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Catalog Number: QD-13-105

CONDITION DETAILS QUADRAPHONIC. Vinyl plays nicely (play-tested on stereo equipment); brief light-clicks near the beginning of side 2, occasional crackles elsewhere. Cover looks great; light-scuffing (front/back), small discoloration spot top-right on front. Inner sleeve has ads. Spine is mostly easy-to-read, significant wear near top. Shelf-wear along bottom-edge and corners, lighter-wear along top-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of some use. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Tubular Bells is the debut record by English musician Mike Oldfield. It was the first album released by Virgin Records and an early cornerstone of the company's success. Vivian Stanshall provided the voice of the "Master of Ceremonies" who reads off the list of instruments at the end of the first movement. The opening piano solo was used as a soundtrack to the enormously successful William Friedkin film The Exorcist (released the same year) and gained considerable airplay because of this. The first single released from the album was created by the original US distributor, Atlantic Records. This version was an edit of bits from part one which was not authorized by Oldfield. The single was released only in the US, where it peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making Oldfield a One Hit Wonder on the US charts.

TRACK LISTING Tubular Bells (Part One) Tubular Bells (Part Two)

Important (please read): Our records are play-graded in their entirety and rated accordingly. We DO NOT necessarily make note of, or take into consideration, any visual imperfections that do not affect the sound while being played on our record players. If you would like a visual description of the vinyl itself, please ask, and we will be happy to provide one for you. Promotional shipping offer: $4.99 flat S&H for orders totaling $60 or more for 2+ albums. For orders under $60, we combine shipping (it will be calculated at check-out or sent through an invoice). Please take note of the estimated delivery date (which is located at the top of the page, beneath the price box). Media mail sometimes takes longer than the estimate shown. International, APO, and FPO orders can take up to several months to arrive, but will be shipped in the time stated. Please to find other items (and sign-up for our Weekly Newsletter of newly-listed items and specials). If there is another title by the same (or a similar) artist that you don't see listed in our store, please contact us - we take requests!!

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