Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | One Vision (From The Motion Picture "Iron Eagle")Written-By – Queen |
| A2 | A Kind Of MagicWritten-By – Taylor* |
| A3 | One Year Of LoveArranged By [Strings] – Lynton NaiffSaxophone – Steve GregoryWritten-By – Deacon* |
| A4 | Pain Is So Close To PleasureWritten-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
| A5 | Friends Will Be FriendsWritten-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
| B1 | Who Wants To Live ForeverArranged By [Orchestra] – Brian May, Michael KamenOrchestra – The National Philharmonic Orchestra*Recorded By [Orchestra] – Eric TomlinsonWritten-By – May* |
| B2 | Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme)Written-By – May* |
| B3 | Don't Lose Your HeadVocals [Incidental] – Joan ArmatradingWritten-By – Taylor* |
| B4 | Princes Of The UniverseWritten-By – Mercury* |
Companies, etc.
- Marketed By – EMI
- Manufactured By – EMI
- Distributed By – EMI
- Printed By – EMI Services Benelux B.V.
- Published By – Queen Music Ltd.
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Recorded At – Abbey Road Studios
- Recorded At – The Town House
- Recorded At – Musicland Studios
- Recorded At – Mountain Studios
- Mastered At – The Town House
Credits
- Artwork [Color] – Jenny Robinson
- Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Guitar [Occasional] – John Deacon
- Drums, Vocals [Occasional], Keyboards – Roger Taylor
- Engineer – David Richards (tracks: A2, B1 to B3), Mack (tracks: A1, A3 to A5, B4)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Croydon
- Guitar, Vocals [Occasional], Keyboards – Brian May
- Illustration [Front Cover Original] – Roger Chiasson
- Illustration [Other Original] – Chuck Gamage, Mike Smith , Roger Chiasson
- Keyboards [Extra] – Spike Edney
- Management [Consultant] – Jim Beach
- Mastered By – Kevin Metcalfe
- Photography By – Peter Hince
- Producer – David Richards (tracks: A2, B1 to B3), Mack (tracks: A1, A3 to A5, B4), Queen
- Sleeve [Design] – Richard Gray
- Technician [Studio Equipment By] – Brian Zellis, Chris Taylor
- Vocals, Keyboards – Freddie Mercury
Notes
Recorded mainly at The Townhouse Studios, London.Musicland Studios, Munich and Mountain Studios, Montreux.
B1 strings recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
Mastered at The Townhouse Studios.
Joan Armatrading courtesy of A&M Records.
All Lyrics © 1986 Queen Music Ltd. / EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Used by permission.
Tape used XDR Quality System
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 5 099924 053143
- Rights Society: BIEM / STEMRA
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP 7 46267 2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album) | EMI | CDP 7 46267 2 | UK | 1986 |
| TCEU 3509 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI | TCEU 3509 | UK | Unknown |
| HR-61152-2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | Hollywood Records | HR-61152-2 | US | 1991 |
| 031 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Astra | 031 | Russia | 1997 |
| 4605026709263 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | ООО «Юниверсал Мьюзик» | 4605026709263 | Russia | 2016 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| A1 | One VisionWritten-By – Queen |
5:11 |
| A2 | A Kind Of MagicWritten-By – Taylor* |
4:25 |
| A3 | One Year Of LoveArranged By [Strings] – Lynton NaiffSaxophone – Steve GregoryWritten-By – Deacon* |
4:27 |
| A4 | Pain Is So Close To PleasureWritten-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
4:22 |
| A5 | Friends Will Be FriendsWritten-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
4:08 |
| B1 | Who Wants To Live ForeverArranged By [Orchestra] – Brian May, Michael KamenOrchestra – The National Philharmonic Orchestra*Recorded By [Orchestra] – Eric TomlinsonWritten-By – May* |
5:17 |
| B2 | Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme)Written-By – May* |
4:35 |
| B3 | Don't Lose Your HeadVocals [Incidental] – Joan ArmatradingWritten-By – Taylor* |
4:38 |
| B4 | Princes Of The UniverseWritten-By – Mercury* |
3:33 |
Credits
- Artwork [Colour] – Jenny Robinson
- Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Guitar [Occasional] – John Deacon
- Design [Sleeve] – Richard Gray
- Drums, Vocals [Occasional], Keyboards – Roger Taylor
- Engineer – David Richards (tracks: 2, 6 to 8, 10, 12), Mack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 9, 11)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Croydon
- Guitar, Vocals [Occasional], Keyboards – Brian May
- Illustration [Front Cover Original Illustration] – Roger Chiasson
- Illustration [Other Original Illustration] – Chuck Gamage, Mike Smith , Roger Chiasson
- Keyboards [Computer] – BBC B, UMI
- Keyboards [Extra] – Spike Edney
- Management [Consultant] – Jim Beach
- Mastered By – Kevin Metcalf*
- Photography By – Peter Hince
- Producer – David Richards (tracks: 2, 6 to 8, 10, 12), Mack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 9, 11), Queen
- Technician [Studio Equipment By] – Brian Zellis, Chris Taylor
