Mike Oldfield – QE2

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Label:	Universal UMC – 533 941-8
Series:	Deluxe Edition
Format:	CD , Album, Reissue CD All Media , Deluxe Edition, Remastered , Digipak
Country:	Europe
Released:	Jul 23, 2012
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Prog Rock

Tracklist

	The Remastered Album
1-1	Taurus 1 Drums – Phil Collins Drums [African Drums] – Mike Frye Mandolin, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Banjo, Harp [Celtic Harp], Drum Machine, Timpani, Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Effects [Bass Pedals], Voice [Claptrap], Vocoder – Mike Oldfield Synthesizer [Synthesiser] – David Hentschel Vocals – Maggie Reilly Drums – Phil Collins Drums [African Drums] – Mike Frye Mandolin, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Banjo, Harp [Celtic Harp], Drum Machine, Timpani, Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Effects [Bass Pedals], Voice [Claptrap], Vocoder – Mike Oldfield Synthesizer [Synthesiser] – David Hentschel Vocals – Maggie Reilly	10:16
1-2	Sheba Drums – Phil Collins Vocals – Maggie Reilly Vocoder, Drum Machine [Syndrums], Other [Chair], Drums [African Drums], Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesisers] – Mike Oldfield	3:32
1-3	Conflict Drums – Morris Pert Drums [African Drums], Timpani – Mike Frye Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar – Mike Oldfield Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesisers] – Tim Cross	2:48
1-4	Arrival Arranged By [Strings and Choir Arranged By] – David Bedford Choir – English Chorale* Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Drums [African Drums], Harp [Celtic Harp], Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Classical Guitar [Spanish Guitar], Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Vocoder, Percussion [Aboriginal Rhythm Sticks], Vocals – Mike Oldfield Leader [Leader of Strings] – Dick Studt* Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Drums, Vocals – David Hentschel Vocals – Maggie Reilly Written-By – Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus* Arranged By [Strings and Choir Arranged By] – David Bedford Choir – English Chorale* Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Drums [African Drums], Harp [Celtic Harp], Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Classical Guitar [Spanish Guitar], Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Vocoder, Percussion [Aboriginal Rhythm Sticks], Vocals – Mike Oldfield Leader [Leader of Strings] – Dick Studt* Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Drums, Vocals – David Hentschel Vocals – Maggie Reilly Written-By – Benny Anderson, Björn Ulvaeus*	2:45
1-5	Wonderful Land Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – David Bedford Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Drums [African Drums], Marimba, Mandolin, Vibraphone, Classical Guitar [Spanish Guitar] – Mike Oldfield Leader [Leader of Strings] – Dick Studt* Synthesizer [CS80 Steel Drums], Synthesizer [Synthesized French Horn] – David Hentschel Written-By – Jerry Lordan Arranged By [Strings Arranged By] – David Bedford Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar, Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Drums [African Drums], Marimba, Mandolin, Vibraphone, Classical Guitar [Spanish Guitar] – Mike Oldfield Leader [Leader of Strings] – Dick Studt* Synthesizer [CS80 Steel Drums], Synthesizer [Synthesized French Horn] – David Hentschel Written-By – Jerry Lordan	3:37
1-6	Mirage Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – David Hentschel Musician [Horn Section], Tenor Saxophone – Philip Todd* Musician [Horn Section], Trombone – Paul Nieman Musician [Horn Section], Trumpet – Raul D'Oliveira Vibraphone, Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Timpani, Vocoder – Mike Oldfield Vocoder, Drums – Mike Frye Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – David Hentschel Musician [Horn Section], Tenor Saxophone – Philip Todd* Musician [Horn Section], Trombone – Paul Nieman Musician [Horn Section], Trumpet – Raul D'Oliveira Vibraphone, Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Timpani, Vocoder – Mike Oldfield Vocoder, Drums – Mike Frye	4:39
1-7	QE2 Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – David Hentschel Drums, Synthesizer [Synthesisers] – David Hentschel Drums, Timpani, Tambourine – Mike Frye Musician [Horn Section], Tenor Saxophone – Philip Todd* Musician [Horn Section], Trombone – Paul Nieman Musician [Horn Section], Trumpet – Raul D'Oliveira Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Guitar [2xSpeed Guitar], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar, Effects [Bass Pedals], Bass Drum, Timpani, Tambourine, Mandolin, Gong, Bagpipes [Northumbrian Bagpipes] – Mike Oldfield Written-By – David Hentschel Arranged By [Horns Arranged By] – David Hentschel Drums, Synthesizer [Synthesisers] – David Hentschel Drums, Timpani, Tambourine – Mike Frye Musician [Horn Section], Tenor Saxophone – Philip Todd* Musician [Horn Section], Trombone – Paul Nieman Musician [Horn Section], Trumpet – Raul D'Oliveira Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Guitar [2xSpeed Guitar], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar, Effects [Bass Pedals], Bass Drum, Timpani, Tambourine, Mandolin, Gong, Bagpipes [Northumbrian Bagpipes] – Mike Oldfield Written-By – David Hentschel	7:37
1-8	Celt Drums [African Drums], Timpani, Hihat [Hi-hat] – Mike Frye Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesisers] – Tim Cross Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar – Mike Oldfield Vocals – Maggie Reilly Written-By – Tim Cross Drums [African Drums], Timpani, Hihat [Hi-hat] – Mike Frye Piano, Synthesizer [Synthesisers] – Tim Cross Synthesizer [Synthesisers], Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar – Mike Oldfield Vocals – Maggie Reilly Written-By – Tim Cross	3:03
1-9	Molly Vocoder, Electric Guitar [Electric Guitars], Bass Guitar – Mike Oldfield	1:16
	Bonus Tracks
1-10	Polka Arranged By – Mike Oldfield Written-By – Traditional	3:34
1-11	Wonderful Land (Single Version) Instruments [All Instruments] – Mike Oldfield Written-By – Jerry Lordan	2:50
1-12	Shiva Mixed By – Mike Oldfield	3:39
	Live From The European Adventure Tour
2-1	Taurus 1	11:17
2-2	Sheba	3:28
2-3	Mirage	5:14
2-4	Conflict	5:19
2-5	Ommadawn	21:57
2-6	Punkadiddle	5:44
2-7	Tubular Bells (Part One)	18:58
2-8	QE2 Guest [With], Uilleann Pipes – Duncan McGillivray Guest [With], Violin – Brian McNeil (4) Written-By – David Hentschel	4:55
2-9	Portsmouth Guest [With], Uilleann Pipes – Duncan McGillivray Guest [With], Violin – Brian McNeil (4) Written-By – Traditional	2:28

