Queen - The Works (1984) Vinyl LP • Freddie Mercury, Radio Ga Ga

Catalog Number: ST-12322

Record Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-), Sleeve Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing and subtle surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics/album info). Spine is somewhat readable with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge; heavier wear along bottom edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Radio Ga Ga
• Tear It Up
• It's A Hard Life
• Man On The Prowl
• Machines (Or Back To Humans)
• I Want To Break Free
• Keep Passing The Open Windows
• Hammer To Fall
• Is This The World We Created...?

About The Record:

The Works, by Queen, showcased the band's resilience amid critical backlash and internal tensions, reaffirming their global popularity. It featured hit singles like Radio Ga Ga, a synth-pop anthem inspired by Roger Taylor's synthesizer experiments, which reached the UK Top 10 and later inspired the Live Aid performance, and I Want to Break Free, a pop-rock classic with a controversial drag-themed video that sparked debates in the US. Other notable tracks include Hammer to Fall, a hard-rock hit addressing Cold War fears, and Is This the World We Created...?, a poignant acoustic ballad tackling global poverty. The Works achieved commercial success, going triple platinum in the UK and solidifying Queen's legacy during a pivotal era.