QE2

Epic Records

calendar_today1980Vereinigte Staaten

“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_today1980Deutschland

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

Epic Records / Virgin

calendar_today1980Vereinigte Staaten

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

Virgin

calendar_today1980Spanien

“℗ 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_today1980Deutschland

“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_today1980Vereinigtes Königreich

“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_today1980Vereinigte Staaten

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

Steinar / Virgin

calendar_today1980Island

“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_today1980Deutschland

“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_today1980Neuseeland

“In laminated sleeve.”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Deutschland

“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_today1980Kanada

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

Virgin

calendar_today1980Südafrika

Virgin

calendar_today1980Australien

“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_today1980Frankreich

“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_today1980Irland

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

Virgin

calendar_today1980Deutschland

“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_today1980Niederlande

“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_today1980Italien

“Distribuzione Dischi Ricordi S.p.A.”

Virgin

calendar_todayOkt. 1980Finnland

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

Virgin

calendar_todayOkt. 1980Finnland

“Includes an insert.”

Virgin

calendar_todayOkt. 1980Griechenland

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

Virgin

calendar_today1984Vereinigtes Königreich

“• 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_today1988Europa

“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_today1989Europa

“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_today21. Juli 1989Japan

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

Virgin

calendar_today1992Italien

Caroline Records

calendar_today2000Vereinigte Staaten

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

Virgin

calendar_today2000Europa

“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_today29. Mai 2000Vereinigtes Königreich

Virgin

calendar_today24. Okt. 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_today2012Europa

“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_today23. Juli 2012Europa

“The remastered album”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_today23. Juli 2012Europa

“deluxe edition”

Mercury Records / Universal UMC

calendar_today12. Sept. 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_todayJuni 1997Russland

“4 page booklet Running Time: 39:46”

Virgin (2)

calendar_today2002Jugoslawien

“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_today24. Okt. 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_today12. Sept. 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

Europa

“℗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

Deutschland

“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

Europa

“Jewelcase with 4-page booklet for credits.”

Virgin

Europa

“(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

Europa

“Reissue”

Virgin

Kanada

“℗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_today1980Vereinigtes Königreich

Virgin

calendar_today1980Portugal

“Portuguese Release”

Virgin

“Grey Cassetteshell with blue text”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Deutschland

Virgin

calendar_today1980Italien

Virgin

calendar_today1980Neuseeland

Virgin

calendar_today1980Vereinigtes Königreich

Virgin

calendar_today1980Frankreich

“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_today1980Spanien

“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_today1980Vereinigte Staaten

Virgin

calendar_today1980Deutschland

Virgin

calendar_today1980Australien

“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_today1980Vereinigtes Königreich

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

Virgin

calendar_today1980Kanada

“Made in Canada Dolby system”

Virgin

calendar_today1980Frankreich

Virgin

“Grey Cassetteshell with brown text”

Virgin

calendar_todayFeb. 1981Australien

“© 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_today1982DDR

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

AMIGA

calendar_today1982DDR

AMIGA

calendar_today1982DDR

AMIGA

calendar_today1984DDR

Virgin

calendar_today1984Frankreich