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QUEEN - A NIGHT AT THE ODEON
Recorded live at the Hammersmith Odeon, 24th December 1975

Package Contains:
* 1 CD, 1 SD BLU-RAY, 1 DVD, 12 Single, 60 page hardback book and concert memorabilia in lift-off lid box
* 60 page hardback book containing previously unseen photographs
* Reproduction of ticket from the concert
* Concert programme
* Conference badge
* Reproduction of the tour itinerary
* Six button badges
* Reproduction of the 1975 tour poster
* Reproduction of the sticker stage pass
* Reproduction of 2 balloons dropped into the crowd at the end of the 24th December 1975 Hammersmith show

December 24, 1975. London's Hammersmith Odeon. Onstage at this legendary venue the four members of Queen are bringing to a close a ground-breaking show, transmitted live on BBC TV, and bringing to a climax the most eventful and exciting year in their careers so far one that has taken them from the UK to America to Japan, sealing their transition from ambitious upstarts into one of the biggest and most important bands of the era - and beyond.

"This concert was very special because it was the first time we ever played a whole show completely live on TV ... the Christmas Show," says Brian May. "The quality, after great rescue work and transfer into the digital domain, is amazing. And the energy we had comes across very forcefully."

Featuring 15 tracks from their first four visionary albums, plus covers of four classic rock n roll staples delivered with characteristic panache, A Night At The Odeon - Hammersmith 1975 captures a band in full flight and radiating megawatts of self-confidence.

As well as audio and visual footage of the gig, the DVD and SD Blu-Ray versions feature two special bonus features Looking Back At The Odeon, a brand new 22-minute documentary featuring a previously unseen interview with Brian May and Roger Taylor by BBC2 Old Grey Whistle Test presenter Bob Harris about the 1975 Hammersmith Odeon show, plus the rarely seen Live At The Budokan Japan 1975 footage, featuring three songs ("Now I'm Here," "Killer Queen" and "In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited") recorded during their legendary tour of the Far East.

The Super Deluxe Box Set also includes a never-before-heard recording from the pre-show soundcheck something that no one outside of the band themselves knew existed until now.

CD
1. Now I'm Here
2. Ogre Battle
3. White Queen (As It Began)
4. Bohemian Rhapsody
5. Killer Queen
6. The March Of The Black Queen
7. Bohemian Rhapsody (Reprise)
8. Bring Back That Leroy Brown
9. Brighton Rock
10. Guitar Solo
11. Son And Daughter
12. Keep Yourself Alive
13. Liar
14. In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited
15. Big Spender
16. Jailhouse Rock (Medley)
17. Seven Seas Of Rhye
18. See What A Fool I've Been
19. God Save The Queen

SD BLU-RAY+DVD
1. Now I'm Here
2. Ogre Battle
3. White Queen (As It Began)
4. Bohemian Rhapsody
5. Killer Queen
6. The March Of The Black Queen
7. Bohemian Rhapsody (Reprise)
8. Bring Back That Leroy Brown
9. Brighton Rock
10. Guitar Solo
11. Son And Daughter
12. Keep Yourself Alive
13. Liar
14. In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited
15. Big Spender
16. Jailhouse Rock (Medley)
17. God Save The Queen

LIVE IN JAPAN 75
Recorded live at the Budokan, Tokyo, 1st May 1975
1. Now I'm Here
2. Killer Queen
3. In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited

LOOKING BACK AT THE ODEON
Previously unreleased 22 minute documentary

40TH ANNIVERSARY 12" VINYL SINGLE
Side A Bohemian Rhapsody
Side B Now I'm Here (Odeon Soundcheck 1975) **Previously unreleased recording from the afternoon of 24th December 1975

*DVD and SD Blu-ray formats do not include Seven Seas Of Rhye or See What A Fool I've Been.

CD/DVD/BD/12" Super Deluxe Edition (detailed above)
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0162Z97BO/?tag=imwan-20
CA - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0162Z97BO/?tag=imwanca-20
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0157F5D3Q/?tag=imwan-21

CD
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168O04FC/?tag=imwan-20
CA - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0168O04FC/?tag=imwanca-20
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0157F5D36/?tag=imwan-21

2LP
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0162Z97GO/?tag=imwan-20
CA - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0162Z97GO/?tag=imwanca-20
UK - http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016BVWGFS/?tag=imwan-21

DVD
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015UE84D0/?tag=imwan-20
CA - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B015UE84D0/?tag=imwanca-20

Blu-ray
US - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B015UE84EY/?tag=imwan-20
CA - http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B015UE84EY/?tag=imwanca-20

I'm in.

Wow! The last box was brilliant, I'm also in.

More vintage stuff from the vaults.

I'm in.

No brainer...yeah baby.

I'm in!

Oh yeah. I'll be havin' that!! 1974 so far, now '75 - hope they continue through at least 1980!

We can only hope.

Anything from before '81 is most welcome.

Bump: Pre-order links are now live in the first post, and I've moved Rick's tracklists to the top as well.

Bump: Added the cover image to the first post.

The American pre-order price for the big box has dropped by $22, and is now $127.98:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0162Z97BO/?tag=imwan-20

Still can't make heads or tails why the box would be over $100. There must be a real good book in it as the sum of the parts are not even close.

Boy, that cover sucks something fierce. Did they hire someone from Madacy to design it?

According to the band's website, the deluxe package includes:

1 CD, 1 SD BLU-RAY, 1 DVD, 12” Single, 60 page hardback book and concert memorabilia in lift-off lid box
60 page hardback book containing previously unseen photographs
Reproduction of ticket from the concert
Concert programme
Conference badge
Reproduction of the tour itinerary
Six button badges
Reproduction of the 1975 tour poster
Reproduction of the sticker stage pass
Reproduction of 2 balloons dropped into the crowd at the end of the 24th December 1975 Hammersmith show

That cover is atrocious.

If I recall wasn't this an off-night for the band?

I think a few guys had the flu and the set was abbreviated.

Not sure I'll be getting this one, but I probably will used.

Other than the added 12" Vinyl, The Odeon box is is not a bargain when you compare to the similar content of the Hammersmith box selling for $65 on Amazon.

1) Two CDs, one CD featuring the March show and the second CD featuring the November show
2) A DVD/SD Blu-Ray of the November show with four “bonus” tracks from March
3) A 60 page hardback book containing lots of previously unseen photographs, and (among other items), reproductions of reviews and features from the time.
4) Reproductions of Brian May’s parents’ tickets from the March concert
5) A reproduction of the tour itinerary folder for the March concert from promoter Mel Bush, including a letter instructing the band not to trash the hotel room or there will be dire consequences!
6) A reproduction of the 8 page show tour program
7) Two button badges – reproductions of items available at the concert
8) A reproduction of the purple and gold March concert poster
9) A reproduction of a fashion shoot in The Telegraph Magazine, featuring the band with fashion models.
10) A reproduction of the sticker stage pass from the March concert

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L22BHYI/?tag=imwan-20

An unboxing video for the Super Deluxe Edition of A Night At The Odeon:

Got the inexpensive Blu Ray version today!

"White Queen":

IMHO "Live at the Rainbow" wins hands down. Picture quality is better, song list is more comprehensive and overall performance is more enjoyable. Go for the "The Odeon" if you really want to see/hear the opening and closing section of bohemian rhapsody (part of a medley). Obviously, you could buy both ....but I think you will favor The Rainbow in subsequent revisits.

Anyone buy the super deluxe?