Artist page · 05/07/2026
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14 vinyl albums tracked with worldwide pressings, including original 1973 Tubular Bells LP at €28.
Mike Oldfield’s career spans ambient, progressive rock, pop, and experimental electronic music. Noted for long, complex compositions infused with folk influences, his work frequently features intricate guitar work with evolving tones across different guitars like Fender Telecaster and PRS models. Oldfield embraced technology early, pioneering the integration of synthesizers and multimedia elements.
His vinyl catalog includes 14 albums ranging from early masterpieces like Amarok and Tubular Bells to later works such as Millennium Bell and Voyager. Unique editions and pressings, including colored and audiophile vinyl, demonstrate sustained collector interest. He has collaborated with over twenty vocalists, though primarily focused on instrumental performance.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Virgin EMI Records · 2017
Virgin EMI Records · 2014
Ear Music · 2013
Universal Music · 2008
Brilliant Classics · 2007
Mercury · 2005
WEA · 2003
WEA · 2002
WEA · 1999
WEA · 1999
WEA · 1998
Voiceprint · 1997
WEA · 1996
Voiceprint · 1995
WEA · 1994
WEA · 1992
Virgin · 1990
Virgin · 1989
Virgin · 1987
Virgin · 1984
Virgin · 1984
Virgin · 1983
Virgin · 1982
Virgin · 1980
Virgin · 1980
Virgin · 1979
Virgin · 1979
Virgin · 1978
Virgin · 1975
Virgin · 1975
Virgin · 1974
Virgin · 1973Playlist
The tracks that sum up Mike Oldfield's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
Debut studio album featuring progressive rock compositions that blend folk and electronic elements, pivotal in launching Oldfield’s career and Virgin Records.
Follow-up to his landmark debut, mixing new age sensibilities with prog rock and ambient styles, released by WEA with multiple vinyl reissues.
An hour-long continuous instrumental piece showcasing experimental and progressive rock, with eight vinyl versions available, sustaining collector interest.
Go further
Artists who share part of Mike Oldfield's musical DNA.
Collectors
The hidden side of the catalogue: rare pressings, sought-after matrices, Discogs values.
For each reference edition, these cards summarise the state of the global Discogs market. Market position places the average price of a copy between the observed min and max prices. Average price is the price seen for a mint-condition copy. Copies available counts listings currently for sale. Collectors who want it is the number of Discogs users who added it to their wantlist without owning it — a good signal of upcoming demand.
Face B
Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
I compose mostly on guitar, but increasingly the keyboard feels like the right instrument for some pieces.— Mike Oldfield
The original 1973 Tubular Bells LP is reissued on Brilliant Classics in the Netherlands in 2025, priced around €28 with 4 copies currently for sale.
Released in 1992, Tubular Bells II combines new age and prog rock, with at least five vinyl editions and wide availability ranging from €3 to €40 depending on pressing and origin.
Oldfield started with a Fender Telecaster, then used Gibson SG Junior, Gibson L6, Fender Stratocaster, and since the late 1980s primarily PRS guitars, deeply shaping his sound.
Mike Oldfield was one of the first musicians to adopt the Fairlight CMI sampler, integrating advanced digital technology into his compositions and studio techniques.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
His music spans progressive rock, ambient, electronic, pop, and folk influences, often blending long instrumental pieces with technological innovation.
There are 14 Mike Oldfield vinyl albums catalogued with details on pressings and prices.
His 1973 debut album Tubular Bells was instrumental in launching Virgin Records and became a critical and commercial success.
Yes, for example, the 2016 audiophile 180g black vinyl for Millennium Bell offers enhanced sound quality for collectors.
He was born in Reading, Berkshire, England, in 1953.
Various pressings and reissues of his albums are available in France and Europe, including recent 2014 through 2025 releases.
"Moonlight Shadow" remains a widely played track with over 2.5 million plays and high listener counts.
The title track Amarok is a continuous instrumental lasting around 60 minutes on vinyl.
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