Killer Queen

~ Recording by Queen

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenKiller QueenQueenSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)4C 006-96060
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
  • GB1974-11-01
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMC 3061
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)7E-1026
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenKiller QueenQueenSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)8E 006 96060 MG
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenKiller QueenQueenSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMI 2229
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenKiller QueenQueenSingle
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)E-45226
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)7ES 1026
1.2Killer Queen3:02QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)EMC 3061, OC 062 ◦ 96025
1.2Killer Queen2:59QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)P-10137E
1.4Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1981-11-03
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)5E-564
1.3Killer Queen3:00QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), EMI Electrola (more likely the company trademark of EMI Electrola GmbH than an imprint)1C 064-78 071
1.3Killer Queen?:??QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)1A 264-54107
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)10C 068-078041
1.3Killer Queen3:00QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)P-6480E
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Pathé Marconi EMI (record company, renamed EMI Pathé Marconi in 1986)2C 070-78041
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)P-6480E
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)062-78 041, EMTV30
1.4Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)5E-564-2
1.4Killer Queen3:00QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)5E-564-2
1.1Killer Queen3:00QueenKiller Queen / You're My Best FriendQueenSingle
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)G45 1
1.4Killer Queen3:00QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1985-11-28
Elektra (1950–1989, revived 2009‐06‐01; read annotations before use)32XD-329
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Japan)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in UK)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033-2
3.2Killer Queen?:??QueenThe Complete WorksQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)QB 1
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart Attack (made in West Germany)QueenAlbum
  • XE1986-12-01
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46206 2
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart Attack (made in UK)QueenAlbum
  • GB1986-12-01
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46206 2
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart Attack (made in Holland)QueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46206-2
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
  • JP1987-04-22
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CP32-5378
1.1Killer Queen2:59QueenKiller QueenQueenSingle
  • GB1988-10-24
ParlophoneQUECD2
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)368 746033 2
1.3Killer Queen2:59QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CP32-5381
2.1Killer Queen2:59QueenThe 3″ CD‐SinglesQueenSingle + Compilation
EMI Germany (a division of EMI Electrola GmbH), Parlophone2020053 - 2030593, QUECD1, QUECD10, QUECD11, QUECD12, QUECD2, QUECD3, QUECD4, QUECD5, QUECD6, QUECD7, QUECD8, QUECD9
2.1Killer Queen3:01QueenThe Marquee: 30 Legendary YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-01-23
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)840 010-1, MQTV 1
1.11Killer Queen3:01QueenThe Marquee: 30 Legendary YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (worldwide imprint, see annotation)840 010-2
1.7Killer Queen3:01QueenHit History, Volume 20: 1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA (for use with NL/BE/FR releases only. see annotation)PD 74790
1.2Killer Queen3:00QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
  • US1991-03-05
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-61036-2
2.1Killer Queen3:02QueenCD Single BoxQueenSingle + Compilation
  • JP1991-04-26
東芝EMI 株式会社 (record company, do not use as release label - check obi, back or disc for imprint! Ended 2007-06-29)TODP-2251, TODP-2252, TODP-2253, TODP-2254, TODP-2255, TODP-2256, TODP-2257, TODP-2258, TODP-2259, TODP-2260, TODP-2261, TODP-2262
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Holland)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.3Killer Queen2:59QueenGreatest Hits (made in W. Germany)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.4Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR 61265-2
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Holland)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Italy)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenKiller QueenQueenSingle
EMI (Japanese double‐boxed logo)QUE CD 2, TODP-2252
2.4Killer Queen2:59QueenThe Queen CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-11-02
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-61407-2
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Austria)QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)CDP 7 46033 2
1.4Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)CD 61265
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDP 7 46033 2
2.4Killer Queen2:59QueenThe Queen CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-61407-2
1.1Killer Queen3:02QueenBack to the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 27230 2 8, CDEMTV 77
1.2Killer Queen3:00QueenSheer Heart Attack (made in Holland)QueenAlbum
Parlophone0777 7 89491 2 1, CDPCSD 129
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart Attack (Digital Master Series)QueenAlbum
Parlophone0777 7 89491 2 1
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
Parlophone0777 7 89491 2 1 / CDPCSD 129
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1994-05-01
ParlophoneCDPCSD 141
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits (D.A.T.A. Pressing)QueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0777 7 89504 2 4
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Italy)QueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0777 7 89504 2 4
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Holland)QueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0777 7 89504 2 4
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0777 7 89504 2 4
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music South Africa (not for release label use!)CDEMCJ (WF) 5543
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits (SM Pressing)QueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0777 7 89504 2 4
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenGreatest Hits (made in Italy)QueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone0777 7 89504 2 4
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I & IIQueenAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDPCSD 161
1.2Killer Queen3:02QueenTop GearVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)MOOD CD 33
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenThe No.1 70's Rock AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-07-28
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)525 717-2
1.4Killer Queen3:00QueenHeaven for Everyone (disc 2)QueenSingle
  • GB1995-10-30
ParlophoneCDQUEEN 21
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I & IIQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-11-14
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-62042-2
2.4Killer Queen3:00QueenHeaven for EveryoneQueenSingle
Parlophone7243 8 82532 2 2
1.4Killer Queen3:00QueenHeaven for Everyone (Made in Holland)QueenSingle
Parlophone7243 8 82526 2 1
3.2Killer Queen3:01QueenThe Ultimate CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone8 5009 2
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenThe Very Best of QueenQueenAlbum + Compilation
PolyTel740 080-2
1.1Killer Queen3:03QueenThe Best IQueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone855764 2
3.2Killer Queen3:01QueenThe Crown Jewels: A 25th Anniversary CelebrationQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-24
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)206162200-2, HR622002
1.1Killer Queen3:00QueenEn gång till 1974Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 492688 2
3.2Killer Queen3:01QueenMiniatures: Volume 1QueenAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)98407 2
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)TOCP-65103
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)2061-62203-2
1.1Killer Queen3:02QueenThe Best Glam Rock Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972), Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)7243 8 44459 2 8, VTDCD139
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-11-13
Parlophone5 29883 2, 5 29887 2, 5298882, 5298892
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum Collection (UDEN – no star)QueenAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-11-13
Parlophone5 29883 2 7, 5 29887 2, 529 8832, 7243 5 29883 2 7
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone5298832, 7243 5 29883 2 7
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
ParlophoneCDEMCJT (WW) 5899
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenThe Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & IIIQueenAlbum + Compilation
Parlophone7243 5 29883 2 7
1.22Killer Queen3:01QueenI Love 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-05-21
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD372
1.9Killer Queen3:01QueenCapital Gold: Legends IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2001-11-05
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries), Virgin TV7243 8 10970 2 1, VTDCD 418
1.3Killer Queen3:03QueenGreatest HitsQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2001-11-21
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)TOCP-65861
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenGreatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
1.1Killer Queen3:02QueenCapital Gold: Rock LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-06-10
Virgin TVVTDCD458
1.3Killer Queen3:03QueenGreatest Hits I, II & III: The Platinum CollectionQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-09-24
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)2061-62360-2
1.1Killer Queen3:00QueenAbsolute Rock Classics 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • SE2002-10-24
Absolute (compilation series brand used by Stockholm-based EVA Records)ACCD 3005
1.3Killer Queen3:01QueenThe Platinum Collection: Greatest Hits I, II & IIIQueenAlbum + Compilation
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)2061-62360-2
1.1Killer Queen3:01QueenCapital Gold Seventies LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 555
1.11Killer Queen3:00QueenJewelsQueenAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-01-28
ParlophoneTOCP-67318
1.2Killer Queen3:01QueenSheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum
  • JP2004-02-11
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)TOCP-67343
1.1Killer Queen3:02QueenRock LegendsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2004-05-17
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)7243 576627 2 7
Promotion
1.3Killer Queen3:02QueenClassic QueenQueenAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO 79591
1.4Killer Queen?:??QueenThe Crown JewelsQueenAlbum + Compilation
Hollywood Records (a label of Disney Music Group)HR-61265-2
Bootleg
1.2Killer Queen2:59QueenMTV History 2000: The Greatest Hits I–IIQueenAlbum + Compilation
Invisible HalahupHAL002
1.13Killer Queen3:01QueenQueen II / Sheer Heart AttackQueenAlbum + Compilation
CD-MAXIMUM (Russian label)Q-02
1.1Killer Queen3:02QueenRomantic Collection, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Квадро-Диск (Russia)AVA 075
(unknown)
1.3Killer Queen2:57QueenQueen Collection: 15 of the BestQueenAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsPNU 3214

