If Queen releases new music or their classic earlier albums with Freddie Mercury onboard are reissued, they immediately have the attention of a large state of fans. With much of their works widely appreciated, there are still a few that have yet to receive extraordinary treatment. One of them is The Miracle originally issued in 1989, a few years prior to the passing of Freddie Mercury from complications of AIDS.
On November 18, The Miracle is revisited with a massive representation box that includes the original album (using a 2011 Ludwig remaster), unreleased sessions tracks that add in two bonus Queen tracks, B-sides, radio interviews, and extended remixes. The 5CD/1LP/BD/DVD box also includes an LP of the original album, a BD/DVD that contain interviews and videos. A 76-page hardbound book is in the set.
There will be a 2CD set as well for those that do not find it necessary to purchase an expensive set for The Miracle. That 2CD will provide the original album, and a collection of Sessions tracks. The single LP will feature what is known as the Long Lost Original LP cut that differs from what was eventually released as The Miracle.
In addition to the expected sets, bundles will be offered, as well as an exclusive site-only Cassette featuring the album. One bundle box will add in a 7″ vinyl pressing of “Face It Alone” backed with a karaoke version of the song. A picture disc LP of the album is being made available, too. check all those out here.
The Miracle (Deluxe Box) – Queen
CD1 (Original Album with 2011 Bob Ludwig Remaster)
01 Party
02 Khashoggi’s Ship
03 The Miracle
04 I Want It All
05 The Invisible Man
06 Breakthru
07 Rain Must Fall
08 Scandal
09 My Baby Does Me
10 Was It All Worth It
CD2 (The Miracle Sessions)
01 Party (Original Take)
02 Khashoggi’s Ship (Original Take)
03 The Miracle (Original Take With John’s Ending)
04 I Want It All (Original Take)
05 The Invisible Man (Early Version With Guide Vocal)
06 When Love Breaks Up (Demo)
07 Breakthru (Real Drums And Bass)
08 Rain Must Fall (Demo)
09 Scandal (Original Rough Mix)
10 My Baby Loves Me
11 Was It All Worth It (Original Take)
12 You Know You Belong To Me
13 I Guess We’re Falling Out (Demo)
14 Dog With A Bone
15 Water (Demo)
16 Face It Alone
CD3 (Alternative Miracle)
01 I Want It All (Single Version)
02 Hang On In There [B-Side]
03 Breakthru (12” Version)
04 Stealin’ [B-Side]
05 The Invisible Man (12” Version)
06 Hijack My Heart [B-Side]
07 Scandal (12” Version)
08 My Life Has Been Saved [B-Side]
09 Stone Cold Crazy (Live At The Rainbow, London ’74) [B-Side]
10 My Melancholy Blues (Live At Houston, Texas ’77) [B-Side]
11 Chinese Torture [Instrumental]
CD4 (Miracu-mentals)
01 Party (Instrumental)
02 Khashoggi’s Ship (Backing Track)
03 The Miracle (Backing Track)
04 I Want It All (Backing Track)
05 The Invisible Man (Backing Track)
06 Breakthru (Backing Track)
07 Rain Must Fall (Backing Track)
08 Scandal (Backing Track)
09 My Baby Does Me (Backing Track)
10 Was It All Worth It (Backing Track)
CD5 (The Miracle Interviews)
01 Queen For An Hour (Trailer)
02 Queen For An Hour (Roger, John, Freddie & Brian with Mike Read)
03 Queen For An Hour (Out-takes)
04 Rockline (Brian & Roger with Bob Coburn)
DVD / Blu-ray [BD] (The Miracle Promo Videos)
01 I Want It All (Promo Video)
02 Breakthru (Promo Video)
03 The Invisible Man (Promo Video)
04 Scandal (Promo Video)
05 The Miracle (Promo Video)
06 The Miracle Interviews (Interviews with Roger, Brian and John on the set of the Breakthru film shoot in June 1989, by Gavin Taylor)
07 The Making of the Miracle Videos
08 The Making of The Miracle album cover
LP (The Miracle – The Long Lost Original LP Cut)
Side A
01 Party
02 Khashoggi’s Ship
03 The Miracle
04 I Want It All
05 Too Much Love Will Kill You
06 The Invisible Man
Side B
07 Breakthru
08 Rain Must Fall
09 Scandal
10 My Baby Does Me
11 Was It All Worth It