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Brian May Debuts Unreleased 1974 Queen Track on Planet Rock

The newly remastered studio recording, Not For Sale (Polar Bear), previews a planned 2026 rebuild of Queen II.

Overview

  • The song was recorded during the Queen II sessions in 1974 but was left off the original album.
  • It received its first public airing on December 22 during May’s Planet Rock Christmas special, with a repeat scheduled for Christmas Day.
  • May said a Smile bootleg has circulated, yet the Queen studio version had not been heard until this broadcast.
  • He described the track as a work in progress and invited listener reactions ahead of its inclusion on next year’s rebuilt reissue.
  • The radio special also features May’s hand‑picked seasonal selections, including a Christmas hit by his wife, Anita Dobson.