Is it called "Queen I" or just "Queen"?

Is the first studio l.p. that was released in 1973 called "Queen I" or just "Queen"?

Does your version of the album have an "I" on the cover?

The answer is... Queen... my lp says just "Queen"... people (even Brian May) say Queen I cause there´s a Queen II, but without a dubout the title is Queen... How many times i said Queen?

I CALL IT "THE PURPLE RAIN ALBUM" BECAUSE IT WAS CLEARLY INSPIRED BY PRINCE

THANK YOU

Its pronounced Queen EYE.

jazzy mercurois wrote:

I CALL IT "THE PURPLE RAIN ALBUM" BECAUSE IT WAS CLEARLY INSPIRED BY PRINCE

THANK YOU

You sure it wasn't inspired by Deep Purple? They even split a 7" jukebox single at the time of the album ;-)

The first album is actually called "The Fantastical Adventures of Four Musicians, The Singer Is A bit Gay-ish, But The Jury Is Still Out On It" It's all there on the cover in small print, you just need to cross your eyes and stare at the cover for 3 hours through a magnifying glass to see it. The first time I tried I went into a catatonic state after two hours, but I got it the second try. Pro-tip keep some paracetamol close, just in case.

Hope this helps to clear the confusion.

(Disclaimer) I am not responsible for any permanent brain injury suffered by following my instructions.

After Queen II was released, the name of the album was unofficially retconned to Queen I in order to clarify. Same thing happened with Led Zeppelin, and with film sagas, etc.

"queen" was only the working title. unfortunately, the LP covers had already been printed BEFORE the mistake was noticed.

the official title of Queen's debut album was intended to be; "Donna Summer's Greatest Hits"

I think part of the reason people say "Queen I" is not be because of Queen II, but to avoid confusion (i.e., are you talking about the album or the band as a whole?). For the same reason, Led Zep's debut is sometimes called Led Zep I, and the albums by The Beatles and Metallica are referred to as The White Album and The Black Album.

In Japan it especially became known as "Queen I" ... Freddie even makes note of it during a 1975 show.

Either, your choice

Alexrocks............not one of our favorite posters here....but a good question.

Hopefully, you will take heart in the responses by so many who referenced LedZep.

What no one mentions.......had Queen not released a second album called 'Queen II'....there would not be much of a discussion.

Led Zeppelin ........is on the web as 'Led Zeppeilin I'.

After all..one does not have to ask if it is 'Boston I' ....or 'Boston'....because their second album was not Boston II.

Don't mention Chicago ... that's where it gets confusing for many.

*goodco* wrote: Alexrocks............not one of our favorite posters here....but a good question.

Hopefully, you will take heart in the responses by so many who referenced LedZep.

What no one mentions.......had Queen not released a second album called 'Queen II'....there would not be much of a discussion.

Led Zeppelin ........is on the web as 'Led Zeppeilin I'.

After all..one does not have to ask if it is 'Boston I' ....or 'Boston'....because their second album was not Boston II.

while you're doing so well with this... can explain why BOTH Chickenfoot's and Travelling Wilbury's second albums were called Chickenfoot III and Travelling Wilbury's vol 3