Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG) (Edge wear, from normal use)

Condition Notes: White label radio station promo. Rare. In a really good condition, some signs of use are detectable under bright light, I would easily grade it near mint. Top copy!

Queen II by Queen.

Released in 1974 on Elektra, this second Queen album marked a pivotal moment for a band still sharpening its identity, and it arrived with an ambition that outpaced most of its peers. Conceived as a dramatic two-sided statement, the record leans into fantasy, grandeur, and theatrical contrast, laying the groundwork for the operatic scale Queen would soon become famous for. It remains one of the most fascinating early documents of a group determined to sound like no one else.

Musically, this is Queen at their most layered and audacious, stacking harmonies and multi-tracked guitars into dense, cathedral-like walls of sound. The performances are richly textured, full of shifting dynamics that swing from delicate passages to full-throttle rock. Credit is also due behind the scenes: the lacquer was cut by Terry Dunavan, whose work helps translate the album's elaborate arrangements onto vinyl with the clarity and impact the material demands.

For the collector, this pressing carries genuine intrigue. Original copies are known to have circulated with three distinct promo stickers — black with white text, yellow with black text, and red with black text — a small detail that turns hunting down a specific variant into a rewarding pursuit. Spun start to finish, it rewards close listening, and it holds a deserved place on any serious shelf of ambitious 1970s rock.

Pressing Details:

Track Listing:

A1. Procession

A2. Father To Son

A3. White Queen (As It Began)

A4. Some Day One Day

A5. The Loser In The End

B1. Ogre Battle

B2. The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke

B3. Nevermore

B4. The March Of The Black Queen

B5. Funny How Love Is

B6. The Seven Seas Of Rhye

Credits:

Terry Dunavan - Lacquer Cut By

Notes:

There seem to be three different versions of the promo stickers that were used on these LPs:

1) black with white text

2) yellow with black text

3) red with black text

℗ 1974 Elektra Records

Artist: Queen (White label promo)

Format: 1LP

Genre: Rock

Label: Elektra

Catalog Number: EKS 75082

Release Year: 1974

Country: United States