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The CD "Henri Gil-Marchex: Columbia 78 rpms & Rare Broadcast Recordings" presents a comprehensive collection of his 1927 Columbia SP electric recordings.
Newly discovered and previously unreleased tracks, including works by Chopin, Schubert, and Debussy, have been remastered and included for enhanced appreciation.
The release features a 16-page booklet with multilingual commentary by renowned scholars Dr. Asako Shiraishi and Monsieur Frédéric Gaussin.
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* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

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