The QFN Bootleg Book.
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First of all "thank you very much" to the fans who have
sumbitted something for the QFN Bootleg Book.

The current provisioanl tile(s) are:

'The Queen Catalogue Of Unofficially Released Recordings'.

Yes, a mouthful I know. If you can think of an alternative
which describes the contents I'll be happy to hear from you.

Or

'Queen - The Bootlegs'

I would like more fans to send in reviews, and be involved,
so if a free copy of the completed book appeals to you as a
reward, send in something today.

Below are reviews sent in by QFN readers. If you'd like to
send in reviews, please keep to the format as below. There
is more information about submitting reviews at the end of
this file.

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            THE BOOTLEG SECTION OF QFN-22

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Bootleg Update 

Last issue certain bootlegs were reviewed, and here are some
updates relating to them. Thanks go to Jon James for this
extra information.

'Black & White' is actually the famous Hammersmith Odeon
24th December 1975 gig which was missed of the review, which
itself is a copy of another vinyl bootleg called 'Halfpence'
with the same catalogue  and matrix number, (see review in
QFN-19).

The 'Killers' vinyl also has one side studio tracks with
audience overdubs, while 'Who Wants To Live Forever' is a
copy of 'SheetKeeckers'.

The Americans have re-pressed some of the early vinyl
bootlegs - namely 'Stunning' (blue printing on white
sleeve), 'Duck Soup' (orange insert), 'PNW' (oragen insert
same vinyl as 'Mania', and 'Sheetkeeckers'. All are selling
for approximately 20.

The Italians have re-pressed the 'Hammer To Fall' / 'Tear It
Up' single on red vinyl with the live picture sleeve. The
sleeve is slightly textured unlike the original. A definate
pirate. Selling for 25.

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Name Of Bootleg : Golden Demos
Date Of Show(s) : 1973 - 1976
Place           : Various
Media Type      : CD
Label           : ?
Catalogue No    : ?
Matrix No       : 400 936 STECK 001
Sound Quality   : 9
Package Quality : 8
Performance     : 7
Picture Disc    : No
Coloured Vinyl  : N/A
Reviewer's Name : Jon James

Track Listing:

See What A Fool I've Been
Keep Yourself Alive
The Night Comes Down
Great King Rat
My Fairy King
Ogre Battle
Father To Son
Killer Queen
Misfire
Tenement Funster
Flick Of The Wrist
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon
Bohemian Rhapsody
The Millionaire Waltz
You Take My Breath Away

Review:
This is similar the CD 'Made In Heaven' as normal recordings
have the vocals faded at certain points to make them seem
different - the faded vocals are however audiable in the
background.

The CD was released Septmber 1993 and of German origin,
though no label or catalogue number are apparent. The words
'Frederick Bulsara & Friends' are printed on the CD, and
both front and back cover feature Freddie from early 1970's
photos.  
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Name Of Bootleg : The Mercury Is Rising
Date Of Show(s) : 1974 / 1975 / 1977
Place           : London / St Monica / Seattle
Media Type      : CD
Label           : Alternative Recording Company (ARC)
Catalogue No    : ARC 003
Matrix No       : 003 93081918
Sound Quality   : 9
Package Quality : 9
Performance     : 10
Picture Disc    : -
Coloured Vinyl  : -
Reviewer's Name : Brian Trubshaw

Track Listing:

Procession
Father To Son
Ogre Battle
Keep Yourself Alive
Seven Seas Of Rhye
Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll
Liar
Flick Of the the Wrist
Killer Queen
The March Of The Black Queen
Bring Back That Leroy Brown
Stone Cold Crazy
Somebody To Love
'39
You Take My Breath Away
Bohemian Rhapsody
Hey Big Spender
Jailhouse Rock
Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting
Be Bop A Lula

Review:
This CD states that the first 7 tracks were recorded in
Cleveland, but are in fact The Rainbow, London (31/3/74).
(Queen's first appearence in Cleveland was 8/2/75). These
tracks are in fact from Queen's first bootleg -
Sheetkeekers, a BBC broadcast.

