Live Auction

CA: Fine Art, Chinese Art & Rare Books

Mon, Jan 5, 2026 06:00PM EST
Lot 104

QUEEN SIGNED VINYL RECORD "THE GAME"

Estimate: $70,000 - $100,000

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Queen signed vinyl record "The Game". This one was released by Elektra Records in 1980. The cover features a black-and-white close-up of the band members in leather jackets, visually highlighting the "tough rock style" and creating a contrast with the diversity of music. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon signed the cover with black pens, making it an extremely rare and historically significant item.

Dimensions: Vinyl records Size 12 1/4 x 12 1/7 in.

Provenance and authenticity: According to information provided by the consignor, this lot is accompanied by documentation relating to prior opinions on attribution and authenticity, including a certificate of authenticity.

The auction house has not independently verified the provenance or authenticity of this lot, and all related information is provided for reference only.

Note: The album features 10 songs and is a milestone in the fusion of Queen's styles, covering various genres such as rock, funk, disco, and rockabilly. "Another One Bites the Dust", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Play the Game", etc. The band aims to break through the niche boundaries of art rock, with "style crossover + catchy melody" at its core. While maintaining the Queen's signature harmonies and the complexity of its arrangements, it enhances the commercial dissemination of its singles, providing a model for the "mainstreaming exploration" of rock bands. "The Game" is a milestone in Queen's transformation from an "art rock pioneer" to a "global pop rock icon". With the courage to cross styles and its commercial success, it redefined the mainstream possibilities of rock bands. Its musical influence spans rock, hip-hop and pop, and it remains one of the core legacies of popular culture to this day. The version with the band members' autographed names is a "transitional specimen" in the rock collecting world - it not only records the historical juncture when Queen made the leap from art rock to pop rock, but also, due to its minimalist cover design, becomes a benchmark case of rock visual art in the 1980s. It often becomes a popular collectible in the auction market because of its "historical significance + design scarcity". The estimated value of this album is between 70,000 and 100,000 US dollars.