Procession

Procession (Album Version) 1:12
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Queen II, Track 1

Procession (The eYe Version) 1:14
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Queen: The eYe
From the Electronic Arts videogame, Queen: The eYe. This is almost the entire version that appears on the Queen II album. The track ends just before the fade into "Father To Son."

Father To Son

Father To Son (Album Version) 6:12
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Queen II, Track 2
White Queen (As It Began)

White Queen (As It Began) (Album Version) 4:33 Click here for more info!
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Queen II, Track 3

White Queen (As It Began) (German Edit) 4:16
Written by Brian May
Appears on: German Queen Compilation vinyl
Rare and relatively unknown edit from a 1981 German compilation 12" album. The track was edited down to fit onto vinyl with the track starting at Freddie's vocals.

White Queen (As It Began) (Single Version) 4:35
Written by Brian May
Appears on: UK Queen's First EP 7" vinyl, Japan Queen's First EP 3" CD single, UK Queen's First EP 3" CD single
A standalone version of the song that doesn't include the minor segue from Father To Son.

White Queen (As It Began) (BBC Session 4) 4:46
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Unreleased
From the once thought "lost" BBC Session 4. This is a beautiful version of the song and definately a shame that it is not officially available. Unlike the album take, this version is much more similar to the live versions of the song. Features piano throughout the track, including a 1 min. 20 sec. piano/guitar solo. At one point, this was very rare, but now can be found online and on many bootlegs.

White Queen (As It Began) (Rumored home recording, 1969?)
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Unreleased
It is rumored that a home recording exists from Brian. Apparently this song existed in some form during the Smile era, probably known then as As It Began. So far no information has been presented by Brian, Queen, or private collectors as to its existance.

Some Day One Day

Some Day One Day (Album Version) 4:21 Click here for more info!
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Queen II, Track 4

Loser In The End

The Loser In The End (Album Version) 4:01
Written by Roger Taylor
Appears on: Queen II, Track 5

Ogre Battle

Ogre Battle (Album Version) 4:08
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 6

Ogre Battle (BBC Session 3 edit) 3:57
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: At The BBC, At The Beeb
An edit of the full BBC Session 3 version. The opening guitar is edited out due to damage on the master BBC tape. Freddie's vocals are a bit more relaxed, but in general, this version sounds very similar to the album cut.

Ogre Battle (BBC Session 3) 4:57
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Unreleased
The same as the Session 3 edit, just with the guitar solo intact at the beginning. It is unknown if a full undamaged version exists with the guitar solo intro. The intro is available on many bootlegs, but in very poor quality.

Ogre Battle (Hollywood Records 1991 Remix) 3:29
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II Hollywood Remaster (1991)
Not a bad remix from Hollywood Records. The same as the album take, but with different guitar effects, added drums, and various added bits.

Ogre Battle (Acetate Version) 3:04
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: UK Ogre Battle 7" acetate vinyl
An edit of the BBC version. It starts when the last scream is given (fade in) and fades out during the last scream. The guitar outro is not on the disc.

The Fairy Feller's Master Stroke

The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke (Album Version) 2:39
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 7

Nevermore

Nevermore (Album Version) 1:17
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 8

Nevermore (BBC Session 4) 1:25
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Unreleased
At one time, this was one of the most sought-after rare recordings. Now easily found on bootlegs or download. The first minute of the song is similar to the album version until drums and guitar come in at 0:56. Definately better than the album take with great vocals and surprising heaviness at the end.

Nevermore (Early Instrumental Take a.k.a. Never More) 2:00
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premired at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. Mostly just piano and bass.

The March Of The Black Queen

The March Of The Black Queen (Album Version) 6:33
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 9


The March Of The Black Queen (BBC Session 4)
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Unreleased
This has yet to be leaked onto bootlegs or the internet. Supposedly it is just an edit of the album version or the album version in full.

The March Of The Black Queen (Takes 3-5) 6:45
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premired at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. Attempts at the backing track: piano+bass+drums/percussion, Freddie Mercury counts-in everytime.

Funny How Love Is

Funny How Love Is (Album Version) 2:50
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 10

Funny How Love Is (Digital Master Sampler Edit) 2:51
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen Digital Master Sampler
Great single edit of the album version. Fades in with the last few vocal chords of The March of the Black Queen and segues nicely into the piano chord/percussion opening of Funny How Love Is. The track ends with a fade out. A really good sounding edit that is becoming easier to find among internet traders. Note that the Digital Master Sampler itself is becoming hard to find in good condition due to a manufacturing defect in the disc.

Funny How Love Is (Japanese 3" CD Single Version) 2:50
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Japan Seven Seas of Rhye 3" CD single
The only true stand-alone mix of the song. Starts with a piano chord and percussion background. The track ends like the Digital Master Sampler version with a fade out.

Funny How Love Is (UK 3" CD Single Version) 3:14
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: UK Seven Seas of Rhye 3" CD single
Starts out very differently from the other edit versions. This version starts with the end part of March Of The Black Queen, beginning with the "forget your sing a-longs and your lullabies" section. From the end of the MOTBQ section, it segues into Funny How Love Is just like the album.

Funny How Love Is (Takes 3-5) 6:30
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Unreleased
This track premired at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. Attempts at the backing track: piano+bass+drums, Freddie Mercury counts-in everytime.

Seven Seas Of Rhye

Seven Seas Of Rhye (Album Version) 2:48
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 11

Seven Seas Of Rhye (Alternate Mix)
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: UK Seven Seas of Rhye 7" vinyl promo
One of the rarest Queen promos ever released. This promo release features an alternate mix of Seven Seas of Rhye with a different (and incorrect) backing track. The promos were quickly recalled and destroyed; only 5 or so are now rumored to exist.

Seven Seas Of Rhye (Hollywood Records 1991 Remix) 6:35
Written by Freddie Mercury, Remixed by Freddy Bastone
Appears on: Queen II Hollywood Remaster (1991)
Definately a dance mix, with the typical dance track backbeat. Features samples from Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Mustapha, White Man, and other Queen songs. A huge departure from the album track.

See What A Fool I've Been

See What A Fool I've Been 4:38 Click here for more info!
Written by Brian May
Appears on: US Seven Seas of Rhye 7" vinyl, UK Seven Seas of Rhye 7" vinyl, Queen II Hollywood Remaster (1991), UK Seven Seas of Rhye 3" CD single, Japan Seven Seas of Rhye 3" CD single
Non-album B-side, also appearing on the US Queen II Remaster. Awesome heavy blues track with wicked vocals by Freddie. The track is heavily influenced by "That's How I Feel" by Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee. A very interesting track and worth having.

See What A Fool I've Been (BBC Session 2) 4:19
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Unreleased
Instrumentally similar to the definitive version, but featuring different lyrics for a few of the verses. Surprisingly these alternate lyrics were used in all known live performances. Brian's guitar work is much thicker for this take and Freddie's vocals are a bit more standard.