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What should I know about Mike Oldfield?

Mike Oldfield is listed in New Lore artist data as Solo Artist, Rock, from United Kingdom. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.

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Mike Oldfield is listed in New Lore artist data as Solo Artist, Rock, from United Kingdom. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.

Mike Oldfield is listed in New Lore artist data as Solo Artist, Rock, from United Kingdom. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.

Artist snapshot

Key facts pulled out of the legacy artist profile.

TypeSolo Artist
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GenreRock
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OriginUnited Kingdom
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Active Since1971 (Tubular Bells created 1971, released 1973)
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LabelVirgin (early career); Universal Music Group (current)
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Notable AchievementsCreated Tubular Bells (1973), one of the most groundbreaking pieces in modern music history; first classical release Music of the Spheres (2008); excerpt of Far Above The Clouds (from Tubular Bells III) featured in the 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony; Tubular Bells II Edinburgh Castle premiere is one of the most viewed and streamed musical events ever; Exposed (1979) peaked at #16 on the UK Album Chart; Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Edition released
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Official websitehttps://www.mikeoldfieldofficial.com
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Tour status

Legacy source did not include a current full date table.

Legacy source did not include a current full date table.

Music and releases

Representative releases and listen links from the legacy profile.

Tubular BellsAlbum · Debut; created 1971, released 1973; groundbreaking experimental piece
1973
Hergest RidgeAlbum · Softer, atmospheric follow-up to Tubular Bells
1974
OmmadawnAlbum · Irish and African influences; two lengthy suites
1975
The Orchestral Tubular BellsAlbum · Orchestral version arranged by David Bedford; recorded by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (1974)
1975
PlatinumAlbum · Partially recorded at Electric Lady Studios, NYC; released November 1979
1979
ExposedLive Album · Live collection from tours in Spain, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark and England (Mar–Apr 1979); peaked #16 UK Album Chart
1979
QE2Album · Released October 1980; blend of instrumentals and songs
1980
Five Miles OutAlbum · Diversion toward rock and pop electronica; includes 'Family Man'
1982
CrisesAlbum · (Note: source page for Crises contains Five Miles Out description — exact Crises details limited in source)
1982
DiscoveryAlbum · Recorded at Oldfield's home in Villars-sur-Ollon, Swiss Alps
1984
The Killing FieldsAlbum/Soundtrack · Listed in discography
1985
IslandsAlbum · Guest singers: Bonnie Tyler, Kevin Ayers, Anita Hegerland, Jim Price
1987
Earth MovingAlbum · Released 1989
1989
AmarokAlbum · Single sixty-minute track of continuous, constantly-changing music; considered by fans his most distinctive work
1990
Heaven's OpenAlbum · Last album on Virgin; released under name "Michael Oldfield"
1991
Tubular Bells IIAlbum · Sequel to 1973's Tubular Bells; Edinburgh Castle premiere one of most viewed/streamed musical events ever
1992
The Songs of Distant EarthAlbum · Based on Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction novel Songs of Distant Earth
1994
VoyagerAlbum · Celtic-themed album
1996

Merch and store items

Featured merch rows from the legacy artist profile.

Current inventory

ItemPriceCategory
Tubular Bells 50th Anniversary Edition——

Official links

Links preserved from the legacy profile.

SourceURLWhat it includes
Official websitehttps://www.mikeoldfieldofficial.comhttps://www.mikeoldfieldofficial.com
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BE984E18B3https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BE984E18B3
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BDC4A2615Chttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BDC4A2615C
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BD7DAB0A5Chttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BD7DAB0A5C
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BDF1686409https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BDF1686409
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BD82AB0B25https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BD82AB0B25
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/370062BDF9866D63https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/370062BDF9866D63
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BD767D0A18https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/360062BD767D0A18
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0062BEF1675ADFhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0062BEF1675ADF
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0062C2AE2A104Dhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0062C2AE2A104D
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0062BDFA776888https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/1F0062BDFA776888
Tickets or tourhttps://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/350062C2A3F21461https://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/event/350062C2A3F21461

Additional notes

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Upcoming dates

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Related questions

What should I know about Mike Oldfield?

Mike Oldfield is listed in New Lore artist data as Solo Artist, Rock, from United Kingdom. This House Questions page organizes the profile into facts, official links, music, merch, and event information.