the title that caused a scandal in 1977 comes out before the jubilee of Elizabeth II

“One of the most sought-after vinyl records in history returns to the shelves”, indicated the group’s official Twitter account, announcing the upcoming reissue of a limited number of vinyl copies of God Save The Queen. They will be released on May 27, 2022, on the occasion of the celebration of the 70 years of reign of Elizabeth II.

One of the most sought after vinyl records in history returns to the shelves. Get your hands on a repress of both the A&M & Virgin God Save The Queen 7” vinyl, limited copies available of each.

Pre-order now https://t.co/810L80zRbk pic.twitter.com/UNbK2RlSoc

— Sex Pistols Official (@pistolsofficial) May 3, 2022

The release of the title, which borrows its name from the British national anthem, coincided with the silver jubilee (25 years of reign) of the monarch in 1977. Comparing the monarchy to a “fascist regime” and claiming that the queen “is not a human being”the song had been banned from public radio and television so as not to offend the Queen and her supporters.

She had however reached the second place in the British charts. While their A&M label had destroyed 25,000 copies of the disc, only 1,977 copies of the A&M reissue will be available, with the B side, the title No feeling. A second vinyl, under the Virgin label, will be reissued, featuring Jamie Reid’s famous artwork of Elizabeth II’s face, eyes and mouth covered with the song title and band name on the cover. . On the B side of this vinyl is the title Did You No Wrong.

These two 45s will be sold on May 27, a few days before the celebrations, from June 2 to 5, of the platinum jubilee of Elizabeth II, who, at 96, celebrates 70 years of reign. There was talk of the Spice Girls reforming exceptionally for the occasion. To close these celebrations, British popstar Ed Sheeran will take part in a concert in front of Buckingham Palace.