Mike Oldfield – Earth Moving (Vinyl LP, EU Original, 1989)

Mike Oldfield – Earth Moving was released in 1989 and marks a clear change of style: instead of long instrumental epics, it offers compact, radio-friendly synth-pop songs with a range of guest vocalists. Highlights include "Innocent", "Holy" and the title track "Earth Moving". An exciting album for anyone wanting to get to know Oldfield's pop side.

On offer is the European original pressing from 1989 on Virgin (209 982) with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin – 209 982
• Format: Vinyl LP – Album
• Pressing: EU – Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Electronic, Synth-Pop – more in Synth-Pop
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Holy (4:37)
2. Hostage (4:09)
3. Far Country (4:25)
4. Innocent (3:30)
5. Runaway Son (4:05)

Side B

1. See The Light (3:59)
2. Earth Moving (4:03)
3. Blue Night (3:47)
4. Nothing But / Bridge To Paradise (8:40)

Personnel

Mike Oldfield (Guitar, Keyboards, Programming, Producer, Written-By), Daniel Lazerus (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the European original pressing from 1989 on Virgin.

Which songs stand out?
"Innocent", "Holy" and the title track "Earth Moving".

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 Synth-Pop collection.