Queen – Greatest Hits Vintage LP (Balkanton, Bulgaria ca. 1982)

This vintage Queen "Greatest Hits" LP is a rare Balkanton pressing from Bulgaria, licensed for the Eastern Bloc in the early 1980s. It includes classics such as Bohemian Rhapsody , Another One Bites The Dust , Don't Stop Me Now , and We Will Rock You – songs that cemented Queen's status as one of the greatest rock bands in music history.
The Balkanton edition is distinguished by its specific, slightly different mastering and Cyrillic label design – a collector's item with historical value and authentic Eastern Bloc charm.

Historical background:
While original Western pressings were scarcely available in socialist countries, popular albums like "Greatest Hits" were officially licensed through Balkanton (Bulgaria) . These pressings gave fans behind the Iron Curtain access to Western rock music.
Queen were at the height of their popularity at this time – with Freddie Mercury's unmistakable voice and Brian May's guitar sound, the band defined the sound of an entire generation.

Product details:

• Format: LP, 33⅓ RPM

• Label: Balkanton – BTA 11943

• Year of publication: ca. 1982

• Origin: Bulgaria

• Genre: Rock / Classic Rock

• Cover condition: Good (VG) – noticeable signs of storage, age spots and abrasion, structure stable, front print intact.

• Vinyl condition: Very good (VG+) – glossy, few light hairlines, plays clearly with minimal background noise.

• Special features: Original Bulgarian licensed pressing, Cyrillic label, rare variant of the European release.

Notes:

• Rare Balkanton edition from the early 80s

• Western rock music released under license in the Eastern Bloc

• Authentic collector's item with historical collector's value

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