News Of The World[LP]

I just heard this album in its entirety for the 1st time in my adult life, though the LP has been sitting in our home since 1977, and I've heard the bulk of it since I was under the age of 10 (My Mom has always had good taste in music). It's not that I didn't want to hear the whole thing, it's just that I wanted to hear it remastered, and the fact that our only record player has been out of commission for well over 10 years. Anywho, it just came in the mail, and I have to say, it's a CLASSIC. I don't know why the Punk Rock scene had a problem w/ this band: Punk was about whatever you wanted to do, however you wanted to do it...there weren't supposed to be any rules. This album is a combination of classic hard rock/metal, punk, power Pop, Funk, Flamenco, and Rockabilly/Jazz. Didn't Punk draw from many of these styles? Also, Queen's subject matter never stuck to the typical sex, drugs, and rock n roll mindset. Their lyrics were poetic and literary. Again, doesn't punk evoke these same traits? Honestly, all kinds of Rock float my boat, and as different as each may be, they're all like distant relatives to me. This album is one of my favorite kinds: The kind of album where each song is different in style and tone from the next. Love albums like that. No stone is left unturned...though, I would've loved a Prog Rock song w/ Gothic, Mythological elements thrown in the mix, for good measure. This is a Queen album, isn't it? Also, what struck me most was how this album never seems to have stages to it: It sounds like a story that just keeps beginning and evolving, then just stops leaving you w/ your thoughts. The diversity of the music probably has a lot to do w/ that. I also love the opposite -- "unified theme" albums where the songs sound like they're filtering in and through each other, but sometimes that can get tedious after many listenings. The variety of styles and songsmanship on this album really reflects how technically-able these four guys were. As classic 1977 rock as this piece is, it sounds remarkably contemporary (though bands that have an acoustic, real sound don't seem to be THE THING right now on the radiowaves)and actually sounds fresher than much of what's out there now. Familiar territory again... A word about the sound quality of this Japanese mini-LP remaster (which, by the way, the art reproduction is great and fun to look through...if you lived in the era of LPs, EPs, 8-tracks, and Cassettes, it takes you back...I wonder why more new records aren't presented this way; it's so RETRO! LPs still rock! Though CDs kill best!): I don't know what some of these reviewers are talking about...this remaster is EXCELLENT! The sound quality of this remake has almost the same contemporary clarity that KISS's new SONIC BOOM double album has. I have an excellent SONY Digital CD player w/ accompanying high-quality SONY Digital headphones, and I don't detect any limitations. To me, it sounds like the 1977 master tapes were kept in good shape/or reproduced well in 2001. I'm a little miffed that I hesitated to buy this album over a year ago, because of some of the reviews here. So, if you're on the fence, don't be. Get it! Now, I'm excited to get the companion reissue of THE GAME (1980), the other Queen album of my childhood. ROCK ON, PEOPLE!

I go back and forth between this and Sheer Heart Attack as the very best Queen albums of all time. Their 1st is real good, a little dated sounding. The 2nd is less satisfying, but tolerable, with the group's first two great tracks included ("Ogre Battle," "Seven Seas of Rhye.") Sheer Heart Attack rules the day, although it's easier to take in small doses. Their universally acknowledged classic, A Night at the Opera, is actually not as great as its reputation, although it obviously shines with about six top-notch cuts ("Death on Two Legs" is likely the best tune on the disc.) A Day at the Races suffered from the sequel slump; "Tie Your Mother Down" and the underrated "White Man" rocked, while the rest sounded hashed out in a few days off from the road ("Drowse" is the main culprit, here.) News of the World is an absolute rebound, in all ways. Sure, it is not as progressive as earlier discs. It's not as pretty as the last few, production-wise. It's a rock-laden affair, with every positive and negative aspect of that term included. The hits are obviously great, but what is interesting is that many of the album tracks are better, and amongst their best songwriting efforts ever. "Spread Your Wings" should have been a top 10 hit, "Standing on the Sidewalk" shows off the most elemental - and fun - aspect of the band's ethos, "All Dead, All Dead" competes with nearly any '70s Queen song - even "Bohemian Rhapsody" - and "It's Late" is an anthem of epic proportions that is a real testament to their songwriting and production skills. Regardless of your thoughts on "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions," this is a classic, from start to finish, and one of the very first places to start a Queen album collection. It is likely that you may even skip the first two tracks and listen to the rest, in exact running order, it's that good.

