A Review of the Queen - Complete Studio Album Collection
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Queen: The Studio Collection - 18-disc box set
High-quality colored vinyl versions of Queen's 15 studio albums!
Half-speed lacquers cut at Abbey Road Studios; mastered by Bob Ludwig using the original master tapes
Includes 108-page hardback book w/ archival material from Queen's Brian May, Roger Taylor
Sumptuous. Vinyl is how listeners first heard the legendary band Queen as the '70s dawned. A new 18-disc box set, Queen: The Studio Collection, features remastered editions of each of the band's albums, including three records - 1974's Queen II, 1991's Innuendo and 1994's Made in Heaven - that have their tracks spread over two LPs.
Reproduced to the highest standards of audio and artwork, the albums have been mastered by renowned engineer Bob Ludwig using the original source tapes. Miles Showell, at Abbey Road Studios, has perfected the technique of cutting lacquers at half speed. He runs the source file and the cutting lathe at 50% of the normal speed, which means double the accuracy in the cutting of the groove, resulting in superior reproduction of the music.
Each 180-gram vinyl disc boasts a different color that corresponds to the cover art featured on that album. The Studio Collection also comes packaged with a 108-page hardback book featuring archival material contributed by Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor, as well as by fans. The book offers introductions to each album, quotes from band members, rare photos, handwritten lyrics, various pieces of memorabilia and more.
As for the albums that appear in the set as double discs, Queen II features its tracks split between a black-colored LP and a white-colored LP in honor of the fact that the original record boasted a "Side White" and a "Side Black" rather than a "Side A" and "Side B"; while Innuendo and Made in Heaven, having been issued during the heyday of the CD, featured a run time that wouldn't allow for their songs to fit on a single disc.
All of the remastered albums also will be available for purchase separately on black vinyl.
Features:
• Collector's Edition 15 Albums Box Set (18 LP)
• Housed in flip-top box with slip-case protective cover
• Colored Vinyl
• 180g Vinyl
• Sourced from original master tapes
• Half-Speed Mastered
• Mastered By Bob Ludwig
• Lacquers Cut At Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell
• 12" x 12" 108-page lavishly illustrated hardback book
• Pressed at Optimal in Germany
• Innuendo & Made in Heaven - both pressed at 2LPs for this set
• Queen II pressed as 2LP set - black vinyl for side black and white vinyl for side white; each with custom etching on flip side
my melancholy blues progressive rock john deacon masked singer - Hudba
Queen II was originally released as a single disc on the standard EMI tan label, but with the sides dubbed “side white” and “side black”.
Apart from that volume the rest of the box is more or less exact replica. Off course all discs were originally released on black vinyl except for the Freddie Mercury posthumously released Made in heaven whose first release was on Ivory vinyl.
Queen did get a comeback in ‘84. Both because of The Works which both had several hits on it and also a few heavier rock tunes which apparently had been missed. But even more important for the comeback was Queens appearance at Live Aid! On the other hand the music video for “I want to break free” turned out to be too camp for many US fans, and Queen lost territory there and actually never toured there again.
The Innuendo artwork is by french 19th century artist Grandville. (Though off course the band member drawings are not by him)
The whole box is mastered by Ludwig BUT in the digital domain.
I used to be a huge Queen fan and I preordered the box at its original release. It’s a beauty throughout. Sound wise it’s fine but nothing special. In my opinion Queens records never really sounded that good… Except for the original UK release of The Game. That one is a KILLER!
Thank you for all your great videos Michael. I’ve watched them all.
Greetings from Denmark.
Anders
I also had a US pressing of The Game and it's also as good as the UK one.
Your passion for the music and the fair and even handed approach to discussing all aspects of the material makes your reviews a real pleasure.
I bought this box set too and I love it!
I only had Queen's Greatest Hits in my album collection, so this was a great way to get all their studio albums all at once. I love the presentation, book and overall sound of the albums. Very pleased.
And I love your channel.
Beautifully presented, thank you so much.
Worth every penny. I love everything about this set
Better you buy good DAC. This same Quality like Dark side of moon 30th version 2003. Old press A11 B10 matrix much much better. A3 B3 matrix let's not even talk.
thanks Michael for a great presentation. I Have been watching the channel for a long time now and the constant gets better and better. great stuff
I bought this for £229.99 brand new on sale in the UK from HMV last spring after watching your review and I would not have made the purchase if it wasn’t for your amazing and honest review. Thank you so much. I love listening to it.
