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Mike Oldfield
Tubular Bells (Amazon.com Exclusive)
Genres: International Music, Special Interest, New Age, Pop

Track Listings (4) - Disc #1
1. TUBULAR BELLS PART ONE (new stereo mix by Mike Oldfield, Bahamas, March 2009)
2. TUBULAR BELLS PART TWO (new stereo mix by Mike Oldfield, Bahamas, March 2009)
3. MIKE OLDFIELD'S SINGLE
4. SAILOR'S HORNPIPE (Vivian Stanshall version)
Track Listings (2) - Disc #2
1. TUBULAR BELLS PART ONE (original stereo mix May 1973)
2. TUBULAR BELLS PART TWO (original stereo mix May 1973)
Track Listings (4) - Disc #3
1. TUBULAR BELLS PART ONE (5.1 Surround mix by Mike Oldfield Bahamas 2009)
2. TUBULAR BELLS PART TWO (5.1 Surround Mix by Mike Oldfield Bahamas 2009)
3. MIKE OLDFIELD'S SINGLE (5.1 Surround Mix by Mike Oldfield Bahamas 2009)
4. BBC TV 2ND HOUSE - 3RD DECEMBER 1973
Track Listings (2) - Disc #4
1. TUBULAR BELLS PART ONE (original stereo mix May 1973)
2. TUBULAR BELLS PART TWO (original stereo mix May 1973)
Track Listings (2) - Disc #5
1. TUBULAR BELLS (1971 demos)
2. TUBULAR BELLS (Scrapped first mix Spring 1973)

CD Details

All Artists: Mike Oldfield
Title: Tubular Bells (Amazon.com Exclusive)
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Mercury
Original Release Date: 6/30/2009
Release Date: 6/30/2009
Album Type: Box set
Genres: International Music, Special Interest, New Age, Pop
Styles: Europe, Britain & Ireland, Dance Pop
Number of Discs: 5
SwapaCD Credits: 5
UPC: 602527035390

Synopsis

Album Description

MIKE OLDFIELD Tubular Bells (2009 issue UK Ultimate Edition 5 FORMAT [3CD/1DVD/1LP] set comprising the original 1973 mix, alongside a new 2009 stereo mix of the album [remastered by Mike at his home in the Bahamas]; a Bonus CD including previously unheard demos and rough mixes of this epochal recording; a Bonus DVD containing a 5.1 mix; plus the vinyl LP featuring the classic original 1973 stereo mix. Presented in a deluxe 12" x 13" hard card picture slipcase complete with a 60-page hardback book, plectrums, poster, facsimile of Manor Studios recording brochure, gig ticket, postcard and recording information!)

CD Reviews

Totally tubular

David J. Stash | MCKEESPORT, PA USA | 06/30/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While this heavyweight set is for the fan-atic, it must be praised as the all-inclusive (as far as we know) documentation of Oldfield's initial masterpiece. It is beautifully assembled and hernia inducing in heft, with a fantastic hard bound book and other pleasant surprises. The 5.1 mix is much better than the surround SACD issue of some years ago. A well done collectible, to be sure."

A Masterpiece

G. Simms | Washington, DC United States | 09/08/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells was a fabulous concept album. Although the second version of the album was lusher, the original remains the yardstick for clarity, energy, and excitement. I've worn out LP's, tapes, and CD's of this album, and it remains among my favorites. Along with his much later "Crisis" it remains a hallmark of an incredible career."