The Santa Monica tracks (8-13) are from the 'Royal American
Tour' LP and the Seattle tracks lifted from the LP 'Duck
Soup'. ('Duck Soup' was the name of the film the Marx
Brothers made after 'A Day At The Races').

Here we find a rare redition of 'Modern Times Rock 'n' Roll'
- not often played live, and here given the treatment of a
hungrey band in their prime, ready to take on the world. The
rest, as they say is history....

This is a limited numbered edition of 1500 copies. The front
cover features quite early promo photos similar (but not the
same) as the 'Queen At The Beeb' shots.  
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Name Of Bootleg : Since You've Been Gone
Date Of Show(s) : 8/11/93
Place           : Kosei Nenkin Hall - Osaka, Japan
Media Type      : CD
Label           : Keep Out
Catalogue No    : KO 9303021/2
Matrix No       : 80431M1 KO-9303021 / 55510X1 KO-9303055
Sound Quality   : 9
Package Quality : 8
Performance     : 9
Picture Disc    : Yes - Silhouette of Brian
Coloured Vinyl  : N/A
Reviewer's Name : Jon James

Track Listing:

CD-1
The Dark
Back To The Light
Tie Your Mother Down
Love Token
Headlong
Love Of My Life
'39
Let Your Heart Rule your Head
Too Much Love Will Kill You
Organ Instumental
Since You've Been Gone

CD-2
Now I'm Here
Guitar Solo
Resurrection
Drum Solo
Teo Torriatte
We Will Rock You
Hammer to Fall

 
Review:
The cover shows the triple image of Brian similar to the
Programme cover for the tour. There's is some reverberation
of Bass and Drums when recorded. The CD's Have the words
'Bohemians Stop' and 'Bohemians Go' on disc 1 and 2
respectively.

Released Feb/March 1993 
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Name Of Bootleg : Zabou Soundtrack
Date Of Show(s) : 1987 
Place           : -  
Media Type      : 7" Vinyl 
Label           : EMI
Catalogue No    : P195612
Matrix No       : FM/TT 
Sound Quality   : Exellent 9
Package Quality : 9
Performance     : 10 
Picture Disc    : -  
Coloured Vinyl  : -  
Reviewer's Name : Jon James 

Track Listing:
CD-1 / SIDE 1 / etc.
Hold on  - Freddie Mercury & Joe Dare


CD-2 / SIDE 2 / etc.
A Change Is Gonna Come - Tina Turner

Review:
This is supposedly a 7" German promo single for the Zabou
soundtrack. The label looks authentic but the fact there is
no matrix number and the slightly hazy coloured sleeve
suggets that is is possibly a pirate. The song is exellent
featuring strong vocals from Freddie. This sis a real rarity
as the song was only on the CD/LP soundtrack released in
Germany.
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Do You Want A Queen Bootleg Book?
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If you've enjoyed reading this bootleg section then you'd
like the QFN bootleg book due for publication in the near
future. Maybe you can supply some details and reviews. It
means a free copy when the book is published.

In my opinion, the more fans who are involved the better, as
I would guess the book would then contain a broader outlook,
(frm the point of the reviews) rather than just being from a
few fans' points of view, which could be seen as a boring
list by two or three fans. I don't want an elitist book, but
one which many fans can relate to - expert and novice
collector.

Consequently, I need more reviews if this project is going
to succeed. It would be a mistake to assume I have been sent
all I need, as I haven't received even a quarter of what I
want to include in the final thing. So please help.

Please don't think that someone else will already have sent
in a review of a recording which you have, as so far I have
received only a few duplicate reviews. Even when two or more
fans review the same recording, there are differences in the
details / comments, which is good for cross-referencing etc.

So, if you promised to send something when I originally
requested it, but didn't, please reconsider and begin
something now. Now, now, now, now! Just put on a bootleg
whilst you read this newsletter. Then you'll be in the mood
to send me review. 