I just received this boxed set from Acoustic Sounds a week ago. It took me all of 5 minutes or so to decide to buy it. My collection was also really short on Queen albums, so it seemed like a great opportunity. It is an absolutely beautiful set, and the records that I've listened to have all sounded great. I think I'll put on A Night at the Opera to see how Bohemian Rhapsody sounds. It's a song that you just can't help but sing along to at volume 11.. :-)
I also cleaned all the records as soon as I opened the box, took me quite some time, let me tell you. One of the best bands of all time, no question. They're also one of the smartest, best educated rock band of all time. As a mathematician, it's so inspiring to me that Brian May studied math/physics in college, even completing a PhD in astrophysics in 2007! Freddie even used his degree in graphic art and design when he came up with that awesome Queen coat of arms logo. They were also complete professionals perfectly in sync with each other, behind all the flash. There's a youtube video that analyzes their performance for Live Aid (I think), and it's kind of amazing all the many little details in those few minutes that most people wouldn't notice at all. There was a LOT of planning/practice so that they could give the best performance possible and still finish within the time limits they were allowed. All the performers were given a strict time limit, so Queen worked at doing the proper instrument setup in the shortest time possible to have more time to perform, even checking the tuning their instruments.
You’re the King to present this box-set of Queen !
Beautiful set. Thank you for sharing this. Another 'must have' for my collection.
It’s the ultimate collection piece!
I don’t have it yet, but I have a very big Queen collection. I just bought The Platinum Collection 6LP set.
Great band. Fantastic box. Very cool. Thanks Michael
Queen II is just amazing on every level!
Hey Michael. First I bought this upon its first release. I love it and listened to it thoroughly when I got it. I’m glad you got this and hope you like it. Queen is my favorite band. IMHO I think the greatest rock back we have had. Yep better than The Beatles. I have at least two versions of all their records. Many first press US releases. Cause I was there when they became known. Thx for finally doing a Queen review. You’ve ascended! 😆☮️
Hi Michael. New to your channel thanks to Rachel and her unboxing video.
I am a huge Queen fan myself, and would love to own this one day. Though, I do have quite a few originals, this would be icing on the cake for sure!
Take care ~Beth
Hello Miss 80 welcome to the channel :-)
I love your quietly measured and insightful videos. You are one cool dude!
Thank you.
David
Wales
UK
Queen, my favorite band since I was a child. Love every album and every song. I’m into vinyl since 2017 and first thing a look for was Queen. At the time it was sold out. 2015 1st edition of the box. But I’ll find one for little more money. Because I thought it will not be repressed. I’m satisfied with the quality of the box, covers and vinyl. The sound is good to very good. The problem is, could it be better? Michael Fremer showed email from Bob Ludwig. He said: it’s mastered from digital files because the tapes are not in a good condition. We did the best we could and spend a long time to make this records as good as it could be.
Fremer did not said that sound is bad directly, but he think so. He does. I saw a video where he comments a Rega Queen edition turntable and said “Great turntable, if only records from Queen box sounds good it will be great match “
With all I know about that, this could be definitive version of Queen in terms of sound quality. If they do something better I will be the first who will buy it 🙂
I’m surprised that you didn’t have this box already, but I’m glad you do now. And thank you for doing a video about my favorite band records.
Cheers Michael!
true, it's not AAA
If I remember correctly in that same review/discussion by Fremer on Queen, he said something along the lines of Bob Ludwig has to follow the directions of the client and publicly voicing disagreement would not be good for business. I read into that, that Ludwig may not have fully agreed with how Queen wanted the new remaster 'voiced' but that was what the client wanted. They aren't bad but IMO they could have been better even if from digital files.
That looks really good! Great video. Thank you
Hi Michael, another great video. I bought this beauty 3 years ago when it came back in print after the first batch sold out. It was always on my list of grails. Worth every penny, vinyl and book are gorgeous. Nice to see that you are enjoying it and that ANATO matches up to the VMP version - quite jealous that the VMP version was not readily available in Australia - you have cleared that regret for me, thank you. Cheers Matt
That looks like a great box set! Thanks for the detailed showing!
Looks great, need to get some more Queen records. Thanks for showing the booklet too! 👍🏻
Yip I agree with the others here... that was a great video and not too long at all!
