The original album is newly re-mastered by Bob Ludwig from original tapes and overseen by Brian May. The LP is presented on 180-gram heavyweight vinyl in a spined jacket with printed inner sleeve.

"Queen guitarist Brian May's first complete attempt at a solo album, Back to the Light, focuses on the hard rock sound that Queen often abandoned in the 1980s. While obviously sounding similar to some of the work by his former band, May's path is far more hard-edged and emotionally punched than the majority of Queen's work. ... The album succeeds best on its heaviest tracks such as the cover of 'Rollin' Over' or 'Resurrection,' which features pounding drums courtesy of Cozy Powell and thundering guitar riffs with Queen-like multi-tracked vocals." — AllMusic