Queen – Greatest Hits (LP, Compilation, SP - Specialty Pressing, 1981, Elektra 5E-564)

Why This Record Matters
Greatest Hits remains one of the best-selling compilation albums of all time, featuring many of Queen's most iconic recordings in a single release. Featuring classics including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” and “Under Pressure,” it serves as an essential overview of the band's peak years. Original US pressings continue to be popular with classic rock collectors.

Collector Note
1981 US Specialty Records Corporation pressing on Elektra Records, identified by SP markings on labels and runouts, along with Sterling Sound mastering and Europadisk plating indicators.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG with visible wear consistent with a solid player copy
Sleeve: VG with moderate shelf, edge, and handling wear

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, SP - Specialty Pressing
Label: Elektra – 5E-564
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Rock
Style: Arena Rock, Classic Rock, Hard Rock, Pop Rock, Rock & Roll, Glam

Matrix / Runout
Side A: 5E-564-A-RE- ̶S̶P̶ ̶ -ED-SP 0-1SM3-1 SP (EDP) STERLING
Side B: 5E-564-B-RE-ED-SP 0-2SM2-2 SP (EDP) M1SF1 SM2 STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Another One Bites The Dust 3:33
A2 Bohemian Rhapsody 5:55
A3 Crazy Little Thing Called Love 2:42
A4 Killer Queen 3:00
A5 Fat Bottomed Girls 3:22
A6 Bicycle Race 3:00
A7 Under Pressure 4:06
Side B
B1 We Will Rock You 2:00
B2 We Are The Champions 2:59
B3 Flash 2:47
B4 Somebody To Love 4:55
B5 You're My Best Friend 2:50
B6 Keep Yourself Alive 3:30
B7 Play The Game 3:28

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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