare single versions, remixes, various alternate versions, and rare studio outtakes. 

The DVD is an audio album featuring all of the LILICS tracks with multi-audio selections including remastered stereo, 5.1 surround mixes, instrumental tracks, vocal main tracks, and more. The video collection includes the original edited promo video, the unedited version of the BBC TV performance of “Seven Seas of Splendor” and promo videos that were discovered in later years. This is an expanded collector's edition of the “ultimate in-depth album study series” that delves into Queen's albums in a maniacal and in-depth way that should not be missed! This is the latest edition of “Queen II,” a long-awaited collector's item for early Queen fans!

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CD1, “Original Album Remasters,” features the HD Revision remixes that have attracted the attention of collectors around the world in the past, with the latest updates and new 2019 remasters. The sound balance of the album is different from the 2011 official remastering, and you can hear the difference when you listen to the album with headphones. Rare Singles and Remixes” includes a rare single version of ‘7 Seas of Splendor’ remixed from a multi-track recording, a version of ‘7 Seas of Splendor’ with the guitars, vocals, etc. stripped down, and a collection of remixes from previous limited releases. CD2 is an “Alternates and Rarities” compilation of related material that differs from the original.

CD2 contains remixes, including a “stand-alone mix,” in which each song is separated from the white side and black side of the album, whereas on the original record, each song crossfades into the other like a medley. Also included is a rare studio outtake of the second album, which was only shown to the public at the Queen Convention in the UK. This is the latest restored version of the album, edited to the best quality from the many available sources.

The DVD contains the same audio album as the first album, with real-time lyrics for all songs, remastered stereo with multi-audio selections, 5.1 surround mixes, instrumental mixes, and a 5.1 surround sound mix. The DVD also includes a remastered stereo mix, a 5.1 surround mix, instrumental tracks, and vocal main tracks. Not only for maniacal comparison of sound sources, the entire album can be played back in four different ways, such as playing the instrumental tracks to enjoy karaoke with the video, or checking the singing and chorus with the vocal main tracks, where Freddie's vocals are the main focus and the performance is kept to a minimum. The video collection features “provisional videos” (fictional promo videos) of songs from the album. The video collection is a high-quality compilation of live footage and footage of the band's first visit to Japan, which brought tears to the eyes of fans of the past. Also included is the rare footage of the band's TV appearance on the BBC Top of the Pops show “Seven Seas of Brightness,” which is said to have replaced David Bowie in 1974. In addition to the complete edited version, all three patterns of confirmed footage are also included. Also included are various promo videos produced in later years.

CD1
ORIGINAL ALBUM REMASTERS
1. PROCESSION
2. FATHER TO SON
3. WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN)
4. SOME DAY ONE DAY
5. THE LOSER IN THE END
6. OGRE BATTLE
7. THE FAIRY FELLER'S MASTER-STROKE
8. NEVERMORE
9. THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN
10. FUNNY HOW LOVE IS
11. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE
RARE SINGLES AND REMIXES
12. SEE WHAT A FOOL I'VE BEEN (Single)
13. FATHER TO SON (Standalone No Fade Version)
14. WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN) (German Edit Version)
15. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Multitrack Remix)
16. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Guitar Track)
17. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Rhythm Track + Vocal Track)
18. OGRE BATTLE (Nicholas Sansano Remix)
19. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Freddy Bastone Remix)

CD2
ALTERNATES AND RARITIES
1. PROCESSION (Standalone Mix)
2. FATHER TO SON (Standalone Mix)
3. WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN) (Standalone Mix)
4. SOME DAY ONE DAY (Instrumental)
5. THE LOSER IN THE END (Instrumental)
6. OGRE BATTLE (Standalone Mix)
7. THE FAIRY FELLER'S MASTER-STROKE (Standalone Mix)
8. NEVERMORE (Standalone Mix)
9. THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN (Standalone Mix)
10. FUNNY HOW LOVE IS (Standalone Mix)
11. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Remix)
12. OGRE BATTLE (Alternate Intro Version)
13. NEVERMORE (Early Takes)
14. THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN (Takes 3-5)
15. FUNNY HOW LOVE IS (Takes 1-5)
16. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Instrumental)
17. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Extended Remix)

DVD
MULTIPLE SELECTIONS AUDIO ALBUM
PROCESSION
FATHER TO SON
WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN)
SOME DAY ONE DAY
THE LOSER IN THE END
OGRE BATTLE
THE FAIRY FELLER'S MASTER-STROKE
NEVERMORE
THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN
FUNNY HOW LOVE IS
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE

Multiple Selections Audio
1) Remaster Stereo 2) Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround
3) Instrumental Karaoke Tracks 4) Vocal Main Tracks

VIDEO COLLECTION
(PROVISIONAL VIDEO)
PROCESSION
FATHER TO SON
WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN)
SOME DAY ONE DAY
OGRE BATTLE
THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE
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SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Top Of The Pops TV 1)
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Top Of The Pops TV 2)
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Top Of The Pops TV 3)
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Karaoke Version)
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Greatest Hits Version)
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Rocks Version)
SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE (Extended Version)

NTSC 16:9 (4:3) Dolby Digital Stereo time approx.41+48min.