Queen Rock Montreal Album: 2007

A 1981 Montreal Forum Live Resurrection

Released worldwide as a 3×LP limited edition box set on October 29, 2007 (catalogue varies by territory), Queen’s Queen Rock Montreal — recorded November 24–25, 1981 at the Montreal Forum — was their first full official live album from the classic line-up’s final years. Produced/mixed by Justin Shirley-Smith, Kris Fredriksson & Josh Macrae, this 27-track set (plus Live Aid bonus) was reissued in 2024 with IMAX theatrical run and 4K UHD/Blu-ray editions. Peaked at No. 20 UK (2007), No. 31 UK (2024 re-entry). The definitive 1981 Queen live document.

Album Overview

Release Details

Label: Parlophone / Hollywood Records.

Formats: 3×LP limited box set (2007), 2CD+DVD/Blu-ray (2007), 2CD+Blu-ray Quadio (2024), 4K UHD+Blu-ray (2024).

Full Track Listing – 3×LP Box Set (2007)

Side A

1. Intro (1:59)

2. We Will Rock You (Fast) (3:06)

3. Let Me Entertain You (2:49)

4. Play The Game (3:57)

5. Somebody To Love (7:53)

Side B

1. Killer Queen (2:00)

2. I'm In Love With My Car (2:03)

3. Get Down, Make Love (4:46)

4. Save Me (4:15)

Side C

1. Now I'm Here (5:32)

2. Dragon Attack (3:12)

3. Now I'm Here (Reprise) (1:53)

4. Love Of My Life (3:57)

5. Under Pressure (3:50)

Side D

1. Keep Yourself Alive (3:29)

2. Drum And Tympani Solo (3:00)

3. Guitar Solo (5:11)

4. Flash (2:11)

5. The Hero (1:51)

Side E

1. Crazy Little Thing Called Love (4:16)

2. Jailhouse Rock (2:33)

3. Bohemian Rhapsody (5:29)

4. Tie Your Mother Down (3:53)

Side F

1. Another One Bites The Dust (4:01)

2. Sheer Heart Attack (3:54)

3. We Will Rock You (2:09)

4. We Are The Champions (3:28)

5. God Save The Queen (1:27)

Variants

- 3×LP Limited Box Set – Parlophone/Hollywood – Worldwide – 29 Oct 2007

- 2CD+DVD/Blu-ray – Parlophone/Hollywood – Worldwide – 29 Oct 2007

- 2CD+Blu-ray Quadio – Parlophone – Worldwide – 2024

- 4K UHD+Blu-ray – Parlophone – Worldwide – 2024

Production and Context

Recorded November 24–25, 1981 at Montreal Forum. Mixed by Justin Shirley-Smith, Kris Fredriksson, Josh Macrae. 2024 remaster with IMAX theatrical release. Freddie Mercury’s final tour with Queen.

Album Chart Performance

2007 release:

- UK: 20

- Germany: 17

2024 re-entry:

- UK: 31

- Germany: 6

Legacy and Collectibility

Queen Rock Montreal is the definitive 1981 Queen live album — Freddie at his peak. 2007 3×LP limited box sets fetch £100–£250 on eBay/Discogs, 2024 4K UHD editions £60–£150. This release is a must-have for Queen live collectors.

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Sources

Information is drawn from my personal knowledge and supplemented by web sources, including Discogs, 45cat, AllMusic, Rate Your Music, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts Company, Billboard Chart History and YouTube

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