QE2

Epic Records

calendar_today1980United States

“Engineer Assistants Simon Johnston & Peter Greenslade Technical Advice Richard Barrie In runouts (variant 2) there is a character that appears to be a 'D', and the character 'Ʌ' that appears to be an 'A', but is not. Issued with print...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Portugal

“Produced and engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd. and Mike Oldfield.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

“Red / Green Virgin Label Ariola Eurodisc GmbH in label rim Pressing Plant ID (Center label side B, embossed): Bass clef”

Epic Records / Virgin

calendar_today1980United States

“Issued with printed inner sleeve. Engineer Assistants Simon Johnston & Peter Greenslade Technical Advice Richard Barrie”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Spain

“℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. On back sleeve, lower left corner: Editado y distribuido por ARIOLA-EURODISC, S.A. c/Aragón, 204 - Barcelona (11) - ESPAÑA T.G. Hostench, S.A. Córcega, 231-233, Barcelona (36) 1980 Original Spanish version wi...”

Virgin

“℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. All titles published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. except [A4] BOCU Music Ltd. [B1] F.D. & H. Ltd. [B3] Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. / David Hentschel Music Ltd. [Labels] Made in England”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

“1st cat# on backcover and spine. 2nd cat# on label. On spine, title is mentioned as Q.E.2 Green/Red Virgin labels. Printed inner sleeve with credits. The matrix variations are stamped, except [II, III, IV] etched.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“Very similar to QE2, but different matrix. Issued in matt single cover with printed inner sleeve. Not die-cut cover, but cutting on inner sleeve top. Cat# V2181 on back sleeve, spine and labels - without space.”

Epic Records

calendar_today1980United States

“Engineer Assistants Simon Johnston & Peter Greenslade Technical Advice Richard Barrie”

Steinar / Virgin

calendar_today1980Iceland

“This version has a die-cut Porthole in bottom right corner of sleeve, Rare Icelandic pressing of only around 500 copies ever pressed.. Produced and engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd and Mike Oldfield.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

“Comes with the printed inner sleeve. Other German versions with a lifebelt label design: Release 584001: without bass clef on label B. Release 25225684: 1982 version, identifiable by "82" found in runouts, has bass clef on label B.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980New Zealand

“In laminated sleeve.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

“The cat# appears as 202 967-320 on the sleeve, on the record as 202 967. Green/Red Virgin labels! Printed inner sleeve with credits. The matrix variations are stamped, except [II, III, IV] etched.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Canada

“Cover has die cut ellipse on lower right corner Released with a custom inner-sleeve”

Virgin

calendar_today1980South Africa

Virgin

calendar_today1980Australia

“Produced and Engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd. and Mike Oldfield. (P) 1980 Virgin Records Ltd., England. Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival Records Pty. Limited, Australia. Trademark owne...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980France

“Released with printed inner sleeve. ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. All titles published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd., except A4: BOCU Music Ltd. B1: F.D. & H. Ltd. B3: Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd / David Hentschel Music Ltd. ...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Ireland

“Rare Irish Pressing, Double Dip centres, Translucent vinyl when held to light”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

“Stamped; Roman numbers are etched. Release without stamped bass clef on side B. The cat# appears as 202 967-320 on the sleeve, on the record as 202 967. ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. All titles published by Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.,...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Netherlands

“The cat# appears as 202 967-320 on the sleeve, on the record as 202 967. Title on the spine printed as Q.E.2. ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. Similar to some of the German / Dutch release versions of this title. This release version however...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Italy

“Distribuzione Dischi Ricordi S.p.A.”

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 1980Finland

“Insert with credits. Title on the label is "Q.E.2".”

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 1980Finland

“Includes an insert.”

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 1980Greece

“Produced and engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd and Mike Oldfield. (P) 1980 POLYGRAM, MADE IN GREECE, on labels.”

Virgin

calendar_today1984United Kingdom

“• Released in a standard jewelbox with a 4-page booklet. • The release title reads: "QE2" - on the cover "Q.E.2" - on the spines and back cover • Track 7 title reads: "QE2" - on th back cover and booklet "Q.E.2/Q.E.2 Finale" - on the C...”

Virgin

calendar_today1988Europe

“Note, there at least 3 different Sonopress versions of this album: - version 1, same matrix, has barcode 5 012981 218126. - version 2 (this one), same matrix, has barcode 5 012981 023515. - version 3, same matrix, has NO barcode. ℗1980 ...”

Virgin

calendar_today1989Europe

“Packaged in a standard jewel case with 4 page booklet. Note, there at least 3 different Sonopress versions of this album: - version 1 (this one), same matrix, has barcode 5 012981 218126. - version 2, same matrix, has barcode 5 012981 0...”

Virgin / Virgin Japan

calendar_todayJul 21, 1989Japan

“℗ 1980 Virgin Japan Limited © 1984 Virgin Japan Limited Manufactured in Japan by Virgin Japan Limited”

Virgin

calendar_today1992Italy

Caroline Records

calendar_today2000United States

“Produced and engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd and Mike Oldfield.”

