Queen / II Alternate Collection White Edition

The third installment in Queen’s 2026 “Alternate Collection” series is *Queen II: White Edition*, released as a direct-import set featuring two CDs and one DVD. The CDs contain an “Original Master Restoration” that faithfully reproduces the original source audio, offering the ultimate recreation of the master tapes. The multi-option audio DVD includes the latest high-resolution stereo mix and a 5.1 surround mix, alongside a version offering four selectable audio options accompanied by lyric videos for every track on the album. This third entry in the 2026 “Alternate Collection” series focuses on the band’s second album, *Queen II* (originally released in 1974). The CDs feature an “Original Master Restoration” that stays true to the original sound; while numerous digital remasters have been released over the years, this version attempts to restore the sound intended at the time of the original release—prior to digital processing—by perfectly recreating the “raw master” sound that existed before the final production master was compiled. Notably, the UK first pressing of *Queen II* is often considered inferior in sound quality to later reissues; therefore, this release utilizes restored audio that perfectly recreates the analog master, rather than relying on vinyl sources or existing digital remasters. Furthermore, the DVD is presented in a multi-option audio format containing two versions of the entire album: the “ATMOS SURROUND MIX AUDIO ALBUM” features the latest 2026 high-resolution stereo mix and a 5.1 surround mix—modern remixes that offer a sonic experience distinct from the CD’s original master—while the “MULTI-USER AUDIO ALBUM (Complete Lyrics Video)” offers four selectable audio options accompanied by lyric videos for every track. Presented here as a “Multi-Select” version, allowing you to switch between and play four different audio sources: Remastered Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Mix, newly edited instrumental backing tracks, and vocal-focused tracks. CD: [ORIGINAL MASTER RESTORATION] 1. PROCESSION / 2. FATHER TO SON / 3. WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN) / 4. SOME DAY ONE DAY / 5. THE LOSER IN THE END / 6. OGRE BATTLE / 7. THE FAIRY FELLER’S MASTER-STROKE / 8. NEVERMORE / 9. THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN / 10. FUNNY HOW LOVE IS / 11. SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE / 12. SEE WHAT A FOOL I’VE BEEN (Single) Original Master Restoration – faithfully reproduces the sound of the original master recording. DVD: QUEEN II: MULTI-SELECT AUDIO COLLECTION [ATMOS SURROUND MIX AUDIO ALBUM] PROCESSION / FATHER TO SON / WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN) / SOME DAY ONE DAY / THE LOSER IN THE END / OGRE BATTLE / THE FAIRY FELLER’S MASTER-STROKE / NEVERMORE / THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN / FUNNY HOW LOVE IS / SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE [MULTI-SELECT AUDIO OPTION] 1) Dolby Atmos Stereo Mix (PCM 48kHz/24-bit) 2) Dolby Atmos 5.1 Surround Mix (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround) [MULTI-SELECT AUDIO ALBUM (Complete Lyrics Video)] PROCESSION / FATHER TO SON / WHITE QUEEN (AS IT BEGAN) / SOME DAY ONE DAY / THE LOSER IN THE END / OGRE BATTLE / THE FAIRY FELLER’S MASTER-STROKE / NEVERMORE / THE MARCH OF THE BLACK QUEEN / FUNNY HOW LOVE IS / SEVEN SEAS OF RHYE [MULTI-SELECT AUDIO OPTION] 1) Remastered Stereo 2) Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround 3) Instrumental Backing Tracks 4) Vocal Main Tracks NTSC 16:9 (4:3) Dolby Digital Stereo; Total runtime approx. 40 + 41 min.