- Vocals, Keyboards – Freddie Mercury
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP 7 46267 2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album) | EMI | CDP 7 46267 2 | UK | 1986 |
| TCEU 3509 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI | TCEU 3509 | UK | Unknown |
| HR-61152-2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | Hollywood Records | HR-61152-2 | US | 1991 |
| 031 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Astra | 031 | Russia | 1997 |
| 4605026709263 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | ООО «Юниверсал Мьюзик» | 4605026709263 | Russia | 2016 |
Tracklist
| 1 | One Vision | 5:11 |
| 2 | A Kind Of Magic | 4:24 |
| 3 | One Year Of Love | 4:27 |
| 4 | Pain Is So Close To Pleasure | 4:22 |
| 5 | Friends Will Be Friends | 4:07 |
| 6 | Who Wants To Live Forever | 5:17 |
| 7 | Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) | 4:34 |
| 8 | Don't Lose Your Head | 4:38 |
| 9 | Princes Of The Universe | 3:33 |
| Extra Magical Ingredients | ||
| 10 | A Kind Of 'A Kind Of Magic' | 3:37 |
| 11 | Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends... | 5:58 |
| 12 | Forever | 3:20 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – EMI Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Queen Productions Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Queen Productions Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Raincloud Productions Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Raincloud Productions Ltd.
- Made By – Sonopress – C-7870
Credits
- Engineer – David Richards (tracks: 2, 6 to 8, 10, 12), Mack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 9, 11)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Croydon
- Producer – David Richards (tracks: 2, 6 to 8, 10, 12), Mack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 9, 11), Queen
Notes
Made in W. GermanyEMI Records Ltd. Hayes, Middlesex, England.
℗ © 1986 Original sound recordings made by Queen Productions Ltd.
except One Vision
℗ © 1986 Original sound recording made by Raincloud Productions Ltd./Queen Productions Ltd.
Second west german release.
Predated by this one.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BIEM/GEMA
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Barcode: 077774626729
- Matrix / Runout: SONOPRESS C-7870/CDP7462672 A
- SPARS Code: DDD
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP 7 46267 2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album) | EMI | CDP 7 46267 2 | UK | 1986 |
| TCEU 3509 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI | TCEU 3509 | UK | Unknown |
| HR-61152-2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | Hollywood Records | HR-61152-2 | US | 1991 |
| 031 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Astra | 031 | Russia | 1997 |
| 4605026709263 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | ООО «Юниверсал Мьюзик» | 4605026709263 | Russia | 2016 |
Tracklist Hide Credits
| 1 | One VisionWritten-By – Queen |
5:11 |
| 2 | A Kind Of MagicWritten-By – Taylor* |
4:25 |
| 3 | One Year Of LoveArranged By [Strings] – Lynton NaiffSaxophone – Steve GregoryWritten-By – Deacon* |
4:27 |
| 4 | Pain Is So Close To PleasureWritten-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
4:22 |
| 5 | Friends Will Be FriendsWritten-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
4:08 |
| 6 | Who Wants To Live ForeverArranged By [Orchestra] – Brian May, Michael KamenOrchestra – The National Philharmonic Orchestra*Recorded By [Orchestra] – Eric TomlinsonWritten-By – May* |
5:17 |
| 7 | Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme)Written-By – May* |
4:35 |
| 8 | Don't Lose Your HeadVocals [Incidental] – Joan ArmatradingWritten-By – Taylor* |
4:38 |
| 9 | Princes Of The UniverseWritten-By – Mercury* |
3:33 |
| Extra Magical Ingredients | ||
| 10 | A Kind Of 'A Kind Of Magic'Written-By – Taylor* |
3:38 |
| 11 | Friends Will Be Friends Will Be Friends...Written-By – Mercury*, Deacon* |
5:58 |
| 12 | ForeverWritten-By – May* |
3:21 |
Credits
- Artwork By [Color] – Jenny Robinson
- Artwork By [Front Cover Original Illustration] – Roger Chiasson
- Artwork By [Other Original Illustration] – Chuck Gamage, Mike Smith, Roger Chiasson
- Artwork By [Sleeve Design] – Richard Gray
- Bass, Keyboards, Guitar [Occasional] – Brian May
- Drums, Vocals [Occasional], Keyboards – Roger Taylor
- Engineer – David Richards (tracks: 2, 6 to 8, 10, 12), Mack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 9, 11)
- Engineer [Assistant] – Croydon
- Guitar, Vocals [Occasional], Keyboards – John Deacon
- Keyboards [Computer] – BBC B, UMI
- Keyboards [Extra] – Spike Edney
- Mastered By – Kevin Metcalfe
- Other [Management Consultant] – Jim Beach
- Other [Studio Equipment By] – Brian Zellis, Chris Taylor
- Photography – Peter Hince
- Producer – David Richards (tracks: 2, 6 to 8, 10, 12), Mack (tracks: 1, 3 to 5, 9, 11), Queen
- Vocals, Keyboards – Freddie Mercury
Notes
Some songs on this album appear in different form in the film 'Highlander'.Recorded mainly at the Townhouse Studios, London.
