A boxed reel of 1/4 Ampex 456 recording tape. Handwritten note on reel reads 'The Dark 4 Mixes' and on playback the tape reveals four mixes of an unreleased Queen version of 'The Dark' - originally recorded by the band for the Flash Gordon soundtrack before being shelved and later recorded by Brian May and released on his solo LP 'Back to the Light' in 1992.
This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.
Sold for £1,100
Hammer Price
A boxed reel of 1/4 Ampex 456 recording tape. Handwritten note on reel reads 'The Dark 4 Mixes' and on playback the tape reveals four mixes of an unreleased Queen version of 'The Dark' - originally recorded by the band for the Flash Gordon soundtrack before being shelved and later recorded by Brian May and released on his solo LP 'Back to the Light' in 1992.
This item is sold as an artefact only, without copyright. Any reproduction is strictly prohibited.
Auction: Day 1: Audio Equipment and Music Memorabilia | Day 2: Rare & Collectable Vinyl Records, 29th Apr, 2025
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