You are right, The Works was definitely a comeback and had a bunch of successful singles.
One Vision was actually my first ever 7" single 💚
My favourite band. Thank you for sharing that beautiful collection. I'm only missing The Works and The Miracle which are proving to be very hard to find. Now I'm debating whether or not I should get the box set. Decisions decisions.
great 'box' review michael....i used to own all the queen albums when they first came out (saw them on their first american tour, opening for mott the hoople)...loved them from the start and this brought back those great memories...there's nothing that can be said about the music except that many of their albums originally ignored contain some amazing pieces that need to be heard...and this box seems well done all around....thank you for the time you took with these, including the book....be well...stay well....peace always...rocky
Nice review of the components.
Beautiful. I love Queen.
Great video. Relaxing and intriguing to listen as always
I've said this before but it bears repeating. SO appreciative of your comments about jacket quality my fine European friend. Keep up the great work!
I actually love the main Flash Gordon songs, just fantastically campy, with Freddie fully committing to singing these silly songs all out. At the very least, the soundtrack is so much more memorable than the actual movie.
Don't be having a go at the flash Gordon film now lol.
I'm glad you decided to do a video on this great box set. I was also very impressed with the quality of the vinyl pressings. The colored vinyl sounds as good as black. Flat, quiet & centered. I agree with you on everything except for your comment about the album covers. I would say they are good overall (not just "average"). All are faithful reproductions of the originals with all inserts and posters. In detail here are the highlights of the "special features" for some of the releases:
Queen II - as you mentioned it's on 2 single-sided LPs available only in this box set
A Night At The Opera - Embossed cover like original. VMP version has metallic lettering but not embossed.
Jazz - Embossed cover + poster as the original.
The Game - Metallic cover as the original
Innuendo - Spot varnish gatefold cover. Original was not gatefold and on one LP with some songs edited to fit.
Made in Heaven - Posters & LP with full track lengths for first time
The sonics are terrible compared to the OGs. Trash box.
I bought the boxset when it was released and still enjoyed it today. I also enjoy the book which explain the story of each album
thank you for you review - it's lovely -)
I have first or early pressings of all Queen LPs up to and including The Miracle. My copy of Jazz has the original bicycle race poster. I then stupidly bought the remainder on CD originally so now only have later vinyl pressings.
Okay --- I have just ordered this based in large measure by your review here, Michael. I am very excited about getting this. I've been on the hunt for awhile. Thank you! See you in the livestreams! 😊
did not know you are a queen fan Rachel
Oh yes... Killer Queen was an early 45 I owned way back when. I have a few Queen LPs and a few CDs but this box set brings it all in for me #RobertLudwig 🥰
Ein schönes, langes Video, Michael.
Wie ich das genossen habe.
Sexy Poster = "good all Time"
:-)
Queen = ein wirklich
königliches Boxset
Wegen der Liebe zum Detail, äußerst reizvoll u. ein Muss für Queens u. Vinyl - Fans!
❤️Heike
Great box. Is one of the highlights of my collection.
Your bad experience with Abbey Road half speed mastered albums, I can not share. I have over 20 half speed mastered Abbey Road releases and only the one Rolling Stones is really not good. E.g. the 4-LP box Marvin Gaye -What's going on is sonically close to the US version of the album by Kevin Gray.
Only the vinyl and pressing is of course not up to the standard as the RTI or Pallas pressed vinyl. You should be a little more open to the Abbey Road things again, that also worked with Optimal. The Abbey Road titles are for the general market, not audiophile releases of your quality standards, but they are affordable, sounding good and you can get them too and don't have to order abroad.
A Queen complete box set by Chad Kassem ? How much should that cost ? 1500 or 2000 Euro?
The big comeback of Queen was after their lifeaid performance in Wembley stadium. Great video👍
Any standouts sound wise so far? I’ve heard a few people say that the Queen II pressing in this set has a superior cover to the original that is sharper…they really did a good job plus they really cleaned up the sound of that album. The original of Queen II isn’t the best sounding from the originals.
