Live Magic (1986)

Live Magic is a live compilation album by British rock band Queen. It was recorded at various 1986 live shows during the European Magic Tour and released on December 1, 1986. However, it was not released in the United States until August 1996. It received strong criticism by fans, due to the heavy editing of many songs. For example, the opera section was removed from Bohemian Rhapsody, the second verse was removed from Tie Your Mother Down, and both Is This the World We Created…? and We Are the Champions were reduced to one verse and chorus.

Most of the performances were recorded at Knebworth Park on the 9th August 1986 (the band’s last ever concert with its original line-up).

Tracklist:

One Vision
Tie Your Mother Down
Seven Seas of Rhye
A Kind of Magic
Under Pressure
Another One Bites the Dust
I Want to Break Free
Is This the World We Created…?
Bohemian Rhapsody
Hammer to Fall
Radio Ga Ga
We Will Rock You
Friends Will Be Friends
We Are the Champions
God Save the Queen

Legend: Side A / Side B – Record Company – Catalogue number – Country (Year) ~ Notes

Under Pressure (live) / We Will Rock You / Friends Will Be Friends / We Are The Champions (Live Medley) – EMI PSR492 UK (1986) ~ No PS. Promo
Under Pressure (live) / We Will Rock You / Friends Will Be Friends / We Are The Champions (Live Medley) - EMI SP 1309 FRANCE (1986) ~ Promotional copy - No PS
Under Pressure (live) / We Will Rock You / Friends Will Be Friends / We Are The Champions (Live Medley) – EMI SP 1309 FRANCE (1986) ~ No PS. Promo
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Under Pressure (live) / – – EMI PS 61 SOUTH AFRICA (1986) ~ No PS. 1 sided Promo
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We Will Rock You / Friends Will Be Friends / We Are The Champions (Live Medley) / We Will Rock You / Friends Will Be Friends / We Are The Champions (Live Medley) – EMI SEC-411 MEXICO (1986) ~ No PS. Promo