Mike Oldfield - Ommadawn / A Great First Promotional Pressing / Collectors Release

Mike Oldfield ‎– Ommadawn (promo)

"Ommadawn"

- is the third studio album by British musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1975.

The album forms part of Oldfield's progressive rock discography and is often considered one of his finest works

"Ommadawn" was released on October 21, 1975 and was Oldfield's third studio album after his successful albums "Tubular Bells" and "Hergest Ridge". Although it didn't have the same commercial success as "Tubular Bells", it was positively received by critics and is considered a masterpiece by many fans.

The album showcases Oldfield's signature style, blending elements of progressive rock, folk, and world music.

It contains complex arrangements of various instruments, including guitar, flute, mandolin, percussion and choral singing. Oldfield himself plays a variety of instruments on the album.

"Ommadawn" is divided into two parts - "Part One" and "Part Two". Each part is a suite of different musical sections. The music on the album is multi-layered, often evolving from calm, meditative passages to dynamic, rhythmic climaxes.

Although "Ommadawn" didn't achieve the same level of commercial success as "Tubular Bells", it still received positive reviews from music journalists and is considered by many fans and critics to be one of Mike Oldfield's finest albums. It is often considered one of the most important works of progressive rock and instrumental rock music in general.

"Ommadawn" remains an important part of Mike Oldfield's musical history and is an album appreciated by many music lovers for its creative diversity and musicianship.

It showcases Oldfield's ability to incorporate diverse musical genres and cultures into his own unique soundscape.

This Is The Rare (complete) Only Japanese "Promotional / And Not For Sale" First Press

Tracklist:

A Ommadawn (Part One)

B Ommadawn (Part Two)

Brass – The Hereford City Band

Cello – David Strange

Drums [African Drums] – Eddie Tatane, Ernest Mothle, Julian Bahula, Lucky Ranku

Northumbrian Pipes [Northumbrian Bagpipes] – Herbie

Panpipes – Terry Oldfield

Percussion, Lyrics By – William Murray

Producer, Engineer, Composed By, Lyrics By, Harp, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Twelve-String Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Electric Bass, Mandolin, Bodhrán, Bouzouki, Banjo, Spinet, Grand Piano, Electric Organ [Electric Organs], Synthesizer, Glockenspiel, Percussion [Assorted] – Mike Oldfield

Timpani – Pierre Moerlen

Trumpet – Don Blakeson

Vocals – Bridget St. John, Clodagh Simonds, Sally Oldfield, The Penrhos Kids

Comes with printed cardboard inner sleeve and Japanese text insert. OBI

★★★ On White Label:

見本盤 = Sample Board

★★★ Why Buy Promo?

Rarity and Collectible Value: Since promo versions are produced in limited quantities and are often not intended for the general public, they often become coveted collector's items. Collectors value these versions for their exclusivity and historical value.

★★★ Great Condition:

All NM more Mint

★ Another "Must-Have"! From The Multiinstrumentalist And Genius Of Music In A Rare Promotional Release

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★★★ The B/W picture of Mike Oldfield is not included in the scope of delivery and are only used for documentation.