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Most stores sell lossless FLAC or ALAC, not WAV directly – but you can convert.
| Source | Native Format | WAV available? |
|--------|--------------|----------------|
| Qobuz | FLAC (lossless) | No (but convert) |
| HDtracks | FLAC | No |
| 7digital | FLAC / WAV | Yes (sometimes) |
| Juno Download | WAV | Yes |
| Bandcamp | FLAC/WAV | Yes (if artist enables) |
Best option: Buy FLAC from Qobuz or HDtracks, then convert to WAV using XLD (Mac) or foobar2000 (Windows). Queen - Greatest Hits II -WAV-
If you own the original 1991 CD pressing (or the 2011 remaster), you can create your own perfect WAV files using software like Exact Audio Copy (EAC) or dBpoweramp. Ripping to WAV ensures zero compression and gives you archival-quality backups. Most stores sell lossless FLAC or ALAC, not
Warning: Avoid YouTube converters and "free WAV" blogs. They frequently use transcodes—MP3s converted back to WAV, which creates a file that is large but sounds no better than a radio stream. If you own the original 1991 CD pressing
In the pantheon of rock compilations, few albums command the respect and reverence of Queen’s Greatest Hits II. Released in 1991, this collection didn't just summarize a band's career; it defined a decade. From the thunderous stomp of Another One Bites the Dust to the operatic pyrotechnics of Bohemian Rhapsody (included on the international versions) and the raw, desperate energy of Under Pressure, this album is a masterclass in sonic maximalism.
However, for the discerning listener—the audiophile, the DJ, the archivist—the standard streaming version or the compressed MP3 simply does not suffice. The search query that unlocks the true potential of this masterpiece is a specific string of text: "Queen - Greatest Hits II -WAV-."
This article explores why this specific combination of artist, album, and lossless format matters, how to obtain it legitimately, and what you are actually hearing when you ditch the compression.
