Queen - Hot Space (2011 Deluxe Remaster) represents a high-fidelity restoration of the band's controversial 1982 disco-funk experimentation. This specific 2011 remaster, overseen by legendary engineer Bob Ludwig
The 2011 Deluxe Remaster of Hot Space was part of the Queen 40th Anniversary campaign, meticulously restored by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering . In the high-resolution FLAC 24-bit/88.2kHz format, this version is widely regarded for its clarity, though it remains a subject of debate among audiophiles due to "loudness war" compression. Sonic Profile & Technical Review
The Deluxe version includes the original 1982 album on Disc 1 and a "Bonus EP" on Disc 2 featuring live recordings and rare tracks. Queen - Hot Space -2011 Deluxe Remaster FLAC- 88
Ripping Note: If you are archiving from a Blu-Ray, software like DVD Audio Extractor can rip the 88.2kHz FLAC directly to your hard drive, preserving the exact bitstream.
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Track 1: "Staying Power" (Live in Studio Mix) The original 1982 mix had a muffled low end. In the 2011 88.2 FLAC, the horn section (which was recorded live in the studio) has three-dimensional separation. You can place the trumpets left, the sax right. Freddie’s vocal is no longer buried in reverb; it sits above the mix, crystalline and immediate.
Includes "Under Pressure" (with David Bowie) and "Body Language". 12 Staying Power (Live) Recorded at Milton Keynes Bowl, June 1982. 13 Soul Brother The fan-favorite B-side to "Under Pressure". 14 Back Chat (Single Remix) A funk-focused remix by John Deacon. 15-16 Live in Tokyo (1982) Queen - Hot Space (2011 Deluxe Remaster) represents
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