I have the set, the earlier albums (debut through jazz) all beat out my original US copies and I’m selling them. They have insane clarity and a lot more bass than my “anemic” sounding us copies. However from the game on they are on par with the US originals in my opinion. I’ve heard that this pressing of Queen II beats out a UK original but I can’t vouch for that since I don’t have an original UK. The a night at the opera pressing is almost as good as an original uk (which i have) but falls a little short, the uk sounds a little bit “warmer” sounding i guess. Hopes this helps. Also, YES the queen ii cover looks f ing amazing. If you don’t get the box at least get the stand alone reissue online somewhere.
@@mattmcgourty7971 on the other hand I have the original UK pressing of Queen II. Pretty good pressing but not very specatular.
$500 USD - hmn, some early great albums, the latter, not so.
Began collecting Queen from the first album, first US release - this coincided with seeing them (2nd-row center Capitol Threatre, Passiac NJ) with Kansas (first tour) and Argent. Still have all my LPs, carefully maintained. I Like the candid review. Not a great fan of the later work - too much vocal excess but I purchased anyway as Brian May is a great guitarist.
I had this box set but got rid of it after comparing it to the UK originals. In comparison these remasters sounded compressed and very ”digital” (which of course they are). The originals had that warm analog touch we all love. Not saying the remasters are bad, but if you want the best I’d hunt clean copies of the UK originals. My two cents…
I would second this, but for US buyers this is the next best thing. It’s hard as hell and super expensive to hunt down original UKs that are clean, especially their first 3 or so albums and their last 2.
I came to the same conclusion. The sound of the remasters seems to have been as Queen (Brian May and Roger Taylor) wanted, with the CD's sounding the same as the vinyl. Original UK pressings sound much better and in some cases, even the US pressings. Possible exceptions maybe Queen II and the last few albums that were digital already (avoid the Hollywood remasters) or had very limited vinyl runs. Not a bad box set if you want to get the entire discography in one go but a bit of a fail for a dedicated Queen fan looking for the very best sonic experience.
I agree whenever any classic albums by the Beatles stones Zeppelin and queen they remaster them and I listen and think to myself this isn't how it sounded when I first heard it when it first came out I don't like the remastered versions
Remastering is a gimmick. It’s just a way to rehash music and sell it to people that already bought it. Mostly compressed and lifeless compared to the original analog cuts (where applicable). I don’t think I’ve ever bought a remaster that sounded better than an original. Half the time you get the original album and then a few outtakes but mostly live stuff that has nothing to do with it!
What’s worse to accommodate this you have rejigged artwork that spoils the original. If a stand alone album is great enough then it should be left like that.
the Innuendo wipes the floor with the 90's release
9:29 the best produced Queen album gets the best vinyl material(black) 😉😉
Thank you. Excellent review. Flash is awesome. Better than the later records.
I think Innuendo is a great album
Nice box set - unfortunately tooooo expensive for me, but I ordered Platinum Collection - coming out end of june. Hope I will get on time 🤞
Queen is just an amazing legendary band….Freddie Mercury is one of those rare talents….one of the greatest singers in music history. Plus, Dr. Brian May who is besides the fact one of the most virtuoso guitar players that we could have been graced with BUT highly educated astrophysicist!!!! But in a whole talented songwriters.
Great video, queen were a amazing band. Are you Austrian or German.
German Richard
My dad was used to be a huge Queen fan. I never listened to a whole album properly but ofc know a few hits. I am ready to spend a huge ton for this set to get into them haha. And if I don't like most of it, who cares, it's Queen! I haven't had one song which I don't like so far and I think I know around 33 tracks. I'm also wondering, are you perhaps going to get the new Abba set re-issue or picture disc set? If you like them of course
Really interesting video.
Now are Walmart editions with alternate colours in some albums. Is a nice collection for hard Queen fans as me
What in heavens name is wrong with me?...I have never owned or listened to a Queen album....oh Lord, Have Mercy on my wretched soul.....
Their first couple of albums are pretty damn heavy
Think yourself lucky!
@@emmethone2852 🤣
Ok. I’ll give u the info you need on this topic. The best Queen Albums are as follows. Queen 1, Queen 2 and Sheer Heart Attack. This is not an order of my preference- just the best 3. Next in line would be the next 2 albums. A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races. Still great albums but both show Queen transitioning into their next phase of sound. Anything you like after that is just icing on the cake. Queen 1 came out when I was in 8th Grade. I lived through the era front row seat. I was there. I know. Great Music. Great Times. 👍
Hey Michael, you should do a video on your original collection you had before going to university. You seem to like new audiophile reissues, I would like to hear about your oiginals.
