Queen – I Want To Break Free 12" Vinyl Single Extended Mix 1984 Capitol NM/VG+

80s SYNTH-ROCK ANTHEM: Queen – I Want To Break Free (Original 1984 US Capitol 12" Single — Extended Mix & Rare Instrumental B-Side)

Add a defining centerpiece to your classic rock collection with this authentic original 1984 US 12" vinyl single pressing of Queen’s iconic anthem, "I Want To Break Free" (Capitol Records – V-8590).

Written by bassist John Deacon and co-produced by Queen alongside Reinhold Mack, this standout track from the multi-platinum 1984 album The Works remains one of the band's most celebrated global hits. This dedicated maxi-single release features the expansive Extended Mix (7:12) on Side A, backed on Side B by the rare Instrumental Version of "Machines (Or 'Back To Humans')" (5:03), penned by Brian May and Roger Taylor.

Pressed on 12-inch vinyl at 33 ⅓ RPM, this maxi-single format provides wider groove pitch and expanded dynamic headroom compared to standard 7" 45s or crowded album cuts. Savor Freddie Mercury’s vocal delivery, John Deacon's pulsing synth bassline, and Brian May’s signature guitar solo with uncompressed analog depth and maximum sound pressure.

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Queen

• Title: I Want To Break Free

• Label & Catalog Number: Capitol Records – V-8590 (US Original Pressing)

• Format: 12" Vinyl Single, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Release Year: 1984

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Rock, Pop Rock, Synth-Pop

• Producers & Engineers: Queen & Reinhold Mack

• Parent Album Heritage: Sourced from the album The Works (ST-12322)

• Publishing / Rights: Queen Music Limited / Beechwood Music Corp. BMI; Raincloud Productions Limited

• Tracklist & Variation Detail:

  • Side A: "I Want To Break Free (Extended Mix)" (7:12) — Written by John Deacon

  • Side B: "Machines (Or 'Back To Humans') (Instrumental Version)" (5:03) — Written by Brian May & Roger Taylor

    (Collector Note: The rear jacket lists the standard title, while the center label accurately identifies the Instrumental Version).

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The 12" vinyl retains deep, radiant factory gloss and delivers clean, dead-quiet playback. Mack's analog mix provides punchy low-end synth bass, crisp percussion, and soaring vocal projection with zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus / Excellent (VG+ / E)

  The original picture sleeve is clean, crisp, and structurally sound, showing bright artwork, solid seams, a strong spine, and only light, superficial shelf/edge wear.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

Dedicated 12" single pressings are highly sought after by audiophiles and DJs for their uncompressed dynamics and pristine tracking capability. Spreading the 7-minute Extended Mix across a dedicated 12" side allows the intricate synthesizer layers and guitar textures to punch through with incredible stereo separation. Paired with the rare instrumental B-side of "Machines," this high-grade Near Mint pressing is an essential addition for Queen completists and 1980s rock enthusiasts.

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Add this premier 1984 US Capitol 12" extended single of Queen's I Want To Break Free to your vinyl rotation today!