Many initial letters about the book were enthusiastic, but
not many of those fans actually sent in reviews, which is
very frustrating and disappointing for me as I know some of
those fans have large and interesting collections not yet
covered by the book.

I don't want to be pushy about it, but if you promised
something please send in at least a few submissions - it
will mean a complimentary copy of the printed book for you
when it's published. Hopefully in gloriuos colour!

Begin with three or four reviews and you'll soon see how
rewarding it can be. It doesn't take up too much time
either, and you'll be surprised at how good some recordings
sound having not heard them for a while.

If possible, please send reviews on the QFN pre-printed
sheet (obtainable directly from QFN), or on floppy computer
disc, (as the file named LAYOUT in the MISC directory of
this very disc).

If you don't have a copy of the paper version which you'd
prefer to complete, then please request it by phoning 01772
556117 and I will mail it to you as soon as possible.

I do want reviews of vinyl releases, as much of what I have
to date concentrates on recent CDs (from 1990 onwards,
mainly). Although these CDs themselves cover all periods of
Queen's career, and are sometimes bootlegs of earlier
recordings from vinyl, but this time around on a different
label. I don't have all the CD reviews needed, so do
continue to send CD reviews as well as vinyl too.

I will be including some details about tapes, but not the
type your mate did you, but the type which have printed
covers and even sometimes cases.

These tapes are usually considered less valuable than CD or
vinyl because the media is easily destroyed and lost,
although this leads to a type of rarity in itself.

Bootleg audio cassettes can usually be bought much cheaper
too.

On second thoughts maybe you should tell me of any audio
tapes you have, as I may not get a review of some releases
which are available on CD or vinyl which you have taped
copies of.

So, look at your collection and tell me what you have. Any
lists (preferably supplied on disc) welcome. Draw my
attention to anything very rare or unusual if you are aware
of it. Thanks.

Don't forget, as well as listing the details such as Title,
Catalogue Number, Venue and Date etc, I also require your
personal comments about the release as a whole.

Remember it will be your reviews which make the book come
alive for the reader, rather being seen as just a factual
list. Details such as rarities performed (live or studio),
or if the recording isn't actually what the packaging says
it is. (which is quite common). These things are useful for
identification reasons. The more detail the better, as I can
always edit out anything not needed for the final draft. So,
put in as much as you like and describe releases as fully as
possible, mis-spelling, picture disc, anything you know
about the release. It will be a huge help.

Finally, although the following is not essential, I would
like to request that all reviews are accompanied by a
high-quality photocopy of any LP sleeves (back / front /
inside), preferably reproduced on a colour copier and
reduced to the size of a normal CD cover - as this is the
size I envisage using for the final thing. This will mean
that no extra reduction will be needed from artwork supplied
by you, which would result in further deterioration quality-
wise if copied and reduced. Send a normal copy if you aren't
sure.

OR

Take a CD case to your local 'copy shop' and ask for the
final copy to fit inside the CD case - it's easily done on
the advanced colour copiers of today and I want the
illustrations to look good and consistant.

I realise that a 12" vinyl will not fit onto an A3 size page
(colour copies maximum size), and a little at the top and
bottom of the cover will be missed off. This is acceptable.

Ideally I would like to be able to actually photograph the
original covers of recordings, but I realise that not
everyone will want to trust them to the postal service. If
you do send originals to QFN through the post, be sure to
send them well packed and by registered/recorded delivery
for insurance purposes. Also include stiff card inside the
envelope so your covers won't be folded. Don't send CDs!

CD covers should be copied at actual size (back / front /
inside / etc.) and also on a colour copier.

Any copying costs above 5 can be refunded by QFN, but
please inform me how many you intend doing, and of which
releases, so I can check if I already have copies of the
cover you intend sending, as I may already have a copy
concerned sent in by someone else. In this case just send
your review for comparision and I can combine two or more
reviews is neccessary.

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