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Queen – Sheer Heart Attack

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Genre:Rock
Style:Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Prog Rock
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Tracklist

Brighton Rock
Killer Queen
Tenement Funster
Flick Of The Wrist
Lily Of The Valley
Now I'm Here
In The Lap Of The Gods
Stone Cold Crazy
Dear Friends
Misfire
Bring Back That Leroy Brown
She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettoes)
In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited

Credits (11)

Notes

The third studio album by the British rock band Queen was recorded from July to September 1974 at Trident Studios in London, AIR Studios in London, Wessex Studios in London and Rockfield Studios in Monmouth (Wales). It was released on 8 November 1974 by EMI Records in the United Kingdom and on 12 November 1974 by Elektra Records in the United States.

Album with the famous cover showing a Mick Rock photo.

Digressing from the progressive themes featured on their first two albums, this album featured more conventional rock tracks and marked a step towards the "classic" Queen sound. It was produced by the band and Roy Thomas Baker and launched Queen to mainstream popularity in both the UK and throughout the world.

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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-01, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album
    		EMI – 5C 062-96025Netherlands1974Netherlands — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Stereo, 1st Issue
    		Elektra – P-8516EJapan1974Japan — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-08, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Stereo
    		EMI – EMC 3061, EMI – 0C 062 ◦ 96 025UK1974UK — 1974
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, CassetteSheer Heart Attack
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    		EMI – TC-EMC 3061, EMI – OC 244 o 96025UK1974UK — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – 1C 062-96 025, EMI Electrola – 1C 062-96 025Germany1974Germany — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – 8E 062 96 025Portugal1974Portugal — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – 3C 064-96025Italy1974Italy — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – 7C 062-96025Scandinavia1974Scandinavia — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		Elektra – EKS 1026New Zealand1974New Zealand — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-01, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album
    		EMI – EMCJ (L) 5030South Africa1974South Africa — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – EMC 3061Greece1974Greece — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-01, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Promo, CP
    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-01, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, CP
    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
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    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-01, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Club Edition, RCA Music Service
    		Elektra – 7E-1026RUS1974US — 1974
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    LP, Album, SP
    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Club Edition, RCA Music Service
    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Unofficial Release
    		Union – TD-1822Taiwan1974Taiwan — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, CSM
    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, CassetteSheer Heart Attack
    Cassette, Album
    		Elektra – TC-51026US1974US — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
    		EMI – 2C 066-96025France1974France — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – 1 J 064-96025, EMI – 1 J064-96.025Spain1974Spain — 1974
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Stereo
    		EMI – 5C 062-96025Netherlands1974Netherlands — 1974
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Butterfly Label
    		Elektra – 7ES 1026Canada1974Canada — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-08, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Stereo
    		EMI – EMC 3061, EMI – OC 062 ◦ 96 025Denmark1974Denmark — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – EMC 3061, EMI – OC 062 ◦ 96025UK1974UK — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – 1A 062-96025Netherlands1974Netherlands — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-01, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, CTH - Terre Haute Pressing
    		Elektra – 7E-1026US1974US — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-08, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – EMC 3061, EMI – OC 062 ◦ 96 025Sweden1974Sweden — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, 8-Track CartridgeSheer Heart Attack
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo, Black Cartridge
    		Elektra – ET-81026US1974US — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974-11-08, CassetteSheer Heart Attack
    Cassette, Album, Dolby
    		Elektra Records – CEK-1026Canada1974Canada — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
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    		EMI – EMC 3061India1974India — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, 8-Track CartridgeSheer Heart Attack
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Club Edition
    		Elektra – ET-81026, Elektra – S 124000US1974US — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, 8-Track CartridgeSheer Heart Attack
    8-Track Cartridge, Album, Stereo
    		EMI – 8X-EMC-3061, EMI – 0C 346 ○ 96025UK1974UK — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, CassetteSheer Heart Attack
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    		EMI – 1C244-96025, EMI Electrola – 1C244-96025Germany1974Germany — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Promo
    		Elektra – P-8516EJapan1974Japan — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, CassetteSheer Heart Attack
    Cassette, Album, White Paper Labels
    		EMI – TC-EMC 3061, EMI – 0C 244 o 96025UK1974UK — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album
    		EMI – EMC 3061, EMI – OC 062 ◦ 96 025UK1974UK — 1974
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    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, VinylSheer Heart Attack
    LP, Album, Reissue, Butterfly Label
    		Elektra – 7ES 1026Canada1974Canada — 1974
    New Submission
    Cover of Sheer Heart Attack, 1974, CassetteSheer Heart Attack
    Cassette, Album, Stereo, Yellow Labels
    		EMI – 1 J 244-96.025, EMI – 1J 244-96.025Spain1974Spain — 1974
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    Reviews

