Queen — Queen II
Known pressings
52 distinct releases are catalogued for this album. Year, country, label and catalogue number are what identify a pressing — match all four before you buy.
| Year | Country | Label | Catalogue # | Format |
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| 1974 | GB | — | — | 12" Vinyl |
| 1974 | GB | EMI | EMA 767, OC 064 • 95186 | 12" Vinyl — 3rd press |
| 1974 | US | Elektra | EKS 75082 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1976 | JP | Elektra | P-10119E | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | GB | EMI, Fame | FA 41 3099 1, FA 4130991 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1984 | GB | EMI | FA 4130991 | 12" Vinyl |
| 1986 | GB | EMI | CDP 7 46205 2 | CD — UK-CD-FA 3099 under barcode |
| 1986 | XE | EMI | CDP 7 46205 2 | CD |
| 1987 | JP | EMI | CP32-5377 | CD |
| 1991 | JP | EMI | TOCP-6675 | CD |
| 1991 | US | Hollywood Records | HR-61232-2 | CD |
| 1992 | XE | EMI | CDP 7 46205 2, UK-CD-FA 3099 | CD |
| 1994 | GB | Parlophone | CDPCSD 140 | CD |
| 1994 | JP | EMI | TOCP-8272 | CD |
| 1994 | NZ | EMI | UK-CD-FA 3099 | CD |
| 1994 | XE | Parlophone | CDPCSD 140 | CD |
| 1998 | JP | EMI | TOCP-65102 | CD |
| 1998 | US | Hollywood Records | 2061-62202-2 | CD |
| 2001 | JP | EMI | TOCP-65842 | CD — Remastered |
| 2004 | JP | EMI | TOCP-67342 | CD |
| 2008 | ES | EMI | CQ008 | CD — Spanish newspaper collection, digibook |
| 2010 | US | Hollywood Records | — | Digital Media |
| 2011 | — | EMI | — | Digital Media — remastered 2011 |
| 2011 | AR | Island | 2764250 | CD |
| 2011 | GB | Island | 276 388 8 | CD — 2011 remaster |
| 2011 | GB | Island | 276 425 0 | CD — 2011 remastered deluxe edition |
| 2011 | JP | Island, Universal Music | UICY-75013/4 | SHM-CD — 2011 remaster |
| 2011 | JP | Island | UIGY-9511 | SHM-SACD (2 channels) — 2011 remaster |
| 2011 | US | Hollywood Records | D001364202 | CD — 2011 remaster |
| 2011 | US | Hollywood Records | D001364302 | CD |
| 2011 | XE | Island | 276 425 0 | CD |
| 2013 | JP | Island | UICY-40040 | SHM-CD — 2011 remaster Platinum SHM-CD |
| 2014 | US | Hollywood Records | — | Digital Media |
| 2014 | XW | — | — | Digital Media |
| 2015 | XE | Virgin EMI Records | 00602547288240 | Vinyl |
| 2018 | JP | Island, Universal Music | UICY-40252 | HQCD — limited edition |
| 2018 | XW | Hollywood Records | — | Digital Media — HDTracks 24bit 96kHz |
| 2020 | ES | Virgin EMI Records | [none] | 12" Vinyl |
| 2021 | JP | Universal Music | UICY-79533, UICY-79534 | SHM-CD |
| 2026 | — | EMI | — | Digital Media |
| 2026 | — | EMI | 00602478397424 | CD — Collector’s Edition box set |
| 2026 | CA | Hollywood Records | — | Digital Media — collector's edition |
| 2026 | US | Hollywood Records | 050087593612, D004896202 | CD — single sided, deluxe edition, collector's edition |
| 2026 | XE | EMI | 00602478397530 | CD — deluxe edition |
| 2026 | XE | EMI | 00602478438516 | CD — 2026 Mix |
| 2026 | XW | EMI | — | Digital Media |
| 2026 | XW | — | — | Digital Media — 2026 Dolby Atmos |
| — | CA | Hollywood Records | — | Digital Media — deluxe remastered version |
| — | CA | A&M Records, Hollywood Records | HR6 1232-2 | CD |
| — | RU | [no label] | [none] | CD |
| — | XE | EMI | 1575534 | Cassette |
| — | XE | Island, Virgin EMI Records | 276 388 8 | CD |
What to hunt
Ten editions worth chasing for this album, from the original first pressing to promo and audiophile issues.
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Original first pressing Vinyl
Queen "Queen II" first press original vinyl
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Early country pressing Vinyl
Queen "Queen II" early pressing vinyl
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Promo / white label Vinyl
Queen "Queen II" promo white label vinyl
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Limited / numbered edition Vinyl
Queen "Queen II" limited numbered vinyl
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Audiophile pressing Vinyl
Queen "Queen II" audiophile vinyl pressing
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Early CD pressing CD
Queen "Queen II" first press early CD
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Japan pressing CD
Queen "Queen II" Japan CD pressing
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West Germany / early Europe pressing CD
Queen "Queen II" West Germany early CD pressing
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Promo / sample CD CD
Queen "Queen II" promo sample CD
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Audiophile / limited CD CD
Queen "Queen II" audiophile limited CD