Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells is a timeless classic that has enthralled generations of music lovers since its release in 1973. As the album celebrates its 50th anniversary, fans of Oldfield and his iconic work have reason to rejoice as a special anniversary edition of the album is set to be released. The highlight of this release is an unedited version of Tubular Bells, taken from Mike Oldfield's ‘Exposed’ double album and video set.
This unedited version of Tubular Bells captures Oldfield and his band in all their glory during their 1979 tour at the Wembley Conference Centre. It's a mesmerizing performance that showcases Oldfield's unparalleled talent as a musician and his ability to blend various musical genres seamlessly. Oldfield's performance on this version of Tubular Bells is particularly impressive, as he effortlessly switches between instruments and creates an unforgettable musical experience for the audience.
The 50th anniversary edition of Tubular Bells is available on both 2LP and 1CD, making it accessible to a wide range of music lovers. Along with the unedited version of Tubular Bells, the album also includes the last-ever recording from Mike Oldfield, the stunning 8-minute track “Tubular Bells 4 Intro”. This track has never been heard before and adds a new dimension to the album, making it a must-have for Oldfield fans.
In addition, the anniversary edition also features a second album that unites several beguiling versions of Oldfield's master work for the first time.
You can get the album here: https://mikeoldfield.lnk.to/TB50ID