Queen's lavish, everything-at-once masterpiece, home to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and a riot of music-hall, hard rock and balladry. Expensive, ambitious and irresistible. Their defining statement. Not the headline release, but a genuine highlight.
On vinyl: Original '70s pressings vary widely in quality; check reviews of the specific reissue you're considering.
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Tracks from this album on our lists
- Bohemian Rhapsody on Best Songs of the 1970s, Best Rock Songs of All Time, Best Rock Songs of All Time, Best 1970s Rock Songs
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More from Queen — where to go next
If you have A Night at the Opera, these are the Queen records worth reaching for next.
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A Night at the Opera1975 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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Sheer Heart Attack1974 · RockClassic
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A Day at the Races1976 · RockClassic
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News of the World1977 · RockClassic
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The Game1980 · RockClassic
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