The 12″ Collection is a compilation album by British rock band Queen which was only available via the Box of Tricks box set.
It features various 12-inch single format recordings and remixes.
"Bohemian Rhapsody" was never released on a 12-inch single and the sleeve notes state that it is included due to its length.
Released as part of Box of Trix in May 1992, The 12" Collection gathered nine of Queen's singles that were extended for 12” vinyl release, along with Bohemian Rhapsody and The Show Must Go On serving as bookends (those two songs were never officially extended, making their inclusion questionable).
Most of the mixes had already been released as part of Hollywood Records' CD reissue campaign the previous year, but this would be the first time that British and European markets were able to get these mixes on one disc.
However, it's not the whole story: missing are Staying Power and Back Chat, the very first two extended mixes that were administered, as are Keep Passing The Open Windows, One Vision, Friends Will Be Friends, and Scandal.
It is hoped that someday, these mixes, which are fine in and of themselves, will see the (official) light of day on a Queen release.
Tracklist
1. Bohemian Rhapsody - 5:59
2. Radio Ga Ga - 6:53
3. Machines (Back to Humans) (Instrumental) - 5:08
4. I Want To Break Free - 7:19
5. It's A Hard Life - 5:06
6. Hammer To Fall (Headbanger's Mix) - 5:23
7. Man On The Prowl - 6:04
8. A Kind Of Magic - 6:26
9. Pain Is So Close To Pleasure - 6:02
10. Breakthru - 5:45
11. The Invisible Man - 5:31
12. The Show Must Go On - 4:35
Musicians:
John Deacon - bass guitar, keyboards
Brian May - guitars, vocals, keyboards
Freddie Mercury - vocals, piano, keyboards
Roger Taylor - drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards
David Richards - Producer on [8]-[12]
Mack - Producer on [2]-[7]
Roy Thomas Baker - Producer on [1]
Notes
Release: May 1992
Recorded: 1975–1990
Genre: Rock
Length: 70:04
Label: Queen Productions Ltd.Parlophone
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