Lot #60: Mike Oldfield - Tubular Bells LP Vinyl Canada Pressing

Classic Canadian vinyl pressing of Mike Oldfield's debut masterpiece, Tubular Bells. Manufactured by PolyGram Inc, highly sought after audiophile lacquer cut from Montreal's premier mastering facility Disques SNB Ltee.. SNB in deadwax - records mastered here are highly regarded for their punchy, dynamic, and clear audio separation across the soundstage. Cover: designed by Trevor Key, the surrealist art depicts a chrome tubular bell bent into a smooth shape floating over a crashing seascape. This became an iconic symbol of 1970s progressive rock and remains one of the most recognizable album covers in music history. Recorded when Oldfield was just 19 years old, he layered and played almost every instrument himself. The opening sequence of Side A famously served as the spine-chilling theme song for the iconic 1973 horror film, The Exorcist, cementing its place in pop culture history. See photos for jacket condition. Auction Note: All lots are from a single estate collection. This is an opportunity to purchase a carefully curated decades-spanning collection from a single collector. The majority of the vinyl is in near mint condition with many appearing unplayed - if there are flaws of note we did our best to photograph that specifically. If you would like any further information please use the question portion available on each lot. Shipping is available - if you win the lot please email [email protected] to arrange. Pickup category timeslot {A}