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Queen to release ‘Greatest Hits’ in new formats to mark 50th anniversary

Queen will release their 1981 ‘Greatest Hits’ album in new formats to mark the band’s 50th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the album.

‘Greatest Hits’ has sold over 6 million copies in the UK (it’s currently sold 6.75 million copies) and more than 25 million copies across the world. In the UK the collectionĀ hasĀ now spent over 900 weeks on theĀ UK AlbumsĀ Chart, andĀ hasĀ been certified a staggering 22Ɨ platinum.

The re-release will see a brand new collectorā€™s edition ‘Greatest Hits’ CD with exclusive slipcase cover and a limited edition Cassette format released on 2nd July 2021.

In addition, the Official Queen Online Store will exclusively offer the collectorā€™s edition Greatest Hits CD and four highly limited band member colour cassettes. This version of the Slipcase CD encases a CD-sized print personally signed by band members Brian May and Roger Taylor (limited to 1000 copies only).Ā Ā 

You can purchase the new formats at https://www.queenonlinestore.com/Queen/The-Greatest/

Global Formats

  • Collectorā€™s Edition Greatest Hits CD With Exclusive Slipcase Cover
  • Collectorā€™s Edition Clear Cassette 

Queen Online Store Exclusive FormatsĀ 

  • Collectorā€™s Edition CD With Exclusive Slipcase Cover signed by Brian May and Roger Taylor, bundled with all 4 band member colour cassettes and a Greatest Hits gold plated badge (limited to 1000 signed copies)   
  • Collectorā€™s Edition Frosted Aqua Cassette ā€“ Freddie Mercury Cover 
  • Collectorā€™s Edition Transparent Pink Cassette ā€“ Brian May Cover 
  • Collectorā€™s Edition Transparent Green Cassette ā€“ Roger Taylor Cover 
  • Collectorā€™s Edition Transparent Blue Cassette ā€“ John Deacon Cover 
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