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Mike Oldfield
Copyright © – Mike Oldfield
Licensed To – Mercury Records Ltd.
Published By – Stage Three Music Ltd.
Published By – EMI Music Publishing Ltd.
Published By – Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
Published By – EMI Virgin Music Ltd.
Remastered At – The Audio Archiving Company
Designed At – Waldo's Design & Dream Emporium
Recorded At – Grugahalle
Mixed At – Blitz Productions
Made By – EDC, – 52957113
Made By – EDC, – 52957115

Credits

Band [The 1981 European Adventure Touring Group], Drums, Percussion – Morris Pert (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
Band [The 1981 European Adventure Touring Group], Electric Guitar, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar – Mike Oldfield (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
Band [The 1981 European Adventure Touring Group], Guitar, Bass Guitar – Rick Fenn (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
Band [The 1981 European Adventure Touring Group], Keyboards – Tim Cross (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
Band [The 1981 European Adventure Touring Group], Vocals – Maggie Reilly (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
Compiled By, Research [Master Tape Research], Coordinator [Mastering / Mixing Co-ordination], A&R [Artist Liaison], Producer [Live Concert Mixes Produced By], Liner Notes – Mark Powell
Coordinator [R2 Coordination] – Ed Carruthers
Design [Package Design], Artwork – Phil Smee
Directed By [Qe2 2012 Project Directors] – Mike Oldfield
Legal [Licensing] – Emine Rifat
Mixed By – Mark Powell (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
Product Manager – Daryl Easlea
Remastered By – Paschal Byrne
Supervised By – Mike Oldfield
Transferred By [Analogue To Digital Transfers] – Ben Wiseman
Written-By – Mike Oldfield (tracks: 1-1 to 1-3, 1-6 to 1-9, 1-12 to 2-8)

Notes

1-1 to 1-9: Originally released in October 1980
1-10: "Polka" - recorded live on the 1980 European Tour, B-side of single, released in September 1980
1-11:"Wonderful Land (Single Version)" - B-side of single, released in November 1980
1-12: "Shiva" - 2012 reworking of "Sheba", previously unreleased
2-1 to 2-9: Recorded on "The European Adventure" Tour at the Grugahalle, Essen 1st April 1981, mixed from original 24-track tapes at Blitz Productions, London in April - May 2012, previously unreleased

Remastered at The Audio Archiving Company, London.

Memorabilia courtesy: Strange Things Archive and Andy Carlo

Publishing:
Tracks 1-1 to 1-3, 1-6, 1-9, 1-10, 1-12 to 2-7 published by Stage Three Music Ltd.
1-5, 1-11 published by EMI Music Publishing Ltd./Francis Day & Hunter Ltd.
1-7, 1-8, 2-8 published by Stage Three Music Ltd./EMI Virgin Music Ltd.

This compilation ℗ & © 2012 Mike Oldfield, under exclusive license to Mercury Records Limited.

Made in the EU.

Issued in an 8- dual-clear-tray Digipak wrapped with a "Deluxe Edition" sticker at the lower part, and a hype sticker on the front shrink. Includes a 16-page booklet.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 600753 394182
Barcode: 0600753394182
Label Code: LC 00268
Rights Society: BIEM SDRM
Matrix / Runout (CD1, Variant 1): [4x Universal Logo] 06007 533 941-9 01 ✳ 52957113 MADE IN BY EDC A
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Mastering SID Code (CD1, Variant 1): IFPI LV26
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Mastering SID Code (CD1, Variant 3): IFPI LV26
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Other (Cat.# CD1): 533 941-9
Other (Cat.# CD2): 533 942-0

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	QE2 (LP, Album)	Virgin	V2181	Scandinavia	1980
	QE2 (LP, Album)	Virgin	L 37457	Australia	1980
Recently Edited	QE2 (LP, Album, Stereo)	Virgin	202 967, 202 967-320		1980
Recently Edited	QE2 (LP, Album)	Virgin	VIL 12181	Italy	1980
Recently Edited	QE2 (LP, Album, Stereo, Terre Haute Pressing)	Virgin	FE 37358	US	1980