Mike Oldfield - Platinum (Vinyl LP) IT

Mike Oldfield – Platinum from 1979 blends Oldfield's instrumental prog rock with disco influences and a New York feel, where part of it was recorded. Side A is the multi-part suite Platinum, side B includes Punkadiddle and a version of Gershwin's I Got Rhythm. Pierre Moerlen and Morris Pert play drums.

On offer is the original 1979 Italian pressing on Virgin (VIL 12141).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – VIL 12141
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: IT Original
• Country: Italy
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ with shelf wear

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

1. Platinum

Side B

1. Woodhenge (4:06)
2. Into Wonderland (4:36)
3. Punkadiddle (4:56)
4. I Got Rhythm (4:40)

Personnel

Mike Oldfield (Guitars, Piano, Synthesizer, Vocals), Pierre Moerlen (Drums, Vibraphone), Morris Pert (Drums), David Bedford (Vocal Arrangements), Trevor Key (Cover Artwork).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1979 Italian pressing on Virgin (VIL 12141).

What can I expect musically?
Side A holds the suite Platinum, side B shorter pieces such as Woodhenge, Into Wonderland, Punkadiddle and I Got Rhythm.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Progressive Rock collection.