MIKE OLDFIELD Platinum LP Vinyl Record Album EX PROG ROCK A1 / B1

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MIKE OLDFIELD Platinum LP Vinyl Record Album MEGA RARE EX PROG ROCK A1 / B1

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Vinyl EX , Sleeve VG+

Don't miss this opportunity to own one of the finest and rarest 1979 CLASSIC PROG ROCK Albums of all time.

Platinum is the fifth record album by Mike Oldfield, released in 1979 on Virgin Records. It was Oldfield's first album to feature songs and cover material. A slightly different version of the album was released in the United States and Canada and titled Airborn.

The In Concert 1980 tour, which ran from April to December of that year, was in promotion of the album. In Germany the album peaked at number 11.

The first side of the LP features the nearly twenty-minute piece "Platinum" that is divided into four parts.

The first two parts of "Platinum" can be taken as a form of instrumental progressive rock. Those compositions rely on strong melody played mostly with electric guitar. Part I, "Airborne" is in a slow tempo and has many changes, while Part II, "Platinum" introduces a simple groove rhythm and a more repetitive song structure. Part I was used as the theme tune for the 1980s BBC children's quiz show, First Class.

Part III, "Charleston", is humorous and intentionally naive, with a simple rhythm and swinging melody that is partly played by a horn section. A female vocalist adds some wailing wordless vocals while Oldfield himself contributes some scat vocals in a whispering voice.

Part IV features an excerpt from the 1977 Philip Glass work "North Star" (hence the subtitle). The lead melody is not borrowed from Glass but the choir's part. The constant bass drum beat and octave-jumping bass line (both borrowed from disco music) start the section and guitar enters with the melody later. A funky guitar riff and chorus appear, and the lead guitar continues to play the melody over them.

"Sally" was removed from the album (possibly on the orders of Richard Branson) and replaced with "Into Wonderland", sung by Wendy Roberts, although the track listing on the album covers continues to say "Sally". Only the earliest pressings of the LP have "Sally" included among the tracks, and bootleg recordings of the song are a popular trade item with fans.

"Platinum Part One: Airborne"

"Platinum Part Two: Platinum"

"Platinum Part Three: Charleston"

"Platinum Part Four: North Star / Platinum Finale"

"Woodhenge"

"Into Wonderland"

"Punkadiddle"

"I Got Rhythm"

The VINYL is in EX condition.

The SLEEVE is in VG+ condition. (see photos)

The INNER PICTURE SLEEVE is present and in EX+ condition.

Catalogue Number - VV 33 028 V

Matrix Numbers - A1 / B1

VIRGIN LABEL

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All records are professionally cleaned using a MOTH cleaning system prior to despatch. Not only does this wet clean/vacuuming process remove surface marks such as fingerprints, etc, it also significantly reduces background noise and many argue that the lower noise floor results in opening up of the sound and improved fidelity.

A word about hairline marks. It is almost impossible to find any non-sealed record without any hairline marks - many had them from new, particularly if sold with cardboard inner sleeves. They are a result of storage and use and have little impact on sound quality.

I package my records in the strongest purpose made mailers for maximum safety.

All records are removed from their picture sleeves where appropriate and posted in a separate plain white inner to avoid damage during transit.

The following is the scale I use to grade my records , please buy with confidence.

MINT:

The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks

or deterioration in sound quality.

The cover and any extra items are in perfect condition.

Records advertised as sealed or un-played should be mint.

EXCELLENT:

The record shows some signs of having been played,

but there is very little lessening in sound quality.

The vinyl may have some hairline surface scuffs which will be only slightly visible.

The cover and packaging might have minor wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD:

The record has obviously been played many times,

but displays no major deterioration in sound quality,

despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.

Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items,

is acceptable.

GOOD:

The record has been played so much

that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated.

perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.

The cover suffers from folding, spine splits, discoloration, etc.

POSTAGE and DISCOUNTS:

UK Orders - Please add 1.25 UKP for each additional LP purchased (doubles count as 2)

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