Artist: 
Mike Oldfield

Hergest Ridge 1974 Demo Recordings

Vinyl LP - RSD 2024
€28,99

Release date: 20 April 2024

Oldfield came up with Hergest Ridge, the successor to Tubular Bells, written at The Beacon, his home there on the borders. Mike’s demo of the album – that was ultimately released in August 1974, topping the UK chart – was first released on the 2-cd set of Hergest Ridge in 2010. Now, for Record Store Day 2024, it makes its debut on vinyl, mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road. With new artwork overseen by Mike Oldfield (including photographs taken on the Ridge in 2023), The 1974 Demo offers a chance to revaluate this breathtaking English pastoral music, two suites performed and played by a 21-year old musician running from fame.

Get into the details

Format Album
Release Date 2024
Speed 33 RPM
Size 12"

Tracklist

  1. 1. Hergest Ridge Demo Part One
  • Limited Edition