Queen Reveal Who Designed Back Cover Of First-Ever Album

By Logan DeLoye

December 18, 2024

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Queen released their very first album in 1973 and were very involved in how the record sleeve was designed.

Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Adam Lambert, who joined the band in 2011, sat down with iHeartRadio to play "The Box" and pulled out their very first record. The self-titled masterpiece features songs like "Keep Yourself Alive," and "Son and Daughter," and the cover shines a spotlight on a performer holding up a microphone with the word "Queen" displayed in red fancy lettering.

The back of the record features a collage put together by none other than lead singer Freddie Mercury, and lead guitarist Brian May, per drummer Roger Taylor.

"This is a collage on the back mainly put together by Brian." May interjected to reveal that Freddie cut up the pieces and put them together "before photo shop."

"You know, long time, 200 years ago this was released," Taylor joked.

Watch the full interview below.

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