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Mike OldfieldTubular Bells III

Label:

WEA – 3984243492

Format:

CD, Album

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Electronic, Rock

Style:

Art Rock, Electro, Synth-pop, Experimental

Tracklist

1The Source Of Secrets
Vocals, FeaturingAmar
5:34
2The Watchful Eye2:09
3Jewel In The Crown
Vocals, FeaturingAmar
5:45
4Outcast3:49
5Serpent Dream2:53
6The Inner Child
Vocals, FeaturingRosa Cedrón
4:41
7Man In The Rain
VocalsCara*
Vocals [Additional]Heather Burnett
4:01
8The Top Of The Morning4:26
9Moonwatch4:25
10Secrets
Vocals, FeaturingAmar
3:20
11Far Above The Clouds
Vocals, FeaturingClodagh Symonds*, Francesca Robertson
5:30
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Companies, etc.

  • Made ByWarner Music Manufacturing Europe
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Music UK Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd.
  • Published ByOldfield Music Overseas Ltd.
  • Published ByEMI Music Publishing Ltd.
  • Pressed ByWMME Alsdorf

Credits

  • DesignBSS20
  • Design [Tubular Bells Constructed By]Model Solutions
  • Engineer [Assistant]Silvia Müller
  • Executive-ProducerRob Dickins
  • Photography ByAndy Earl
  • Photography By [Portrait]Simon Fowler (2)
  • Producer, EngineerMike Oldfield

Notes

Recorded at Ibiza Studio: December '96 - March '98, London Studio: April '98 - June '98
Tubular Bells constructed by Model Solutions

(p) 1998 Warner Music UK Ltd. (c) Warner Music Ltd., for the UK and Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd., for the world outside the UK.
Published by Oldfield Music Overseas Ltd. /EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Made in Germany by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe

Issued in a standard jewel case with a transparent tray and an 10-pages foldout booklet.

Also available as 1999 re-issue with same artwork, but different release date in the matrix number.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode (Text): 6 3984-24349-2 8
  • Barcode (Scanned): 639842434928
  • Label Code: LC 4281
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, 7): 398424348-2 07/98
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14): 398424349-2 07/98
  • Matrix / Runout (Variant 2, 3, 6,10): 398424349-2.2 09/98
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 1 - 7, 9,10,11, 12, 13, 14): IFPI L012
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 1, 14): IFPI 0509
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 2): none
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 3): IFPI 05F5
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 4): IFPI 0570
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 0622
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 0581
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 7): IFPI 0582
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 8): IFPI 05N4
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 9): IFPI 060C
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 10, 11): IFPI 05Z8
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 12): IFPI 05F2
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 13): IFPI 0620

Other Versions (5 of 51)

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Title (Format)LabelCat#CountryYear
Tubular Bells III (CD, Album)WEA2 24349Canada1998
Recently Edited
Tubular Bells III (CD, Album)WEAWPCR-2161Japan1998
Recently Edited
Tubular Bells III (CD, Album)WEA3984243492Australia1998
Recently Edited
Tubular Bells III (Cassette, Album)WEA3984243494UK1998
Recently Edited
Tubular Bells III (CD, Album, Unofficial Release)WEA (2), BRONS3984243492, BRONS 020Russia1998

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Reviews

  • Numanoid's avatar
    Numanoid
    Mike Oldfield had lived in Ibiza and soaked up the atmosphere, goes the tagline. But beyond the opening track, to my ears this is just a continuation of the MOR downtempo of his previous platter "Voyager". No surprises, for better or worse.
    • gojohnnygo's avatar
      gojohnnygo
      I just picked up a British CD at a thrift store in Southern Minnesota- noticed that this has never been released in the United States in any format- is that true?
      • Jarren's avatar
        Jarren
        "The Inner Child", featuring the haunting vocals of Rosa Cedrón, is definitely worth checking out.

        Definite comparisons to Rachel's Song from Vangelis - Blade Runner.

        It's a bit more bombastic (hey, it's Mike Oldfield), but the overall aesthetic is very similar.

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