Artist page · 06/07/2026
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4 solo vinyl albums, including originals and reissues from 1983 to 2022, with prices ranging €6.95 to €39.11.
Brian May started his musical journey as a founding member of Queen alongside Roger Taylor and Freddie Mercury. He is recognized for composing hits like "We Will Rock You" and "The Show Must Go On." Beyond music, May is an accomplished astrophysicist, completing his doctoral thesis decades after beginning his studies. His solo discography, including albums like "Back To The Light" and "Another World," showcases a personal approach to rock and pop rock, often highlighted by his custom built guitar called the "Red Special." May continues to work on music, live performances, and scientific pursuits.
Vinyl collectors can find a range of Brian May’s works on vinyl, from original UK pressings of "Another World" (1998) to reissues and remastered editions issued into the 2020s.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Columbia · 2025
Sony Music · 2017
Eagle Vision · 2014
Eastgate · 2013
Duck Productions Ltd. · 2013
EMI · 2000
Parlophone · 1998
Parlophone · 1998
Parlophone · 1992
EMI · 1983Playlist
The tracks that sum up Brian May's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Brian May's second solo album, merging rock and soft rock elements, featuring 13 tracks including 'Business' and the title track.
Debut solo album showcasing blues and hard rock influences, including hits 'Too Much Love Will Kill You' and 'Driven By You'.
Mini-album featuring instrumental rock and blues tracks, including 'Star Fleet' and 'Blues Breaker'.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I had to put aside my research to focus on Queen, but science was always close to my heart.— Brian May
After setting aside his doctoral thesis in the 1970s, Brian May finally completed and defended it in 2007, focusing on the motion of zodiacal dust clouds in the solar system. This marked a unique dual career as musician and scientist.
Brian May and his engineer father crafted the 'Red Special', a distinctive electric guitar used on many Queen and solo tracks, contributing to his signature sound.
"Back To The Light" was released in 1992, featuring a mix of blues rock and pop rock songs reflecting May's transition to a solo artist after Freddie Mercury's death.
Original 1998 Parlophone LP pressing of "Another World" is a collector's item, notable for its picture disc format and mix of 13 soft rock and pop rock tracks.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Brian May was born on July 19, 1947, in Hampton, United Kingdom.
His solo work spans rock, blues rock, hard rock, soft rock, and pop rock genres.
"Another World" is available as an original UK picture disc LP from 1998.
The 'Red Special' is an electric guitar Brian May built with his father, used extensively in Queen and his solo recordings.
Yes, original UK pressings for albums like "Back To The Light" (1992) and "Another World" (1998) exist and have collector value.
He pursued astrophysics, completing his PhD in 2007, specializing in the study of zodiacal dust clouds.
Vinyl editions of his works, including 'Star Fleet Project,' have French pressings and reissues available in record stores and online.
Popular tracks include "Driven By You," "Too Much Love Will Kill You," and "Back To The Light." These are frequently played and cherished by fans.
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