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Tubular Bells

Double vinyl, Import

Mike Oldfield Format: Vinyl
4.5 out of 5 stars 69 ratings
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Vinyl, Import, November 25, 2016
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Track Listings

Disc: 1

1 Tubular Bells - Part 1 (The 2009 Stereo Mix)
2 Tubular Bells - Part 2 (The 2009 Stereo Mix)

Disc: 2

1 Tubular Bells - Part 1 (The Original 1973 Stereo Album Mix)
2 Tubular Bells - Part 2 (The Original 1973 Stereo Album Mix)

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2016 2 x LP half-speed mastered vinyl set. This double vinyl deluxe edition vinyl features both the original 1973 stereo mix of Tubular Bells and new stereo mix which Oldfield created in 2009.

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12 x 12.6 x 1 inches; 8 ounces
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Universal
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 19, 2016
  • Label ‏ : ‎ Universal
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LY6G0SR
  • Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2
  • Customer Reviews:
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  • Nick H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars An all-time classic, rare!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2014
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    What can I say - worth every penny!
    A one of a kind - I keep it iin a Ziploc Bag just to make sure that it doesn't get scratched and the unique "Made In England" label on the back doesn't get oxidized!
    I will rip the CD at 320kbps/CBR and keep it in my collection for ever!
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  • Swooper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Music!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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    Oh, wow! This took me back; way, way, way back. I remembered how much I liked the album. Listening to it again ... wow ... it was great.
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  • Frederick Baptist
    5.0 out of 5 stars Totally Unique! Totally a Work of Art!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2005
    This version of "Tubular Bells" is a real treat for fans on many levels. Not only has the disc been remastered but it is also a gold disc which theoretically should preserve the sound even better. The packaging is great as it's a hard-back 32-page booklet. As mentioned earlier, the sound quality is very high and this would be a worthy addition to any music-lover's collection. Music that defies definition and yet inspires many. One can hear the influences of this album in albums of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" and even to some extent in "The Wall." Others who were influenced were Emerson, Lake and Palmer and even Yes. An album that stretched the boundaries of rock/pop music and one that is destined to remain a classic for many years to come.
    7 people found this helpful
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  • Dan
    4.0 out of 5 stars All MIXED UP!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2017
    This review is for the 2016 2 LP Half-speed mastered release of Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells with the 1973 and 2009 stereo mixes.
    I was waiting for this reissue for a long time. Bought the LP's and waited with baited breath for it to arrive. Finally I had it in my hands. Carefully opened the package and slipped LP 2 side 3 on my turntable waiting to hear the original 1973 mix in full glory. However that's not what I heard. It was the 2009 mix. ummm. So I put on LP 1 side 1 and low and behold it was the 1973 mix. They got the labels mixed up!
    That's ok, at least the sound quality is really good even though the vinyl is dirty from the factory. Clean these before you play them!
    So the back2black sticker says I can download the mp3 version of the LP. Cool. I cruise over to the site and enter my code. Download the zip file and unzip it. ummm...There is only mp3's for one LP included. THE 2009 MIX! And only at 128 bitrate. If I remember correctly there are TWO LP's in the package I bought. There is a couple of other unrelated MO song mp3's included but that does not appease me.
    If you want a great copy of TB's then this is it. If you want a perfect package with everything that was promised? Not so much.
    Five stars for the original mix. 4 for everything else.
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  • Inga
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ultimate stereo tester
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2007
    I'm not going to compare this to the other versions because I'm not an Oldfield aficionado but I really like the album. As a bonus, I decided that if you are looking to make a major audio equipment purchase this is an album you should bring along. Lots of tinkly high end coupled with bass so deep you feel it more than hear it will determine instantly if your speakers are blown. Definitely bring it along if you are shopping for a new stereo to see if what you're looking at can handle it. Within a week I was down at Circuit City getting my car speakers replaced (under warranty) as I had heard an occasional buzz and this album really demonstrated it. And kudos to Circuit City, they dropped new ones in no hassle and I was out in half an hour.
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  • Douglas Millhoff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still a masterpiece.
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2005
    Mike Oldfield's first solo album, leading to a string of distinctive works spanning a decade before he drifted towards commercial mediocrity, remains a masterpiece.
    As progressive as instrumental progressive rock gets.
    We've all heard the opening piano-and-bells sequence in The Exorcist, but surprisingly few have listened to the equally-remarkable remaining 20 minutes of Part 1, much less Part 2.
    Oldfield specializes in complex, overlapping, syncopated melodies and polyrhythms, foreshadowing the nouveau-classical works of Vangelis, Jean Michel Jarre, Steve Reich and many others.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • G. Wayne Meaney
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Masterpiece Remastered
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2001
    Mike Oldfield's prodigious work of genius is remastered in this 25th Anniversary Edition. The result is a significant justice to the original masterpiece.
    When the seventeen-year old Oldfield recorded this complex album, it was cut to a heavy vinyl usually reserved for classical recordings in an attempt to preserve the dynamic range of the music. Unfortunately, also preserved were audible electrical clicks from the recording equipment. The technology now available has not only made it possible to erase these but has further enhanced the musical dynamics. Every nuance can now be heard which should delight long-time fans. For those who are new to this album, this remastered version is how it was always meant to sound.
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  • Chris Fior
    2.0 out of 5 stars Two Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2016
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    this was very used. unable to play properly. I'll never buy used again
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  • patderq
    5.0 out of 5 stars Meilleur album de Mike Oldfield
    Reviewed in France on July 16, 2018
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    On ne se lasse pas d'écouter cette oeuvre géniale. Je la possède dans plusieurs supports mais la version 33 tours est quand même le top.
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  • Eric Gagné
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2017
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    A ++++
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  • Woodruff
    5.0 out of 5 stars Che dire...........
    Reviewed in Italy on February 15, 2018
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    Mi trovo in difficoltà a recensire un opera d'arte come questa.
    Chi ha vissuto l'aria degli anni settanta lo riconosce come uno dei migliori album mai concepiti,
    ai più giovani probabilmente non piacerà neanche.
    Ottima l'idea di farlo doppio lasciando un disco con la masterizzazione originale del '73, bellissima
    idea per una collezione.
    Spedizione ed imballaggio perfetti.
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars alles i.O.
    Reviewed in Germany on October 2, 2020
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    pünktlich und zuverlässig!
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  • Amazon カスタマー
    4.0 out of 5 stars 良いです
    Reviewed in Japan on May 1, 2020
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    無事到着しました
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