I Want to Break Free (album version)

~ Recording by Queen

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • GB1984-02-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46016 2
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • GB1984-02-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMC 2400141
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe Works (price code F: PM 520)QueenAlbum
  • GB1984-02-27
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46016 2
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • US1984-02-28
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)CDP 7 46016 2
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)2400141
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMC 24 0014 1, EMC 240014 1, WORK 1
1.6I Want to Break Free?:??QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMS-91076
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CP35-3117
1.6I Want to Break Free3:15QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)ST-12322
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (made in Japan)QueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46016 2
13.6I Want to Break Free?:??QueenThe Complete WorksQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)QB 1
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe Works (made in Holland)QueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46016 2
1.2I Want to Break Free3:18QueenHit History, Volume 30: 1984Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74800
1.10I Want to Break Free3:19QueenThe 80's Collection, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • US1991-11-26
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-61233-2
1.1I Want to Break Free3:18QueenThe Best of 1980–1990, Volume 6Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Electrola686-0777 7 99632 2 5
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (made in Holland)QueenAlbum
Parlophone0777 7 89498 2 4, CDPCSD 13
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
ParlophoneCDPCSD 136 / 0777 7 89498 2 4
13.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Ultimate CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone8 5009 2
1.1I Want to Break Free3:21QueenSchool Reunion: The 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2003-11-10
Box Music (Polish Label), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 5 91525 2 3, VTDCD 544
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • JP2004-02-25
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)TOCP-67351
1.4I Want to Break Free3:19QueenJewels, Volume 2QueenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-01-26
Parlophone
2.4I Want to Break Free3:19QueenJewels I & IIQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2005-09-30
ParlophoneTOCP-67795/96
1.1I Want to Break Free3:17QueenHousework SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-10-03
Virgin TVVTDCD 750
1.1I Want to Break Free3:17QueenHousework SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 750
1.1I Want to Break Free3:18Queen101 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-02-26
Virgin TVVTDCDX 865
1.1I Want to Break Free3:19Queen100 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA2007-07-12
1.1I Want to Break Free3:18QueenHousework SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music South Africa (not for release label use!)CDEMCJD (SWFD) 6401
1.1I Want to Break Free3:15QueenHousework Songs (EMI Music Australia not Virgin)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)0946030694760204
1.9I Want to Break Free3:18QueenQueen CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
Globo/EMIGLOBO/EMI 0835 2
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • PL2008-12-30
Agora SATMMPL009-07
1.1I Want to Break Free3:18Queen101 Housework SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-03-09
Virgin TVVTDCDX 949
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (2011 remaster deluxe edition)QueenAlbum
  • GB2011-09-05
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)277 176 6
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (2011 remaster)QueenAlbum
  • XE2011-09-05
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)277 176 2
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (2011 remaster)QueenAlbum
  • JP2011-09-21
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-75059/60
1.6I Want to Break Free?:??QueenThe Works (2011 remaster, first press)QueenAlbum
  • JP2011-09-21
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-75059/60
1.1I Want to Break Free3:13QueenSuper 80er Hits: Die größten Hits der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2011-10-28
  • DE2011-10-28
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)88697954152
1.1I Want to Break Free (2011 remaster)3:12QueenSuper 80er Hits: Die größten Hits der 80erVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AT2011-10-28
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenQueen 40 (Volume 3)QueenAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2011-11-01
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenQueen 40 (Volume 3)QueenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-11-01
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)D001460102
11.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Orb (USB Gift Box)QueenOther + Compilation
  • GB2011-11-28
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)5023209450990
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • US2012-02-07
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)D001460202
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (2011 remaster)QueenAlbum
  • JP2012-03-28
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)UIGY-9525
1.1I Want to Break Free3:18QueenBest of the Breeze 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • NZ2012-08-24
The Breeze (New Zealand radio station), Warner Music New Zealand5310543082
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (deluxe edition)QueenAlbum
1.2I Want to Beak Free3:16QueenChildren of the 80'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ES2015-06-23
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)0600753621851
11.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenStudio CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2015-09-25
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602547202888
1.6I Want to Break Free3:19QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
  • XE2015-09-25
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)00602547202789
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (limited edition)QueenAlbum
  • JP2019-03-20
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group), Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-40260
1.1I Want to Break Free3:18QueenRFM 80Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wagram Music (imprint/distributor)3363572
1.6I Want to Break Free3:21QueenThe Works (2011 remaster, reprint)QueenAlbum
Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)277 176 6
1.6I Want to Break Free3:20QueenThe Works (Made in Holland, no LC code on disc)QueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46016 2
Promotion
1.3I Want to Break Free?:??QueenExcerpts From Their New Album “The Works”QueenSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)[none]
1.6I Want to Break Free3:19QueenThe WorksQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMS 91076
1.1I Want To Break Free3:21QueenRock MixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
20013-2
Bootleg
1.18I Want to Break Free3:14QueenA Night at the Opera / The WorksQueenAlbum + Compilation
CD-MAXIMUM (Russian label)Q-03

Relationships

additional recording engineer:Mike Beiriger
assistant recording engineer:Eddie DeLena
Stephan Wissnet
recording engineer, programming and engineer:Mack (German rock producer/engineer Reinhold Mack)
producer:Mack (German rock producer/engineer Reinhold Mack)
Queen (UK rock group)
acoustic guitar [acoustic rhythm guitar] and bass guitar:John Deacon (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
drums (drum set):Roger Taylor (Queen drummer) (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
electric guitar:Brian May (Queen guitarist) (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
guest solo synthesizer and guest synthesizer:Fred Mandel (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
synthesizer:John Deacon (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
Freddie Mercury (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
background vocals and lead vocals:Freddie Mercury (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Raincloud Productions Ltd. (in 1984)
Queen Productions Ltd. (company and copyright holder, do not use as an imprint or release label) (in 2011)
recorded at:Musicland Studios (Munich) in München, Bayern, Germany (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
produced at:Musicland Studios (Munich) in München, Bayern, Germany (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
The Record Plant (aka “Record Plant” Los Angeles) in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)
mash-ups:Break Free From Black or White (Michael Jackson vs. Queen) by Talk Hard Productions
Jacko Breaks Free On Earth (Michael Jackson vs. Queen vs. Belinda Carlisle) by DJ Schmolli
Jacko Breaks Free on Earth (Queen vs. Michael Jackson vs. Belinda Carlisle) by DJ Schmolli
The One That Breaks The Stand (Katy Perry vs. R.E.M. vs. DJs From Mars feat. Fragma vs. Chelley vs. Queen) by DJ Schmolli
recording of:I Want to Break Free (from 1983-08 until 1984-01)

Related works

I Want to Break Free

lyricist and composer:John Deacon
publisher:EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated)
Queen Music Ltd.
later translated parody versions:Ich möcht’ umsonst brechen
later translated versions:Yo quiero salir ("I Want to Break Free")
part of:We Will Rock You (Queen musical)
We Will Rock You (German version of the Queen musical)