I see you like the enclosure - box. Check out the Reader's Digest and Longines Sysphony boxes from the 1950s onward - same quality and still they hold up 70 years later. BTW - those were produced by RCA special division.
I pre ordered the limited edition Queen greatest hits 1 2 and 3 6 lp colored vinyl box set coming out June 17th
I don't have any Queen albums on vinyl looks like I need to pick some up since they have been re-issued. A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, Jazz. The Works and The News of the World I'll like get.
I’ve got the original box set - up to The Works - from the 80s (present when I was younger). That’s not all that much to talk about, vinyl thin, no original covers etc. This looks way better.
I am not really a Queen fan, just have the old MFSL "A Night at the Opera" for songs like Bohemian Rhapsody and Love of my Life, i.e. for sentimental reasons more or less. It sounds really good, but has become absurdly expensive nowadays. Does someone here have the DCC which is even more expensive? Does is sound better?
I bought the box set from the first run and i also bought the limited edition Rega planer 1 Queen turn table to play them on
Michael has anyone ever said that your glasses are awesome 🙂
Your video is all I needed to decide if buy it or not. It will arrive in 2 days D: lol
This is a TREASURE box set , I also short on Queen LPs but I’m too afraid it’ll not arrive safely to my country 😔
תזמין מאמזון כפרות, שירות 10/10
@@itayashkenazy2895 מזמין מהם המון אבל תקליטים בודדים . הזמנת מהם boxset ?
@@yanivshef992 כן. אצלי תמיד עוטפים שופרא.. לא רואה בעיה 🤟
Great review as always! You probably already can, but would be good to be able to buy these versions individually as well. Then you could miss out Hot Space 😮 🤣
you can they were released the same time as the box set individually on black vinyl for those who could not afford or they just wanted to pick and choose the albums they wanted to buy colored only available in the box
My favorite Queen is the “no synthesizers” era. I did pick up a few of the single Bob Ludwig reissues and found them to be mastered quietly. They sounded good except for a defect in song one of Queen II. I am stuck with it; bought it used.
I had the same problem with queen II. Clicking at the start of side A tried 3 different copies and all the same and they were all new👍
Rocking the dual hex. Freddie would be proud! 👍🏼😎
…Yes, I know they’re more Elton!
Flash Gordon soundtrack is one of my favorite soundtracks ever. I agree w/ you that some of the jackets should have been glossy instead of matte finish.
If I have my time-line correct, I sense that their Live Aid concert performance helped to push them & The Works Lp into the "come-back" position ?
I like you are suspect to the abbey road 1/2 speed. I bought the 40th of Elton John’s GYBR and it sounded terrible to me. My wife even stuck her head in the room and made a comment on how bad she thought it was and she likes everything! I know I’m not discussing Queen but have you listened to the Elton 1/2 speeds? I want to get more but am Leary to do so. What are your thoughts?
No i do not know them Mark
Could you or someone help me out where to look for new and upcoming releases. Where could I keep track of what's coming out new or remestered albums. I have tried Google but to many suggestions come up. Thank you
Your father threw away all of your records when you were at University!? Have you replaced everything?
I lost a lot a records from my teens - some stolen from my brother’s part at my parents’ house and some “lost” from another brother’s loft while I lived overseas! So frustrating!
Play The Beatles Happiness Is A Warm Gun and Queen Bohemian Rhapsody back to Back.
Lead Me Not Into Temptation own most of the originals; but after this I believe I’m gonna get it.
Radio Ga Ga is one of my favorite song ever. I am from the early 80s and that song for me is pure 80s and take me back to my childhood. It defines a generation. PS Longer videos are fun too!
Michael I have to stop watching your stream and reviews it's costing me to much money 😂
Hi, could you tell me how much you paid for the box??
I’m just thinking is there any big difference to the 2015 version?
no i think not at all Laust
About come back. Actually after The Works they feel like they need a break. Then Live Aid happened and Queen did a most amazing gig a the crowd and press said it was the best one at Live aid. After that they simply stayed together and next year A Kind Of Magic came out.
So. It was never a break and logically no come back.
15 studio albums in 20 years. Amazing! Not a lot of time to pause 😀
On the fence on some of the Led Zeppelin box sets. Would love to see reviews if you have any of them.
