Tubular Bells

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Monarch pressing based on runout inscriptions (stamped (MR) logo and ∆18273). But labels have matrix numbers with FT suffix, instead of MO suffix.”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Ireland

“Original UK / Ireland release, Colour labels. No Copyright details along bottom of labels ! PS Printed by Associated Printers Dublin - Ref on rear bottom right hand corner. Matt Finish sleeve which is slightly larger than a normal LP PS”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Germany

“Initially German version with white twin-labels. Im Ariola-Vertrieb Recorded at The Manor, Autumn 1972 - Spring 1973 The runout strings are stamped”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“On back cover: "In Glorious Stereophonic Sound Can also be played on mono-equipment at a pinch. Sound: Tom Newman, Simon Heyworth and Mike Oldfield Sleeve Design and Photography: Trevor Key Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 19...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Brazil

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“On back cover: "In Glorious Stereophonic Sound Can also be played on mono-equipment at a pinch. Sound: Tom Newman, Simon Heyworth and Mike Oldfield Sleeve Design and Photography: Trevor Key Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 19...”

Virgin

“Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 1973 ℗ Virgin Records Steve Broughton courtesy Harvest This stereo record cannot be played on old tin boxes no matter what they are fitted with. If you are in possession of such equipment pleas...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Italy

“Italian release, Roger Dean black and white label with copyright text in Italian. Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 1973. "In Glorious Stereophonic Sound. Can also be played on mono-equipment at a pinch." "This stereo record ca...”

Virgin

“Different to Tubular Bells as the rear cover does not have '3-A' writing. Roger Dean black and white label. Recorded at: The Manor / Autumn 1972 Spring 1973 ℗ Virgin Records, 130 Notting Hill Gate, London, W.11. Fully laminated sleeve...”

Barclay

calendar_today1973France

“First French pressing on Barclay. Mono - Stereo.”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“"RI" suffix in label matrix and "PR" etched in runouts denote PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN, pressing. Lacquer cut by George Piros, at Atlantic Studios. ATGP etched in runout. Issued with illustrated Atlantic Jazz inner sleeve. H...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“℗ Virgin Records Made in Holland Recorded at The Manor, Autumn 1972 - Spring 1973 Roger Dean colour labels. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and guest musician lists. On this ver...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Canada

“Similar to Tubular Bells, but back cover has the 2 additional lines under Side 2 details. Recorded at The Manor / Autumn 1972 Spring 1973. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and gue...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Label variation: Published by Almo Music, ASCAP. Recorded Autumn 1972 Spring 1973”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Label variation: "Stereo" below catalog number; "CP" = Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman; some font size/placement.”

Virgin

“Pressing of unknown origin (not UK). Roger Dean black and white labels with copyright text. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and guest musician lists. On this version the tracks ...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Label variation: "Stereo" below catalog number; "PR"-suffix matrix number denotes a Presswell pressing. Recorded Autumn 1972 Spring 1973 Similar to this except for the publisher.”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“℗ Virgin Records Made in Holland Recorded at The Manor, Autumn 1972 - Spring 1973 Roger Dean colour labels. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and guest musician lists. On this ver...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Sweden

“print by SIB-Tryck Tumba”

Virgin

calendar_today1973South Africa

“Variation: Similar to Tubular Bells this version not laminated and label typesetting different Roger Dean black and white labels with copyright text. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instrum...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973South Africa

“Front laminated sleeve EMI stock paper inner sleeve (see added images). Roger Dean black and white labels with copyright text. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and guest musician ...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Black & White Label Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the cover, followed by the relevant instruments and guest musician lists. On this version the tracks are simply credited as TUBULAR BELLS on both labels. [Back cover] In Glo...”

Virgin Records

calendar_today1973United States

“Virgin label in color CBS Records/CBS Inc./ 51 W. 52 Street, New York, N.Y. on both sides of label in a semi-circle at bottom of label”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Label variation: "Stereo" above catalog number; "FT"-suffix matrix number; some font size/placement. Recorded Autumn 1972 Spring 1973 Processed by Presswell=metal”

Virgin

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“NIMBUS, red text”

Virgin

calendar_today1983Switzerland

Virgin

calendar_today1983Australia

Virgin

calendar_today1983United States

Virgin

calendar_today1983Europe

“First CD release for the European market. No barcode on packaging. Full blue label printed CD. In Germany a sticker 610 006-222 (that includes ARIS distribution number and a price code) is present on the packaging. [Back cover] ⇩ CDV20...”

