“A Night At The Opera,” named after a Marx Brothers film, is now considered one of the greatest albums of all time. Queen combined the strengths of the previous two albums to create the ultimate mix that is exceptional on every level, whether musical, artistic or lyrical. The most expensive album ever produced to date delivered rock, opera, heavy metal, romantic music, ballads, pop, science fiction folk, music hall, jazz and even a national anthem. Part of the album is possibly the most famous rock song ever written.
“Bohemian Rhapsody” stayed at the top of the charts for 14 weeks, was voted song of the millennium, was the only song to top the Christmas charts twice and sold more than a million copies on two different releases. Queen also recorded the first official promo tape for “Bohemian Rhapsody” because they were unable to appear on Top of the Pops due to a tour. So this video paved the way to MTV and VH1.
We are celebrating 50 years of “Bohemian Rhapsody”!
Queen's 1975 masterpiece "A Night At The Opera" returns for its 50th anniversary, re-pressed on 180g clear vinyl with gold labels. Featuring the groundbreaking "Bohemian Rhapsody", the timeless ballad "Love of My Life" and the hit "You're My Best Friend", this lavish edition celebrates the landmark album that became Queen's first number one hit in the UK and their first platinum record in the USA.