Virgin

calendar_today2000Europe

“Originally released in 1980, although the copyright credit on back cover and disc incorrectly lists the year as 1973. In the booklet copyright date is listed as 1980. Remastered at Chop 'Em Out. London. March/April 2000. Produced & engi...”

Virgin

calendar_todayMay 29, 2000United Kingdom

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 24, 2007Japan

“Originally Released on October 31st, 1980. Remastered at Chop 'em Out, London - March/April 2000. This is part of "Virgin Charisma" paper sleeve series. Issued as a Mini LP designed packaging with OBI strip. There is also a cut hol...”

Mercury Records

calendar_today2012Europe

“The CD was packaged in a standard jewel case with a transparent tray and a four-page fold-out booklet. The back cover is printed on both sides.”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJul 23, 2012Europe

“The remastered album”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todayJul 23, 2012Europe

“deluxe edition”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todaySep 12, 2012Japan

“This Japanese edition consists of: - an outer, resealable, clear protection sleeve with a generic, round, golden SHM-CD sticker on its front; - an Obi strip; - a Mini-LP replica cardboard sleeve of the original 'QE2' die-cut UK LP ...”

Virgin (2)

calendar_todayJun 1997Russia

“4 page booklet Running Time: 39:46”

Virgin (2)

calendar_today2002Yugoslavia

“4 side booklet”

Virgin (2)

“Originally Released on October 31st, 1980. Remastered at Chop 'em Out, London - March/April 2000. CD released with a 4-page booklet in a standard jewel case with clear tray, designed packaging with OBI strip.”

Virgin

calendar_todayOct 24, 2007Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes extra promo text around the inner rim of the label plus a small promo sticker on the back of the card sleeve. Originally Released on October 31st, 1980. Remastered at Chop 'em Out, London - March/April 2000. ...”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_todaySep 12, 2012Japan

“Japan PROMO issue includes promo text around the inner rim of the discs and a promo sticker over the barcode on the back of the obi. This Japanese edition consists of: - an outer, resealable, clear protection sleeve with a generic, rou...”

Virgin

Europe

“℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1984 Virgin Records Ltd. (in booklet) ℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1980 Virgin Records Ltd. (on CD) Manufactured in Holland Track 7 is titled "QE2/QE2 Finale" on the CD. This issue has a different barcode and...”

Virgin

Germany

“Note, there at least 3 different Sonopress versions of this album: - version 1, same matrix, has barcode 5 012981 218126. - version 2, same matrix, has barcode 5 012981 023515. - version 3 (this one), same matrix, has NO barcode. ℗1980 ...”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

Europe

“Jewelcase with 4-page booklet for credits.”

Virgin

Europe

“(in booklet) ℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1984 Virgin Records Ltd. (on CD) ℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1980 Virgin Records Ltd. Manufactured in the UK Track 7 is titled "QE2/QE2 Finale" on the CD.”

Virgin

Europe

“Reissue”

Virgin

Canada

“℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1984 Virgin Records Ltd. (in booklet) ℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ©1980 Virgin Records Ltd. (on CD) Printed on inlay and disc: All rights of the producer and the owner of the work reproduced reserved. Unauthori...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

Virgin

calendar_today1980Portugal

“Portuguese Release”

Virgin

“Grey Cassetteshell with blue text”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

Virgin

calendar_today1980Italy

Virgin

calendar_today1980New Zealand

Virgin

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

Virgin

calendar_today1980France

“QE2 on front cover Q.E.2 on shell Q.E. 2 on the middle of the cover Difference from QE2: No text on left edge of unfolded cover. Legal text of the shell not printed but stamped on the edge of the shell. Printing of the shell in burgundy...”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Spain

“Title on spine and labels is "Q.E.2." Times not given on release. [Uncredited] Produced and engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd and Mike Oldfield.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Portugal

“Portuguese Release”

Virgin

calendar_today1980United States

Virgin

calendar_today1980Germany

Virgin

calendar_today1980Australia

“Produced and Engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd. and Mike Oldfield. (P) 1980 Virgin Records Ltd., England. Manufactured and distributed under license by Festival Records Pty. Limited, Australia. Trademark owne...”

Virgin

“Grey Cassetteshell with black text”

Virgin

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. This version similar to the other UK release but without Barcode. Grey cassette with printed black text.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Canada

“Made in Canada Dolby system”

Virgin

calendar_today1980France

Virgin

“Grey Cassetteshell with brown text”

Virgin

calendar_todayFeb 1981Australia

“© 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. ℗ 1980 Virgin Records Ltd. Sound recording made by Virgin Records Ltd. - first published ℗ in U.K. 1980. CBS is a licensee and user of the trade mark VIRGIN.”

AMIGA

calendar_today1982East Germany

“This release has grey shells with blue labels in a design near to QE2.”

AMIGA

calendar_today1982East Germany

AMIGA

calendar_today1982East Germany

AMIGA

calendar_today1984East Germany

Virgin

calendar_today1984France