Queen (1973)

Queen is the band’s self-titled debut album, released in July 1973. It was recorded at Trident Studios and De Lane Lea Music Centre in London and produced by Queen with Roy Thomas Baker and John Anthony.

The album draws on progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal, with subjects ranging from folklore in My Fairy King to religion in Jesus. Freddie Mercury wrote five of its ten tracks; Brian May wrote four, including Doing All Right with former Smile member Tim Staffell. Roger Taylor wrote and sang Modern Times Rock and Roll. A short instrumental Seven Seas of Rhye closes the record. The sleeve’s “No synthesisers” note addressed the impression created by layered guitars and vocals; John Deacon was credited as “Deacon John”.

Tracklist:

Keep Yourself Alive
Doing All Right
Great King Rat
My Fairy King
Liar
The Night Comes Down
Modern Times Rock ‘n’ Roll
Son and Daughter
Jesus
Seven Seas of Rhye…

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

Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 2036 UK (1973) ~ No PS
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 2036 UK (1973) ~ No PS. Demo
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 2036 UK (1973) ~ No PS. Demo.  Unreleased with wrong mix. “15.6.73” on label
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 006-94681 PORTUGAL (1973)
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 5C 006-94681 HOLLAND (1973)
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA E 45863 CANADA (1973) ~ No PS. Green label with caterpillar
Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA P-1290E JAPAN (1974)
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA P-1290E JAPAN (1974) ~ White label promo. Front
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA P-1290E JAPAN (1974) ~ White label promo. Side A
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – WARNER P-1290E JAPAN (1974). Front
Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter - WARNER P-1290E JAPAN (1973)
Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – WARNER P-1290E JAPAN (1974). Side A
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA EK-45863 USA (1973) ~ No PS. Green caterpillar label – Version 1
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA EK-45863 USA (1973) ~ No PS. Green caterpillar label – Version 2
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – HARVEST 708 VENEZUELA (1973) ~ No PS – Labels in Spanish
Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter - EMI 7513 MEXICO (1973) ~ No PS - Labels in English and Spanish
Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 7513 MEXICO (1973) ~ No PS – Labels in English and Spanish
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI ODEON SMSOD-8927 CHILE (1974) ~ No PS. Labels in Spanish
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA EKM-45863 AUSTRALIA (1974) ~ No PS
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – ELEKTRA EKM.45863 NEW ZEALAND (1974) ~ No PS
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI EMIJ 4001 SOUTH AFRICA (1973) ~ No PS
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Keep Yourself Alive / Son and Daughter – EMI 2036 MALTA (?) ~ Radio station promo. Reprint. Includes UK vinyl
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Keep Yourself Alive (mono) / Keep Yourself Alive (stereo) – ELEKTRA EK-45863 USA (1973) ~ Radio station use only – No PS. White caterpillar label
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Keep Yourself Alive (mono) / Keep Yourself Alive (stereo) – ELEKTRA EK-45863 USA (1973) ~ Radio station use only – No PS. White caterpillar Label
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Keep Yourself Alive (mono) / Keep Yourself Alive (stereo) – ELEKTRA E-45268 USA (1973) ~ Radio station use only – No PS. White butterfly label (SP)
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Keep Yourself Alive / Lily Of The Valley / God Save The Queen – ELEKTRA E 45268 USA (1974) ~ No PS (SP)
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Keep Yourself Alive / Lily Of The Valley / God Save The Queen – ELEKTRA E 45268 USA (1974) ~ No PS (CSM)
Keep Yourself Alive / Lily Of The Valley / God Save The Queen – ELEKTRA E 45268 USA (1974) ~ No PS (CTH)
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Keep Yourself Alive / Lily Of The Valley / God Save The Queen – ELEKTRA E 45268 CANADA (1974) ~ No PS
Keep Yourself Alive / Lily Of The Valley / God Save The Queen – ELEKTRA E 45268 AUSTRALIA (1974) ~ No PS
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What’s Goin’ On Here (Deep Purple) / Keep Yourself Alive – EMI 3C 000-70027 ITALY (1973) ~ Jukebox – No PS
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Liar (mono) / Liar (stereo) – ELEKTRA EK-45884 USA (1974) ~ Radio station use only – NO PS. White Caterpillar label
Liar / Doing All Right - ELEKTRA EK-45884 USA (1974) ~ No PS. Caterpillar green Label
Liar / Doing All Right – ELEKTRA EK-45884 USA (1974) ~ No PS. Green Caterpillar label
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Liar / Doing All Right – ELEKTRA EKM.45884 NEW ZEALAND (1974) ~ No PS. Green Caterpillar Label