Queen - Absolute Greatest (Vinyl 2LP | DE/AT/CH Reissue | 2015)

Queen – Absolute Greatest is a best-of compilation of 20 classics from "We Will Rock You" to "Bohemian Rhapsody", first released in 2009. It covers the band's hits from the 1970s to the 1990s, including "Under Pressure" with David Bowie. On offer is the double LP edition on white 180g vinyl with gatefold sleeve, issued by Virgin for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (06007 5362228 5).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – 06007 5362228 5
• Format: 2× Vinyl LP, Compilation, Stereo, 180g, white vinyl, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE/AT/CH Reissue
• Country: Germany, Austria & Switzerland
• Year: 2015 (December 2015; compilation first released 2009)
• Genre: Rock, Classic Rock, Pop Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: NM-

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. We Will Rock You (2:03)
2. We Are The Champions (3:01)
3. Radio Ga Ga (5:48)
4. Another One Bites The Dust (3:35)
5. I Want It All (4:01)
6. Crazy Little Thing Called Love (2:44)

Side B

1. A Kind Of Magic (4:25)
2. Under Pressure (with David Bowie) (4:03)
3. One Vision (4:05)
4. You're My Best Friend (2:51)
5. Don't Stop Me Now (3:30)

Side C

1. Killer Queen (3:01)
2. These Are The Days Of Our Lives (4:13)
3. Who Wants To Live Forever (4:55)
4. Seven Seas Of Rhye (2:47)
5. Heaven For Everyone (4:44)

Side D

1. Somebody To Love (4:56)
2. I Want To Break Free (4:20)
3. The Show Must Go On (4:33)
4. Bohemian Rhapsody (5:57)

Personnel

Freddie Mercury (vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), John Deacon (bass); guest vocals by David Bowie on "Under Pressure". Mastered by Bob Ludwig (Gateway Mastering).

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – it is a reissue for Germany, Austria and Switzerland on white 180g vinyl. The compilation was first released in 2009.

How do I identify this exact edition?
White vinyl in a gatefold sleeve, cat. no. 06007 5362228 5; the discs carry the numbers 06007 5362229 2 and 06007 5362230 8. This edition was made exclusively for Tchibo and pressed by Optimal Media.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve NM- mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means record and sleeve are almost like new, with at most minimal traces. Details in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more coloured vinyl?
Yes – browse our Limited Edition & Colored Vinyl collection.