    • Blaine78's avatar
      Blaine78
      Sounds excellent. Really great first press from Japan. Happy to have it in my collection.
      • elijah.rb71's avatar
        elijah.rb71
        Edited 4 months ago
        Pressing sounds great, the LP was nice and flat without any noticeable surface noise. Mine also had a weird stain over track B6 like another user stated. I also noticed that mine was incredibly dusty and absolutely covered in what seemed like little bits of paper from the inner sleeve when I first pulled the record out. I always clean my records before listening to them, but that was sort of a shock considering it was a brand new copy. Would recommend though for sure!
        • Retro.Records's avatar
          Retro.Records
          Hard to find, but one of Queen's best albums.The artwork is nice
          • MarcusBonnici's avatar
            MarcusBonnici
            Would love for someone to let me know whether there is a difference in audio between the 3U-3U and 4U-4U pressings of Sheer Heart Attack. Thanks!
            • MarcusBonnici's avatar
              MarcusBonnici
              Would love for someone to let me know whether there is a difference in audio between the 3U-3U and 4U-4U pressings of Sheer Heart Attack. Thanks!
              • ziri_plays's avatar
                ziri_plays
                Edited 7 months ago
                The first of the Ludwig remasters that I purchased on vinyl. The other versions of SHA I was familiar with were the Parlophone '93 CD remaster, and the 2011 streaming version.

                So before I get to reviewing the sound here, let's discuss Sheer Heart Attack. Without a doubt, one of Queen's best and most cohesive albums, and the first that truly showcased their wild creativity, effortless diversity, not to mention campy bombast. It's my favourite Queen record of the 70s, and their most digestible dish before they went completely over the top with the excessive Night at the Opera.

                So then, on to this 2015 pressing. How does it sound? Absolutely superb. Lots of definition without being harsh or brittle. The low end booms without being overpowering. Stereo image is engaging without being exaggerated. The overall sound is full, thick and powerful.

                Is there compression? Yes. Is it distracting? In some moments, but nothing to detract from the overall experience. Ludwig and co. have delivered a sound this is truly engaging.

                There is some noise going on beneath the craziness, audible only during the outros of Now I'm Here and Lap of the Gods Revisited.

                Ignore the snobby audiophiles trashing the sound here. The truth is Queen never were an audiophile-type of group. They just made fun, awesome music that was, in Freddie's own words, made for listening to then disposing of.

                Looking forward to grabbing the rest of the Ludwig remasters!
                • dgropp's avatar
                  dgropp
                  The good: sounds great, very quiet and detailed. Probably the same as 2015 virgin pressing, but not sure. This is a great album, and hearing it on vinyl is a great experience. The cover art is great too, which is not a given in this day and age.
                  The bad: no poly sleeve. There’s a huge stain all over “she make me..” but luckily doesn’t affect the sound. Still weird that it passed any quality control.
                  Would buy again.
                  • JessicaF84's avatar
                    JessicaF84
                    Horrible static sound on 3 copies of track 1. Dunno if this is a pressing flaw or what but it's obnoxious
                    • D4v1dw13st02's avatar
                      D4v1dw13st02
                      Side A is amazing but side B seems to have a little bit of muffled voices by the bass overpowering but that’s not to bad. Does anyone else have that problem?
                      • recordswillberecords's avatar
                        recordswillberecords
                        This version should have 4 cuts corner images, but the photos are misleading.
                        Can someone please correct the images on this version?

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