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Press Release: Live At The Rainbow Released in September
QUEEN TO RELEASE RARE RECORDING OF LANDMARK CONCERT
QUEEN: LIVE AT THE RAINBOW ’74
Previously unreleased first live album finally surfaces after 40 year wait.
Sunday 31st March 1974 is a landmark date in the history of rock music.
It is now celebrated in the multi format release of a rare recording
made at legendary London venue The Rainbow, of a concert by a then
up-and-coming band called Queen. Few who turned up for that iconic
performance could have predicted they would go on to become arguably the
world’s best and most successful rock group, although many more may
have suspected it after this stunning show.
Among the unique material contained in this release are over a dozen
tracks never previously released on any official Queen live album. The
release will come in CD, Vinyl and standard DVD or SD Blu-Ray formats
available as standard releases or special limited edition sets as well
as digital formats.
Now, a remarkable 40 years later, Queen: Live at the Rainbow ’74 has
finally surfaced from the archives, providing an invaluable record of
emerging superstars demonstrating their talent.
Queen, Virgin Records and Eagle Rock Entertainment are proud to
announce that Queen: Live at the Rainbow ‘74 will be released on 8th
September 2014 (UK on Virgin Records) and 9th September 2014 (US through
Hollywood Records) in a variety of formats all newly mixed and mastered
to the highest contemporary standard. These range from a standard two
CD package, a DVD, an SD Blu-ray, a gate-fold double vinyl (including an
audio reproduction of the aforementioned original live album), a
quadruple vinyl boxed set, to a super deluxe collector’s edition. This
comprehensive and fascinating package includes two CDs, a DVD and
Blu-Ray, a 60 page hardback book containing many rare photographs, and
various items of memorabilia such as reproductions of the tickets, show
souvenir programme and poster, as well as material from the band
members’ personal archives. (Full details of the
various packages which will be released can be found at the end of this
release). Vinyl and super deluxe formats are released as limited
editions.
These recordings capture Queen at that time in all their glory: the
dramatic stage presence, the highly original self-penned repertoire of
songs, high-energy performances coupled with stunning melodic and
harmonic content, and the uncompromising perfectionist approach to every
aspect of their performance which is still maintained to this day.
Queen dazzled their audiences in 1974 with an unforgettable show
delivered with a skill and confidence which belied their youth. The
tape machines were rolling, capturing the highly electric performances.
Now, to mark the 40th anniversary of these legendary shows, here,
finally, is Queen: Live at the Rainbow ’74 - lovingly restored, edited,
mixed and digitally mastered, and including much footage never
previously seen. It is a collection every Queen fan will want to
possess.
Queen will be touring North America, Asia and Australia this summer
with virtuoso vocalist Adam Lambert. The tour kicks off June 19th at
Chicago's United Center. Tour dates and ticket information can be found
at queenonline.com.
Click here to read the expanded Live At The Rainbow press release and tracklistings for each format.
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