Virgin

calendar_today1983Europe

“First CD release for the European market. No barcode on packaging. Full blue label printed CD. In Germany a sticker 610 006-222 (that includes ARIS distribution number and a price code) is present on the packaging.”

Virgin

calendar_today1983United Kingdom

“VIRGIN MEGASTORE NIMBUS, black text”

Virgin

calendar_today1983Europe

“First CD release for the European market. No barcode on packaging. Full blue label printed CD. In Germany a sticker 610 006-222 (that includes ARIS distribution number and a price code) is present on the packaging. [Back cover] ⇩ CDV20...”

Virgin

calendar_todaySep 5, 1984Japan

Virgin

calendar_today1985United Kingdom

“Inlay: No barcode. CD: Red lettering; no bronzing. Sleeve: "Manufactured by Polygram in Hanover, West Germany". Jewel case with smooth edges. Continental copies come with a sticker on the jewel case: 610 006-225 Track times printed on ...”

Virgin

calendar_today1986United Kingdom

“(C) 1983 (P) 1973 On CD label: Manufactured in the UK”

Virgin

calendar_todayMar 1, 1986Japan

“Made in Japan”

Virgin / Virgin Japan

calendar_todayJul 21, 1989Japan

“℗ 1989 Virgin Records Ltd. © 1983 Virgin Records Ltd. Made in Japan by Virgin Japan Ltd. ℗ 1989”

Virgin

calendar_today1992Australia

“℗1973 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1983 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Virgin

calendar_today1992Australia

“℗1973 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1983 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Virgin

calendar_todayAug 31, 1992Australia

“This is the gold disc Disctronics B edition. For the silver disc edition see Tubular Bells.”

Virgin

calendar_today1995Brazil

“℗1973 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1983 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Virgin

calendar_todayMay 31, 1995Japan

“Original LP was released in 1973. Music was also used in the soundtrack of the film 'The Exorcist'.”

Virgin

calendar_todayMay 22, 1998Europe

“Presented in hardback book style packaging complete with 32 page booklet including pictures and comments by Tom Newman, Simon Heyworth and Mike Oldfield. [Back] ℗ 1973 Virgin Records Ltd Printed in the EU UK: CDVX 2001 [Booklet] Publis...”

Virgin

calendar_todayMay 25, 1998United Kingdom

“25th Anniversary Edition”

Selles

calendar_today1999Poland

“Polish reissue licensed from Virgin. Cover has misspelled title "Tabular Beels" instead of "Tubular Bells".”

Virgin / Virgin 祭

calendar_todayJan 27, 1999Japan

“Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 1973. Jewel Case in Outer Cardboard slipcase. [99-1-27] (Y) Disc label is black print only direct to disc. Tracks are listed as SIDE 1 and SIDE 2 on the rear cover art, followed by the relevan...”

Virgin

calendar_today2000Europe

“Remastered at Chop 'Em Out, London, March/April 2000. Recorded at The Manor. Autumn 1972/Spring 1973 Remastered re-release using HDCD technology. The copyright in this recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1973 © 2000 Virgin Recor...”

Virgin / Virgin Music Canada

calendar_today2000Canada

“Remastered HDCD Remastered at Chop 'Em Out, London, March/April 2000. Recorded at The Manor. Autumn 1972/Spring 1973 Catalog numbers: On spine: 7243 8 49388 2 6 On CD and booklet: CDVR2001 and 7243 8 49388 26 ℗ 1973, © 2000 Vir...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Issued in a Carded Picture Sleeve ℗ © 1973 Virgin Records Printed in U.S.A.”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Canada

“Typeface variation”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Ireland

“Irish pressing with plain white labels and slight difference in Cat. No. (TCV 2001)”

Virgin

calendar_today1973New Zealand

Virgin

calendar_today1973Canada

“℗© 1973 Virgin Records On j-card back panel: Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. Sticker on cassette case: Manufactured and Distributed by: Fabrique et Distribue par: WEA Music of Canada, Ltd., 1810 Birchmount Rd. ...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Recording at The Manor, Autumn 1972 / Spring 1973.”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Italy

“1st Italy cassette release. 1st type of SIAE seal (blue on the spine), used from 1970 to 1975.”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Netherlands

“Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 - Spring 1973. In Glorious Stereophonic Sound. Made in Germany (Cassette). Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck (Sleeve). STEMRA as rights society indicates Netherlands as country of release. So pro...”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Canada

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“℗ © 1973 Virgin Records”

Virgin

calendar_today1973Germany

“purple case”

Columbia

calendar_today1973Canada

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

Virgin

calendar_today1973United States

“Printed in U.S.A.”

