Album Info: This is the Italian release of "News of the World" which is the sixth studio album by British rock group Queen, released in 1977. Containing hit songs "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions" and "Spread Your Wings", the album went 4x platinum in the US, 2x platinum in the UK, and achieved high certifications around the world as well.
In Brief: |
"News of the World" was the second album to be produced solely by the band (the first being A Day at the Races) and was recorded at Sarm West Studios and Wessex Studios, London and co-produced and engineered by Mike Stone. Mike Stone an English recording engineer and record producer. Stone worked with Queen, Blue Öyster Cult, Foreigner, Journey , Kiss, Asia, Lou Reed, Whitesnake, Joe Walsh and others. He has produced all of Demon's records since 1981, many of Discharge's albums as well as producing several other bands. |
Music Genre: |
Progressive Rock , Glamrock Music |
Collector's Information: | While the first two tracks: "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" become commercial mega-hits, the remainder of this album is a perfect example of Queen searching for the right kind of music. |
Album Production: |
Gatefold cover design, the fold-out cover functions as two large pieces of artwork, thick paper custom inner sleeve with lyrics and photos
Produced by Queen and Mike Stone Notes: Mike Stone an English recording engineer and record producer. Stone worked with Queen, Blue Öyster Cult, Foreigner, Journey , Kiss, Asia, Lou Reed, Whitesnake, Joe Walsh and others. He has produced all of Demon's records since 1981, many of Discharge's albums as well as producing several other bands. |
Record Company/Label: | EMI / Queen Music Ltd |
Catalog/Release nr: | 3C 064 60033 (06460033) |
Vinyl Format: |
12" LP |
Year and Country | 1977, Made in italy |
Band Members and Musicians on: QUEEN NEWS OF THE WORLD |
Track Listing of: QUEEN NEWS OF THE WORLD |
Note: The photos on this page are taken from albums in my personal collection. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).
"News Of The World" Record Label Details: 3C 064 60033 ℗ 1977 Queen Productions Sound Copyright