of Freddie Mercury", adding "the record was just too powerful, too multi-dimensional and too stunning to sit happily and contentedly in the grooves. The performances were all virtuoso." Track listing Original release All lead vocals by Freddie Mercury unless noted. The band included the comment "and nobody played synthesiser" on the album sleeve, a purist principle of May's, as some listeners had mistaken their elaborate multi-tracking and effects, produced by guitar and vocals, as synthesisers. John Deacon was credited as "Deacon John", but after the release of the album, he asked to be referred to by his real name. Roger Taylor was credited as Roger Meddows-Taylor, his full name, but that was discontinued after the next album. 2011 Universal Music reissue iTunes deluxe edition (2011) Personnel Queen Freddie Mercury – lead vocals , piano , Hammond organ (uncredited), backing vocals Brian May – guitars, piano , backing vocals Roger Taylor (credited as Roger Meddows-Taylor) – drums, percussion, lead vocals , backing vocals John Deacon (credited as Deacon John) – bass guitar Additional musicians John Anthony – backing vocals Charts Certifications Notes References External links Queen official website: Discography: Queen: includes lyrics of all non-bonus tracks Early Queen recordings Queen (band) albums 1973 debut albums Albums produced by John Anthony (record producer) Albums produced by Roy Thomas Baker Albums recorded at Trident Studios Elektra Records albums EMI Records albums Hollywood Records albums Parlophone albums