Tre Cime Di Lavaredo. Dolomites Alps. Italy Stock Image Image of Tubular Bells. In 1973, a young, largely unknown 20 year old released his debut album, the first release on a brand new label. The artist was Mike Oldfield, the album Tubular Bells and the label, Virgin Records. The album became a phenomenon, topping the UK charts, winning a Grammy; giving a green light to his career. Its popularity and notoriety was secured by its main theme being featured in The Exorcist, the film which became a global sensation. This 50th Anniversary celebration edition of Tubular Bells, overseen by Mike Oldfield, contains a brand new half speed Abbey Road master of the original album, plus a second album that unites several beguiling versions of Oldfields masterwork for the first time. Receiving its first outing on vinyl is Tubular X, that Mike recorded in 1998 for an X Files album*; Mikes remix collaboration with York, the original Mike Oldfields Single (Theme From Tubular Bells)* and, for the first time since a very limited run in 2012, Mikes stunning Tubular Bells In Dulci Jubilo (Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games). Of particular interest brand new eight minute track Tubular Bells 4 Intro, which may well be the last thing ever recorded by Oldfield. Mike Oldfield retired from releasing music in 2018, after giving up touring many years previously. In the months after his last album, Return To Ommadawn in 2017, Oldfield toyed with going the whole way and making a fourth and final instalment of Tubular Bells in time for its 50th anniversary. Work began in earnest, and Mike felt he had finally cracked the secret of being able to successfully return to and rework the opening motif. A fascinating eight minute taster was sent to his A&R team. And then, nothing. Mike decided against continuing. Five years later, this final paragraph of the Tubular Bells story is being released as part of this 50th anniversary celebration. Tracklist: LP1 Tubular Bells Part One (2023 Half Speed Master by Miles Showell) Tubular Bells Part Two (2023 Half Speed Master by Miles Showell) LP2 SIDE A Tubular Bells 4 Intro (previously unreleased demo) Tubular Bells In Dulci Jubilo (Music for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games) LP2 SIDE B Tubular X Tubular Bells (Mike Oldfield & YORK Remix) Mike Oldfield's Single (Theme From Tubular Bells)