TheJakartaPost

Please Update your browser

Your browser is out of date, and may not be compatible with our website. A list of the most popular web browsers can be found below.
Just click on the icons to get to the download page.

Jakarta Post

Queen to release ‘News of the World’ 40th anniversary edition

Legendary British rock band Queen is set to release an exclusive edition of its sixth studio album, News of The World, on Nov. 17.

Ni Nyoman Wira (The Jakarta Post)
Jakarta
Thu, September 7, 2017

Share This Article

Change Size

Queen to release ‘News of the World’ 40th anniversary edition Queen's lead guitarist, Brian May. (Shutterstock/-)

Legendary British rock band Queen is set to release an exclusive edition of its sixth studio album, News of the World, on Nov. 17.

This move is said to be part of the 40th anniversary celebration of the original album’s release in October 1977.

The exclusive edition reportedly would consist of a DVD of Queen: The American Dream; a "pure analogue" vinyl; a 60-page hardcover book with unreleased photographs, posters and three CDs; and the original album that has 11 tracks, Raw Sessions and Bonus Track. The Raw Sessions, said to be the most intriguing part of the new release, boast alternative versions of the tracks that fans have never heard before.

Read also: Rock band Slank to tour four 'pesantren' in September

The exclusive edition of Queen's sixth album 'The News of The World' as part of the album's 40th anniversary.
The exclusive edition of Queen's sixth album 'The News of The World' as part of the album's 40th anniversary. (queenonline.com/File)

“Every lead vocal is different, as are most of the lead guitar parts and a great many other instrumental details,” read the official statement on the Queen’s website, adding that it would include a different full-length version of “We Are The Champion”.

Meanwhile, the one-hour Queen: The American Dream DVD will invite fans to enjoy the band’s onstage and off-stage footages that were recorded during their 1977's News of the World tour in United States.

Those interested to purchase the album, priced at £112 (US$146), can pre-order via the band’s official website. (kes)

Your Opinion Matters

Share your experiences, suggestions, and any issues you've encountered on The Jakarta Post. We're here to listen.

Enter at least 30 characters
0 / 30

Thank You

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate your feedback.