White Queen (As It Began) (Album Version) 4:33
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) (EP 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, UK The Singles Collection Volume 1, US Queen's First EP 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 it is definitely 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. It 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 existence.

Some Day One Day (Album Version) 4:21
Written by Brian May
Appears on: Queen II, Track 4

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

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 (Album Version) 2:39
Written by Freddie Mercury
Appears on: Queen II, Track 7

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. I prefer this version to the album take because of the 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 premiered at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. Mostly just piano and bass.

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 premiered at the 20th International Fan Club Convention in Prestatyn. These takes are attempts at a backing track (piano, bass, drums/percussion). Freddie Mercury counts-in every time.

See What A Fool I've Been 4:38
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, UK The Singles Collection Volume 1
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.