"The Works". Yep. It is kind of a 'come-back' album - after the (USA) failure of "Hot Space" and taking a well-earned couple of years off. (Ignore the movie plot about this period - it's wrong.)
"The Works" - so called because Freddie, I believe, said "let's give them the works" for this album. And they did! So much variety of music.
I wish they would re release their live albums on vinyl especially live killers have it on cassette and cd but not on vinyl maybe do a live box set
You buy so many vinyl we never gonna get our whole lives.
Just one question:
Have you encountered a bad pressing? Warped, non fill or full of crackles and pops? And what do you about it?
I have encountered tons of bad Abbey Road remaster ....
@@Michael45RPM True. In the case of the famous Abbey Road remasters reality does not live up to the expectations.
I have owned it for at least 10 years
I bought UK first press.😀 Higher quality.
News of the World comes before Jazz. Queen The Miracle, is not called petrol (in the US) . Maybe jade, or light green, or even lime green.
What’s happened with “Live Killers..?
Is not on the box..?
not an studio album?
CD remastered sound is much better then LP sound, and much cheaper....good morning...!!!
Morgen kommt Queen Rock Montreal.....
I have many of those albums as UK 1st Presses which I have owned from new, sadly I find that even the UK 1st pressings have consistently poor sound quality, dull and flat sounding, at the end of the day if the master tapes are poor no amount of remastering will make them sound better, the other artist whose recordings sound consistently poor is Elton John, quite why I have never been able to ascertain, other artists have the odd bad recording but often there are also stunning sounding recordings in the catalogue. Maybe the studio, recording equipment, recording engineer or a lack of care and attention? You cannot make a silk purse from a sows ear?
I would love to hear this box on your Einstein system. If I walked into the Einstein dealer in Germany and said I wanted the system that The 45RPM Audiophile has, how many Euros would I be spending?
Nevermind. I just looked it up.
Your dad tossed your records for golf cart space. That’s rough. This could be a video subject.
Click Bait :-)
No residual bitterness? Bloody Hell !
I love this set, but mine got absolutely trashed in transit from the UK to the US from Amazon. Got a partial refund but it’s still disappointing. They all sound pretty great, but i’d rather ditch the book in place of a “b-sides and rarities” disc. I really don’t want to hunt down all the singles that I’ll rarely play on my system.
I’m a fan of your channel but these pressings are the same masters (from digital source) which were used for the 2011 CD’s. They lack incredible in dynamics and even before I got into audiophile records (and equipment) I noticed it lacked all the dynamics and quality my original Dutch pressings did have (let alone org UK’s). As a matter of fact, some years ago, this was my eyeopener to not trust any release and check the source. I do not understand why you advice this box to your viewers. Given the fact of it’s digital source and without giving even one original (or just one analog) record a spin.
I hear you Michael…it’s an abbey road
Have most everything I want original
thats cool!!!
@@Michael45RPM
I would like to think so too.
Super awesome. :-)
❤️Heike
This came 2018 I have individual records in color- but the box would be better-
The original jackets of the first 3 UK albums were all laminated.
If you close your eyes and listen to this review you would swear it’s Jurgen Klopp!! Anyone agree?
i wonder if you are a police fan? the greatest hits that was recently released by Abby Road sounds really good...I think you would like it!
hmmmmmm .... sure?
i really think you would the sound is pretty great...I have read others who say the same thing...if you get it I would love to see you do a review of it! ps. i really enjoy your videos!
Geil....sowas von Pink Floyd ...hoffendlich kommt sowas auch noch....
Das wärs!
This guy looks like the dude from live-action Hellboi movies
Outstanding.....This is how you make a box set. Michael Jackson's dumb Estate needs to take notes
I've had several of these boxes. The production values are incredible. The artwork and packaging is first rate. Unfortunately the sound quality pales in comparison to UK first pressings. Far too polite. The originals really rip n tear when you turn them up.
Turquoise color i think
I wish Steve Wilson would tackle this box. The original masters weren’t that great and his work would be a good match.
like that idea Dan
I have all original Queen albums on vinyl or on CD or most of the time both and I can say that originals are hardly matched. You do not improve perfection. Especially the first ones (up to The Game) which were on Elektra records. This vinyl label always made fine pressings which can not be said of all labels.
Of course this box set is fantastic for someone who has few Queen albums and visual is splendid.
Hours of pleasure garanteed and "danger" of cracking for the music of Queen.