Queen - Queen II (1974) Vinyl LP • Seven Seas of Rhye, Freddie Mercury

Catalog Number: EKS-75082

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (Lyrics). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along side-edges and corners; developing split in center of right-side. Top opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Side White
• Procession
• Father To Son
• White Queen (As It Began)
• Some Day One Day
• The Loser In The End
• Side Black
• Ogre Battle
• The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke
• Nevermore
• The March Of The Black Queen
• Funny How Love Is
• The Seven Seas Of Rhye

About The Record:

Queen II, by Queen, released in March 1974, is the second studio album by the British rock band, showcasing their evolving sound with intricate harmonies, layered instrumentation, and theatrical flair. The album is notable for its conceptual structure, divided into "Side White" and "Side Black," reflecting contrasting themes and influences, with Freddie Mercury and Brian May contributing most of the songwriting. It marked a significant step in Queen's artistic development, blending progressive rock with heavy metal and glam elements, setting the stage for their later commercial breakthroughs. Historically, Queen II is recognized for its bold experimentation and for introducing Queen's signature multi-tracked vocal harmonies, which became a hallmark of their style. The album included the hit single Seven Seas of Rhye, which reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Queen's first chart success.