Bohemian Rhapsody was first released as a single on 31 October 1975 in the UK.

Quick Scoop

  • The song Bohemian Rhapsody is by the British rock band Queen and was issued as the lead single from their 1975 album A Night at the Opera.
  • Its original UK single release date was 31 October 1975, which is why fans marked its 49th anniversary on 31 October 2024.
  • Over time it has had multiple chart resurgences, especially after the 1992 film Wayne’s World and the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

A tiny bit of story

When Queen released Bohemian Rhapsody on 31 October 1975, many thought a six‑minute, genre‑bending track was too long and too strange for radio. But thanks in part to DJ Kenny Everett playing it repeatedly on air, it exploded in popularity and went on to become one of rock’s most iconic songs, still celebrated nearly 50 years later.

TL;DR: Bohemian Rhapsody (the song) was released as a single on 31 October 1975.

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