Mike Oldfield - QE2 (Vinyl LP | Virgin 202 967 | 1980)

Mike Oldfield – QE2 was released in 1980 on Virgin and is named after the ocean liner Queen Elizabeth 2. Oldfield combines folk rock melodies with prog arrangements – from the ten-minute "Taurus 1" to the title track "QE2". There are also two cover versions: "Wonderful Land" by The Shadows and "Arrival" by ABBA.

On offer is the German pressing from 1980 on Virgin (202 967-320 / 202 967) with GEMA credit on the green/red labels.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin - 202 967-320; Virgin – 202 967
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: Virgin 202 967 320 / 202 967
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: GEMA on green/red labels

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. Taurus 1 (10:16)
2. Sheba (3:32)
3. Conflict (2:48)
4. Arrival (2:46)

Side B

1. Wonderful Land (3:37)
2. Mirage (4:39)
3. QE2 / QE2 Finale (7:39)
4. Celt (3:03)
5. Molly (1:13)

Personnel

Mike Oldfield (Producer, Engineer), David Hentschel (Producer, Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
It is a German pressing from the year of release, 1980, on Virgin, recognisable by the green/red labels with GEMA credit.

Are there cover versions on the album?
Yes – Mike Oldfield reinterpreted "Wonderful Land" (The Shadows) and "Arrival" (ABBA) in his own style.

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.