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 1, 1973South Africa

“South African original 1973 cassette release”

Columbia

calendar_todayOct 31, 1973Canada

“Columbia TC8 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge ℗ 1973 Virgin Records Ltd. No artist name or album title on front label”

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 31, 1973Italy

Columbia

calendar_todayOct 31, 1973Canada

“Columbia TC8 8-Track Stereo Tape Cartridge ℗ 1973 Virgin Records Ltd.”

Virgin

calendar_today1974Australia

Copacabana

calendar_today1974Brazil

“℗ 1974.”

Virgin

calendar_today1974Greece

Virgin

calendar_today1974Spain

“this release similar to Tubular Bells but with different manufacturing company. First catalog number on sleeve, second on labels. ℗ & © 1973 Impuesto de lujo en trámite”

Virgin

calendar_today1974France

Virgin

calendar_today1974United Kingdom

Mercury Records

calendar_todayJun 5, 2009Europe

“Recorded at: The Manor/Autumn 1972 Spring 1973 ℗ & © 2009 Mercury Records A Division of Universal Music Group All tracks published by Universal Music. Box set contains also: - a 60 page hardback book, - a colour poster, - facs...”

Mercury Records

calendar_todayJun 5, 2009United Kingdom

“2009 super deluxe edition”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJun 5, 2009Europe

“Tracklist as printed on inner side of gatefold cover and for disc 4 on DVD-label. Track durations are not listed on this release. The mould SID code "IFPI 0503" of disc 1 is crossed out. The matrix/runout disc 4 layer 1 is mirrored. Pr...”

Mercury Records

calendar_todayJun 5, 2009Europe

“This 'Special Numbered Edition' is strictly limited to 500 copies, and comes with a hand numbered 25x20cm certificate of authentication signed by Mike Oldfield. In 2009, the online store was opened to those who registered in advance o...”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJun 8, 2009Europe

“2009 deluxe edition”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJun 24, 2009Japan

“This Japanese limited edition comes with: - two SHM-CDs and one DVD, - a mini-LP cardboard sleeve replica of the original V2001 UK cover, - a mini-LP cardboard sleeve replica of the original QV2001 UK cover for the Quadraphonic version...”

Mercury Records / Universal Music Group / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJul 6, 2018Taiwan

“Comes with a Taiwan OBI in Mandarin language. CD1-3: A-side of single. Released as Virgin VS 101 in June 1974. CD1-4, DVD-4: Original version with Viv Stanshall. Recorded at The Manor Studio, Oxfordshire in Spring 1973. First issued as ...”

Mercury Records / Universal Music Taiwan / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJul 6, 2018Taiwan

“▶ Taiwan release with Obi ▶ Manufactured in the EU All tracks written by Mike Oldfield and published by Universal Music, except 'Sailor's Hornpipe' - Traditional/Arranged Mike Oldfield. CD1-3: A-side of single. Released as Virgin VS 10...”

Mercury Records / Universal Records

calendar_today2020Japan

EMI Group / Mercury Records / Universal Music Recordings

“Slimline Blu-ray Disc case housed in a SDE Surround Series Collectors' Slipcase. Limited edition of 5000 copies. Tracks 1, 2, 7, 8, 9 and 12 are only available physically on this release. Sound format for tracks 3, 4, 5 and 6: DTS-HD M...”

EMI

“50th anniversary edition”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

Europe

“Published by Universal Music. CD1-3: A-side of single. Released as Virgin VS 101 in June 1974. CD1-4, DVD-4: Original version with Viv Stanshall. Recorded at The Manor Studio, Oxfordshire in Spring 1973. First issued as part of the set ...”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

Europe

“Published by Universal Music. CD1-3: A-side of single. Released as Virgin VS 101 in June 1974. CD1-4, DVD-4: Original version with Viv Stanshall. Recorded at The Manor Studio, Oxfordshire in Spring 1973. First issued as part of the set ...”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

Europe

“All tracks written by Mike Oldfield and published by Universal Music, except 'Sailor's Hornpipe' - Traditional/Arranged Mike Oldfield. CD1-3: A-side of single. Released as Virgin VS 101 in June 1974. CD1-4, DVD-4: Original version with ...”