Just got the queen album news of the world, from the record doctor. Awesome , plays and sounds great looks like it is brand new. Very impressive. Definitely will buy from him again!

Very clean cd for being used.

We Will Rock You/ We Are The Champions tracks 1 and 2 of course. This whole album Rocks. My favorite cut is Fight From The Inside.

The 1977 release vinyl has seen numerous reprints and versions over the years, with approximately 400 different variations available. Among this vast selection, this particular reprint stands out, although it is not necessarily the most difficult to obtain. From my perspective, it appears to be crafted as a novelty item, much like many other recent reprints in the market. One notable aspect of this reprint is its sound quality. It seems that the music has been mastered from a digital copy, resulting in a slightly more metallic and crisp tone compared to earlier issues. While this may be a matter of personal preference, it does provide a unique listening experience for those interested in exploring different renditions of the same album. Considering its price tag of $23, this cute new piece of vinyl serves as an affordable addition to your collection of reprints. It complements your existing records and adds a touch of novelty to your display. The price seems reasonable given the current market trends and the demand for such items. If you are a collector or a fan of the 1977 release, this reprint offers an opportunity to own a distinct version of the album. It may not be the most elusive or exclusive edition, but it contributes to the overall charm of your vinyl collection.

Firstly, I must say that it does sound brilliant on vinyl and even for a repressing is not 'walled' or compressed beyond belief that leads to distortion as many have been. Though I will say that it wasn't through AMAZON that I listened to it, as when this arrived it was WARPED beyond belief, probably the worst warp I've ever seen. This was just one out of FOUR records that I got in this order that were WARPED to some degree from AMAZON. One had the labels bubbled causing the warp, and the other with the whole record being warped! I wish i could recommend buying this from AMAZON, being at such a good price that has kept me buying even since I've had 7 records in the last year that I've had to get refunds that were "WARPED"! This was the last record I ordered and will be from AMAZON after being told numerous times that feedback would be given to their " Fulfilment Centre" ( there's some irony in the that being the name of it, if you catch my drift) , which unlike the greatness of this album on vinyl, has fallen on deaf ears!! I love this album, a heavier and dirtier Queen than earlier albums, 'Sheer Heart Attack' is an awesome track and one of my favourites on this album. Seek it out and enjoy!

Besides the great album's cover, which was a painting by American sci-fi artist Frank Kelly Freas, and being a teenage hood old favorite of mine.......... the music within is fit for a Queen.......fan. My favorite is It's Late (some great guitar work by astronomer Brian May), along with Sleeping on the Sidewalk, and Melancholy Blues where Freddy is at his best and I end all my parties with this one. Of coarse this is the birth of We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions, as well as Get Down Make Love......some queen psychedelic rock. Its cool, turn your kids onto it.

Superbe coffret à tirage limité. Certes l'album "News of the World" sortie en 1977 n'est pas le meilleur crue du groupe et cette présentation semble disproportionnée par rapport au succès mitigé de l'album, mais le design et les déclinaisons marketing de l'époque n'ont pas pris une ride. La pochette à elle seule est peut-être l'une des pochettes les plus marquantes de cette époque. Puis n'oublions pas que les tubes planétaires "We Will Rock You" et "We are the Champions" font partis des titres proposés sur ce vinyle. Bel objet avec 3CD, 1DVD, le vinyle, un superbe livre et des goodies de l'époque, tout ceci pour vous replonger dans la nostalgie d'une période révolue mais intemporelle et indémodable. Good Save the Queen !

The record is fine as anticipated but i was unhappy about the packaging and delivery and my review in which i stated this was rejected.I dont see the point in reviews only getting published if negative points are rejected so i think this will be my last one. I dont like writing negative reviews but feel i should have the right to do so if asked to write about my experience.