Musicland Studios, Munich and Mountain Studios, Montreux.
Orchestra recorded at Abbey Road.
Joan Armatrading courtesy of A&M Records.
℗ 1986 Original sound recording made by Queen Productions Ltd.
except One Vision
℗ 1986 Original sound recording made by Raincloud Productions Ltd. Queen Productions Ltd
All Lyrics © 1986 Queen Music Ltd./EMI Music Publishing Ltd. Used by permission.
Disc: Made in Japan.
BIEM/JASRAC
LC 0542
Digital Recording/DDD
Barcode: 0 77774 62672 9
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: 077774626729
- Label Code: LC 0542
- Matrix / Runout: CDP 7 46267 2 1A4 TO
- SPARS Code: DDD
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP 7 46267 2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album) | EMI | CDP 7 46267 2 | UK | 1986 |
| TCEU 3509 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI | TCEU 3509 | UK | Unknown |
| HR-61152-2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | Hollywood Records | HR-61152-2 | US | 1991 |
| 031 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Astra | 031 | Russia | 1997 |
| 4605026709263 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | ООО «Юниверсал Мьюзик» | 4605026709263 | Russia | 2016 |
Tracklist
| A1 | One Vision |
| A2 | A Kind Of Magic |
| A3 | One Year Of Love |
| A4 | Pain Is So Close To Pleasure |
| A5 | Friends Will Be Friends |
| B1 | Who Wants To Live Forever |
| B2 | Gimme The Prize (Kurgan's Theme) |
| B3 | Don't Lose Your Head |
| B4 | Princes Of The Universe |
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: BIEM / ZAIKS
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDP 7 46267 2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album) | EMI | CDP 7 46267 2 | UK | 1986 |
| TCEU 3509 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, RE) | EMI | TCEU 3509 | UK | Unknown |
| HR-61152-2 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | Hollywood Records | HR-61152-2 | US | 1991 |
| 031 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (Cass, Album, Unofficial) | Astra | 031 | Russia | 1997 |
| 4605026709263 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Album, RM) | ООО «Юниверсал Мьюзик» | 4605026709263 | Russia | 2016 |
Tracklist
| A | A Kind Of Magic |
| B | A Dozen Red Roses For My Darling |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Queen Productions Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Queen Productions Ltd.
- Published By – Queen Music Ltd.
- Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
- Manufactured By – EMI Records Ltd.
- Mastered At – The Town House
Credits
- Design – Richard Gray
- Mastered By – Kev*
- Photography By – David James
- Producer – David Richards, Queen
- Written-By – Roger Taylor
Notes
EMI cream label with black letteringOther versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEEN 7 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (7", Single, Pap) | EMI | QUEEN 7 | UK | 1986 |
| B-5590 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (7") | Capitol Records, EMI America | B-5590 | Canada | 1986 |
| 2011167 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (7", Single) | EMI | 2011167 | France | 1986 |
| QUE CD 12, TODP-2262 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (CD, Mini, Single) | EMI, EMI | QUE CD 12, TODP-2262 | Japan | 1991 |
| 4075 | Queen | A Kind Of Magic (12") | EMI | 4075 | Panama | 1986 |

