Flash Gordon is the ninth studio album and first soundtrack album by the British rock band Queen, released on 8 December 1980 by EMI Records in the UK and on 27 January 1981 by Elektra Records in the US. It is one of two film soundtracks that they produced, along with Highlander. It is the soundtrack to the science fiction film Flash Gordon and features lyrics on only two tracks. "Flash's Theme" was the only single to be released from the album, under the title "Flash". The album reached number 10 on the UK charts and number 23 in the US. The album was reissued worldwide on 27 June 2011 (excluding the US and Canada, where it was released on 27 September) as part of the band's 40th anniversary. The reissue adds an EP of related tracks. Unlike most soundtrack albums, audio from the film is prominently used in the theme song and the score selections of the album. Track listing All tracks are instrumental unless noted. Personnel Queen Freddie Mercury – lead and backing vocals, synthesizers Brian May – lead guitar, backing vocals, synthesizers, piano, organ, co-lead vocals on "Flash's Theme" Roger Taylor – drums, timpani, backing vocals, synthesizers John Deacon – bass guitar, guitar, synthesizers Additional personnel Howard Blake – additional orchestral arrangements Charts Weekly charts Year-end Certifications References External links Queen official website: Discography: Flash Gordon: includes lyrics of "Flash's Theme" (all versions) and "The Hero". Official Video (YouTube) Queen (band) soundtracks Science fiction film soundtracks Single-artist film soundtracks Flash Gordon Albums produced by Reinhold Mack 1980 soundtrack albums Elektra Records soundtracks Hollywood Records soundtracks EMI Records soundtracks Parlophone soundtracks