Relationships

engineer:Kris Fredriksson
Justin Shirley‐Smith
Mike Stone (producer, enginner, UK, 60’s–80’s)
producer:Roy Thomas Baker (producer)
Brian May (Queen guitarist)
Queen (UK rock group)
Roger Taylor (Queen drummer)
bass guitar and keyboard:John Deacon
drums (drum set), percussion, triangle and wind chime:Roger Taylor (Queen drummer)
electric guitar:Brian May (Queen guitarist)
piano, tack piano and lead vocals:Freddie Mercury
background vocals:Brian May (Queen guitarist)
Freddie Mercury
Roger Taylor (Queen drummer)
performer:Queen (UK rock group)
orchestrator:Brian May (Queen guitarist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Queen (UK rock group) (in 1974)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:EMI Records Ltd. (not for release label use! UK parent of EMI-owned labels until Sept 2012) (in 1974)
Hollywood Records, Inc. (holding company, not a release label; Disney subsidiary) (in 1974)
Queen Productions Ltd. (company and copyright holder, do not use as an imprint or release label) (in 1974)
recorded at:AIR Studios (Lyndhurst Hall 1991–present) in Hampstead, Camden, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Rockfield Studios in Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, United Kingdom
Trident Studios (London, UK) in Soho, Westminster, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
Wessex Sound Studios in Highbury, Islington, London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
music videos:Killer Queen
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/2FfX5MDUYVkg4MkvrB5eev [info]
recording of:Killer Queen

Related works

Killer Queen

lyricist and composer:Freddie Mercury
publisher:B. Feldman & Co. Ltd. (publisher est. 1946)
EMI Music Publishing Ltd. (PRS-affiliated)
Queen Music Ltd.
イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30)
ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:We Will Rock You (Queen musical)
is the basis for:The Queen Symphony: II. Allegretto - Allegro scherzando - Tranquillo