Mike Oldfield - Exposed (Vinyl 2LP | CBS Aston Pressing | 1979)

Mike Oldfield – Exposed is Mike Oldfield's first live album, recorded in March and April 1979 on his first tour through Spain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and England with a large ensemble of band, orchestra and choir. Produced by Oldfield and Philip Newell, the double LP was released in July 1979 on Virgin (cat. no. VD 2511) and reached No. 16 in the UK. It was first announced as a limited edition of 100,000 copies and mixed in quadraphonic sound (SQ system). This copy is the 1979 UK edition pressed by CBS at Aston Clinton, with hype sticker on the cover.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin VD 2511
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Album, quadraphonic, limited edition
• Pressing: CBS Aston Pressing
• Country: UK
• Year: 1979
• Genre: Progressive Rock
• Extras: Hype sticker on cover

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 (SKU S EX1).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Incantations (Parts One And Two) (Mike Oldfield)

Side B

1. Incantations (Parts Three And Four) (Mike Oldfield)

Side C

1. Tubular Bells (Part One) (Mike Oldfield)

Side D

1. Tubular Bells (Part Two) (Mike Oldfield)
2. Guilty (Mike Oldfield)

Personnel

Mike Oldfield (guitar), Nico Ramsden (guitar), Phil Beer (guitar, vocals), Pekka Pohjola (bass), Pierre Moerlen (drums, percussion), Mike Frye, Benoit Moerlen, David Bedford (percussion), Ringo McDonough (bodhrán), Pete Lemer, Tim Cross (keyboards), Maddy Prior (vocals), plus trumpets, flutes, strings and choir. String arrangements: David Bedford.

Produced by Mike Oldfield and Philip Newell; recorded with The Manor's mobile studio and mixed at The Town House, London.

FAQ

What does "CBS Aston pressing" mean?
The record was manufactured at the CBS pressing plant in Aston Clinton, England. Collectors often distinguish UK pressings by plant, which can be identified from matrix etchings and label details.

Is the album really quadraphonic?
Yes. Exposed was mixed in SQ quadraphonic and is one of the last quad albums ever released. It plays normally in stereo on a standard system.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Record: NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve: VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that barely affect playback or the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Mike Oldfield records?
Yes, for example Mike Oldfield – Tubular Bells and Mike Oldfield – The Killing Fields. More titles are in our Progressive Rock collection.