Description: | Limited Edition - Gatefold 180-gram vinyl. A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on 21 November 1975 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and by Elektra Records in the United States. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of its release.Queen were straining at the boundaries of hard rock and heavy metal on Sheer Heart Attack, but they broke down all the barricades on A Night at the Opera, a self-consciously ridiculous and overblown hard rock masterpiece. Using the multi-layered guitars of its predecessor as a foundation, A Night at the Opera encompasses metal ("Death on Two Legs," "Sweet Lady"), pop (the lovely, shimmering "You're My Best Friend"), campy British music hall ("Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon," "Seaside Rendezvous"), and mystica Queen: Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano); Brian May (guitar, harp, ukulele, background vocals); John Deacon (electric piano, acoustic & electric basses); Roger Taylor (percussion, background vocals). Recorded at Sarm Studios, Roundhouse Studios, Olympic Studios, Scorpio Studios, Landsdowne Studios, London, England and Rockfield Studios, Wales. FEATURES:- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: Rock
- Limited Edition Import (UK)
- Heavyweight, 180 Gram black vinyl
- Embossed Gatefold Jacket
- Half-Speed Mastered
Queen - A Night At The Opera (Limited Edition Import, Remastered, Embossed Gatefold, 180 Gram) (LP)Limited 180gm vinyl LP pressing in embossed gatefold jacket. Half-Speed Master. A Night at the Opera is the fourth studio album by Queen, originally released in 1975. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, it was reportedly the most expensive album ever recorded at the time of it's release. Queen was straining at the boundaries of hard rock and heavy metal on Sheer Heart Attack, but they broke down all the barricades on A Night at the Opera, a self-consciously ridiculous and overblown hard rock masterpiece. Using the multi-layered guitars of it's predecessor as a foundation, A Night at the Opera encompasses hard rock ("Death on Two Legs," "Sweet Lady"), pop (the lovely, shimmering "You're My Best Friend"), campy British music hall ("Lazing on a Sunday Afternoon," "Seaside Rendezvous"), and mystical prog rock ("'39," "The Prophet's Song"), eventually bringing it all together on the pseudo-operatic "Bohemian Rhapsody." In short, it's a lot like Queen's own version of Led Zeppelin IV, but where Zep find dark menace in bombast, Queen celebrate their own pomposity. No one in the band takes anything too seriously, otherwise the arrangements wouldn't be as ludicrously exaggerated as they are. But the appeal - and the influence - of A Night at the Opera is in it's detailed, meticulous productions. It's prog rock with a sense of humor as well as dynamics, and Queen never bettered their approach anywhere else.Plain paper inner sleeve. Embossed gatefold jacket.
May have hype sticker that reads (in all caps):
"180 Gram Heavyweight Black Vinyl
Half-Speed Mastered
[barcode]
D004075901 ST01"
Some copies may have a sticker indicating a different barcode, and no hype sticker on front."Night At The Opera" is a legendary album by the iconic British rock band Queen, now available as a Vinyl Maxi edition from Warner. Originally released in 1975, this groundbreaking record features some of Queen's most celebrated tracks, including the epic "Bohemian Rhapsody," which has become one of the most influential songs in rock history. The album showcases Queen?s signature blend of progressive rock, operatic harmonies, and theatrical flair. With its innovative production techniques and genre-defying soundscapes, "A Night At The Opera" remains a milestone in music history. Warner Music Group, renowned for its commitment to quality and innovation in the music industry, ensures that this vinyl release delivers exceptional audio fidelity and collectible value. Formed in London in 1970, Queen?comprised of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon?rose to global stardom with their dynamic performances and chart-topping hits such as "We Will Rock You," "Somebody To Love," and "Radio Ga Ga." Their influence on modern music is immeasurable. |