Queen – Jazz [180g Black Vinyl, Half-Speed Mastered]

Description

Queen’s Jazz originally arrived in 1978 as the band’s seventh studio album, showcasing their ability to blend theatrical rock with playful experimentation. This edition on 180g black vinyl is half-speed mastered for improved fidelity, presented in a deluxe gatefold sleeve that highlights the album’s bold artwork.

The record spans a wide stylistic range, from the flamboyant rock of “Bicycle Race” and “Fat Bottomed Girls” to the shimmering harmonies of “Don’t Stop Me Now.” Other standouts like “Let Me Entertain You” underline Queen’s unmatched ability to combine virtuosity with crowd-pleasing energy. With its mix of humor, power, and precision, Jazz stands as a testament to the band’s late-70s creativity.

On vinyl, the half-speed mastering process brings out detail in Brian May’s layered guitars and Freddie Mercury’s dynamic vocals, while the heavyweight pressing adds warmth and presence. The gatefold jacket completes the package, making this pressing a striking way to experience one of Queen’s most adventurous albums.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Bicycle Race,” “Fat Bottomed Girls,” “Don’t Stop Me Now”
• Pressing details: Half-Speed Mastered, Gatefold jacket, heavyweight vinyl
• Genre/style: Rock, Glam Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock
• UPC: 050087400279

Jazz remains one of Queen’s most playful and diverse albums, presented here with enhanced sound and deluxe packaging for collectors and fans alike.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Mustapha
2. Fat Bottomed Girls
3. Jealousy
4. Bicycle Race
5. If You Can’t Beat Them
6. Let Me Entertain You

Side B:

1. Dead On Time
2. In Only Seven Days
3. Dreamer’s Ball
4. Fun It
5. Leaving Home Ain’t Easy
6. Don’t Stop Me Now
7. More Of That Jazz