"Queen: Budapest [Blu-spec CD2]" by Queen

Description

In 2026, Queen marks the 55th anniversary of its formation and the 80th anniversary of Freddie Mercury's birth. Sony Music's first commemorative Japanese release following its acquisition of the Queen catalog revisits a historic concert from the final years of the band's performances with Freddie Mercury.

On July 27, 1986, Queen performed in Budapest, Hungary, during the final stages of the Magic Tour, their last tour with Freddie Mercury. The Budapest concert was the 21st of the tour's 26 performances. Brian May has described the recording as perhaps the finest document of the band's live performances.

Originally released on VHS and LaserDisc in 1987, the concert later appeared on DVD in 2012 and Blu-ray in 2013 under the title "Hungarian Rhapsody: Queen Live in Budapest 1986." For the 2026 project, the concert film has undergone a 4K restoration, accompanied by newly remastered audio.

Featuring a selection of Queen's best-known songs, the performance captures the interaction between the band and its audience, including some 80,000 people clapping together during "Radio Ga Ga." The Japanese 2CD edition presents the remastered concert audio on Blu-spec CD2 discs, housed in a jewel case. It also includes a Japanese booklet with liner notes, lyrics, and Japanese translations.

Spec

Catalog No.SICP-31878
Number of Discs2
Release DateNovember 6, 2026
Product TypeCD Blu-spec CD2
JAN/ISBN4547366841718

First Pressing Only Bonus

a Freddie Mercury-shaped die-cut sticker

Tracklist

Disc 1 (CD) Disc 2 (CD)

Disc 2 (CD)

  1. Love Of My Life
  2. Tavaszi Szel Vizet Araszt
  3. Is This The World We Created...?
  4. (You're So Square) Baby I Don't Care
  5. Hello Mary Lou (Goodbye Heart)
  6. Tutti Frutti
  7. Bohemian Rhapsody
  8. Hammer To Fall
  9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
  10. Radio Ga Ga
  11. We Will Rock You
  12. Friends Will Be Friends
  13. We Are The Champions
  14. God Save The Queen

Disc 1 (CD)

  1. One Vision
  2. Tie Your Mother Down
  3. In The Lap Of The Gods... Revisited
  4. Seven Seas Of Rhye
  5. Tear It Up
  6. A Kind Of Magic
  7. Under Pressure
  8. Another One Bites The Dust
  9. Who Wants To Live Forever
  10. I Want To Break Free
  11. Looks Like It's Gonna Be A Good Night - Improv
  12. Guitar Solo
  13. Now I'm Here

Also Available on Blu-ray

Want to experience Queen's legendary Budapest concert on screen? The concert is also available on Blu-ray!

Official Links

Music Video: "Radio Ga Ga"

"Radio Ga Ga" (Live) - Watch on YouTube

For International Fans

CDJapan ships worldwide and supports multiple currencies and payment methods. Pre-orders are accepted ahead of the November 6, 2026 release date.

References & Further Reading

  • Sony Music Japan Release Update: Queen: Budapest - Release Date Change
    Sony Music Japan confirms that the domestic 2CD release was rescheduled from October 30 to November 6, 2026, and identifies the Japanese edition by catalog number SICP-31878-9.
  • Sony Music Japan Release Information: Queen: Budapest - Japanese Release Details
    The label confirms the two-disc Japanese configuration, including 13 tracks on Disc 1 and 14 on Disc 2, and details the Blu-spec CD2 format, jewel case packaging, and Japanese booklet.
  • Queen Official News: Queen Budapest: London Premiere
    Queen's official website covers the 2026 premiere of the restored Budapest concert and its return to cinemas, alongside the international release of the concert on physical and digital formats.

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