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1.1 Hergest Ridge Demo (Part One) 20:211.2 Hergest Ridge Demo (Part Two) 18:13 |
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| | Description: | Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings by Mike Oldfield, released 20 April 2024.
This version of Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings comes as a 1xLP. - By 1974, Mike Oldfield was coming to terms with the enormous success of his debut album, Tubular Bells, that has been released the previous year. It's success continued to grow stealthily, bolstered by the inclusion of the opening theme in the cinema sensation The Exorcist. The album became a phenomenon, topping the UK charts, winning a Grammy; giving a green light to Mike Oldfield's career. Oldfield could have at this point done anything he wanted, and he did. He disappeared. He drove west from London and settled on Kington, a beautiful market town in Herefordshire. The town is dominated by Hergest Ridge, the long, high common land with breathtaking views that stretches from the town to Gladestry in Wales. Combining flying his gliders on the Ridge and playing in the local inn, Penrhos Court, Oldfield came up with Hergest Ridge, the successor to Tubular Bells, written at The Beacon, his home there on the borders. Mike's demo of the album - that was ultimately released in August 1974, topping the UK chart - was first released on the 2-CD set of Hergest Ridge in 2010. Now, for Record Store Day 2024, it makes it's debut on vinyl, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road. With new artwork overseen by Mike Oldfield (including photographs taken on the Ridge in 2023), The 1974 Demo offers a chance to revaluate this breathtaking English pastoral music, two suites performed and played by a 21-year old musician running from fame.The 1974 Demo Recording
First Time On Long Player
Strictly Limited Edition
(from hype sticker)
? 2010 © 2024 Oldfield Music Limited, under exclusive license to Mercury Records Limited.
Written by [...]
Published By: BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited
(from the labels)
Produced by [...]
All instruments: [...]
Recorded at The Beacon, Herefordshire
on two TEAC 3340s
A&R: [...]
Cut at Abbey Road by [...]
Thanks to Chas Chandler, Lucy Launder,
Neil Hack, Lauren Bauld and Trenton Tomlinson
Design & artwork: [...]
Original photographs: [...]
Hergest Ridge, Monday 25 September 2023
Previously Unreleased On Vinyl
? 2010 Oldfield Music Limited, under exclusive license to Mercury Records Limited
© 2024 Oldfield Music Limited, under exclusive license to Mercury Records Limited
The Copyright in this sound recording is owned by Mike Oldfield exclusively licensed to Mercury Records Limited
Universal International Music B.V. Gravelandseweg 80, Hilversum, 1217 EW, Netherlands. Made in the EU.
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Made in France
(sticker on the back sleeve)
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[MPO logo]® 24 xxxxxx is laser etched, the rest is hand-etched.The "Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings (Ltd. Edition)" LP by Mike Oldfield offers a rare glimpse into the creative process behind one of progressive rock's most celebrated albums. This limited edition release features demo versions and early takes that showcase Oldfield?s innovative approach to composition, layering, and instrumentation. Fans will appreciate the raw energy and evolving ideas present in these tracks, which eventually culminated in the iconic "Hergest Ridge" album. Released by Universal, this collector?s item is pressed on high-quality vinyl for optimal sound fidelity.
Mike Oldfield is an acclaimed British multi-instrumentalist best known for his groundbreaking debut album "Tubular Bells," which became an international sensation upon its release in 1973. With a career spanning over five decades, Oldfield has consistently pushed musical boundaries with works like "Ommadawn," "Incantations," and numerous other chart-topping records. His unique blend of folk, classical, and electronic influences has earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated global fanbase.
Universal Music Group stands as one of the world?s leading music companies, renowned for its diverse catalog encompassing legendary artists across all genres. Their commitment to quality releases ensures that collectors receive only the finest editions?making this limited LP not just a listening experience but also a valuable addition to any collection. | | | Vinyl: |
black |
| | No. of tracks: |
2 |
| | Manufacturer No.: |
5877986 |
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