Es ist nicht ganz einfach, die 'signature songs' von Queen zu definieren - es gibt einfach zu viele Möglichkeiten. SIcher gehört BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY mit dazu, auch KILLER QUEEN und CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE, sogar A KIND OF MAGIC oder I WANT TO BREAK FREE. Und wie steht es mit SOMEBODY TO LOVE, NOW I'M HERE und ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST? Anyway, vermutlich können sich alle Queen-Fans und mehr noch, jeder und jede, der/die auch nur etwas Musikinteresse hat, darauf einigen, dass die aus zwei Eiern stammenden Zwillinge WE WILL ROCK YOU und WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS zur Signature Klasse, und zwar nicht nur von Queen, sondern der Rockmusik überhaupt, gehören. WE WILL ROCK YOU spielt in derselben Liga wie Deep Purple's SMOKE ON THE WATER, Rolling Stone's SATISFACTION, Jethro Tull's LOCOMOTIVE BREATH, Led Zeppelin's WHOLE LOTTA LOVE und Beethovens SYMPHONIE 5. WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS - das hat die Bedeutung von Rod Stewart's I AM SAILING und Frank Sinatra's Interpretation des all time Klassikers NEW YORK, NEW YORK, ist aber noch vielfältiger 'nutzbar', wenn dieser Begriff auf ein Lied angewendet werden kann. Beide Songs eröffnen das Album NEWS OF THE WORLD, das somit ohne weiteres zu den wichtigsten Rock-Alben der Musikgeschichte gezählt werden muss - mit anderen Worten, nach gut 5 Minuten ist alles klar. Und sonst? Ja, das Album hat noch weitere Titel, und die traumwandlerische Sicherheit des gottbegnadeten Quartetts Mercury - May - Deacon - Taylor, Versatzstücke aus Varieté und Kirmesmusik, Rockabilly und 20er-Jahre-Schlager, Hard Rock und Jazz, Blues und Rock'n'Roll, Swing und Pop mit ironisch-süffisanten, augenzwinkernden und lasziven Texten zu verbinden, feiert auch in den anderen Titeln des übermenschlich-grossen NEWS OF THE WORLD fröhliche Urständ: SHEER HEART ATTACK ist ein total überdrehter Hochgeschwindigkeitstrack, gefolgt vom trocken-sardonischen ALL DEAD, ALL DEAD, das eine echte Gemme im ohnehin glitzernden Queen-Werk darstellt. SPREAD YOUR WINGS is a song of hope - groß, jung, frei und voller Breitwand-Optimismus. Dann der vielleicht schwächste Song des Albums FIGHT FROM THE INSIDE, der allerdings immer noch jeder anderen Band zur Ehre gereichen würde, und der sozusagen als Server für einen weiteren Signature Song der Queen-Klasse dient: GET DOWN MAKE LOVE, schwül, darkroomig, verschwitzt und doch ironisch. SLEEPING ON THE SIDEWALK zeigt Queen einmal mehr in Schlager-Laune, gefolgt von einem weiteren echten Diamanten: WHO NEEDS YOU, das an melodiöser Vielfalt, stops, bridges und tempi-Wechseln wohl nur von Queen selbst übertroffen werden kann. IT'S LATE ist dann wieder ganz großes Kino und zeigt nochmal und nochmal und immer wieder die geniale kompositorische Kunst der Queen, gefolgt vom erst verzweifelten, dann doch hoffnungsvollen MY MELANCHOLY BLUES - sehr britisch, sehr Freddie, sehr fein. NEWS OF THE WORLD gehört mit Fug und Recht zu den 10 wichtigsten, strahlendsten, schönsten Rock-Alben der Welt und aller (bisherigen) Zeiten. Meine Damen und Herren, erheben wir uns von den Plätzen!

Lo mejor los discos. Lo demás no me llama la atención, fotos, hijas con comentarios del grupo, popsters. Nada de eso lo utilizo y termina en un cajón. Pero los CD y el vinilo si es interesante.

Perfeito.