Tracklist
| 1 | ConflictDrums – Morris PertDrums [African], Timpani – Mike FryeElectric Guitar, Bass Guitar – Mike OldfieldPiano, Synthesizer – Tim Cross | 2:48 |
| 2 | MollyVocoder, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar – Mike Oldfield | 1:13 |
| 3 | Wonderful LandArranged By [Strings] – David BedfordElectric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Drums [African], Marimba, Mandolin, Vibraphone, Guitar [Spanish] – Mike OldfieldLeader [Of Strings] – Dick StudtSteel Drums [Cs80], French Horn [Synthesized] – David Hentschel | 3:37 |
| 4 | ArrivalArranged By [Strings And Choir] – David BedfordChoir – English ChoraleElectric Guitar, Drums [African], Harp [Celtic], Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Guitar [Spanish], Synthesizer, Vocoder, Performer [Aboriginal Rhythm Sticks], Vocals – Mike OldfieldLeader [Of Strings] – Dick StudtSynthesizer, Drums, Vocals – David HentschelVocals – Maggie Riley | 2:45 |
| 5 | QE2Arranged By [Horns] – David HentschelDrums, Synthesizer – David HentschelDrums, Timpani, Tambourine – Mike FryeSynthesizer, Guitar [2xspeed], Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Performer [Bass Pedals, Bass Drum], Timpani, Tambourine, Mandolin, Gong, Bagpipes [Northumbrian] – Mike OldfieldTenor Saxophone [Horn Section] – Philip ToddTrombone [Horn Section] – Paul NiemanTrumpet [Horn Section] – Guy Barker, Raul D'Oliveira | 7:39 |
| 6 | CeltDrums [African], Timpani, Drums [Hi-hat] – Mike FryePiano, Synthesizer – Tim CrossSynthesizer, Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar – Mike OldfieldVocals – Maggie RileyWords By – Tim Cross | 3:04 |
| 7 | MirageArranged By [Horns] – David HentschelTenor Saxophone [Horn Section] – Philip ToddTrombone [Horn Section] – Paul NiemanTrumpet [Horn Section] – Guy Barker, Raul D'OliveiraVibraphone, Synthesizer, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Timpani, Vocoder – Mike OldfieldVocoder, Drums – Mike Frye | 4:39 |
| 8 | Taurus 1Drums – Phil CollinsDrums [African] – Mike FryeMandolin, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Banjo, Harp [Celtic], Drum Machine, Timpani, Electric Guitar, Piano, Vocoder, Performer [Bass Pedals, Claptrap] – Mike OldfieldSynthesizer – David HentschelVocals – Maggie Riley | 10:17 |
| 9 | ShebaDrums – Phil CollinsVocals – Maggie RileyVocoder, Drums [Syndrums], Performer [Chair], Drums [African], Electric Guitar, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer – Mike OldfieldWords By – Mike Oldfield | 3:32 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V 2181 | Mike Oldfield | QE2 (LP, Album) | Virgin | V 2181 | UK | 1980 |
| V2181 | Mike Oldfield | QE2 (LP, Album) | Virgin | V2181 | Scandinavia | 1980 |
| 370 791-3 | Mike Oldfield | QE2 (LP, Album, Ltd, Num, RE, RM, 180) | Mercury, Universal UMC | 370 791-3 | Europe | 2012 |
| YVPL 129 | Mike Oldfield | QE2 (LP, Album) | Virgin | YVPL 129 | South Korea | 1980 |
| TCV2181 | Mike Oldfield | QE2 (Cass, Album) | Virgin | TCV2181 | New Zealand | 1980 |
Credits
- Producer, Engineer – David Hentschel, Mike Oldfield
- Engineer [Assistant] – Peter Greenslade, Simon Johnston
- Mastered By – Rays
- Producer, Engineer – David Hentschel, Mike Oldfield
- Technician [Technical Advice] – Richard Barrie
- Vocals – Maggie Reilly (tracks: A1, A2, A4, B4)
Notes
This version has a die-cut Porthole in bottom right corner of sleeve, also has raised lifebelt rim on label.
Comes with card inner sleeve with track listing and credits.
Produced and engineered by David Hentschel of Dukeslodge Enterprises Ltd and Mike Oldfield.℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd.
©1984 Virgin Records Ltd. (in booklet)
℗1980 Virgin Records Ltd.
©1980 Virgin Records Ltd. (on CD)
Manufactured in Holland
Track 7 is titled "QE2/QE2 Finale" on the CD.
Differences to similar releases:
Mike Oldfield - QE2 has different barcode and different pressing plant.
Mike Oldfield - QE2 is made in Italy.
Mike Oldfield - QE2 has different barcode and is made in Germany.
Barcodes
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A etched variant 1): V 2181 A1 RAYS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B etched variant 1): V 2181 B3 RAYS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A etched variant 2): V2181 A3
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B etched variant 2): V 2181 B1 RAYS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A etched variant 3): V2181 A2 RAYS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B etched variant 3): V2181 B2 RAYS
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A etched variant 4): V-2181 A CR
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B etched variant 4): V-2181 B CR TV
- Barcode: 0 077778 642923
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 1): EMI 786429 CDM01 1-2-22-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): EMI 786429 CDM01 1-2-18-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 3): EMI 786429 CDM01 1-2-24-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 4): EMI 786429 CDM01 1-2-8-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 5): EMI 786429 CDM01 1-2-21-NL
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6): EMI 786429 CDM01 1-2-26-NL
- Mould SID Code (Variant 1): IFPI 155E
- Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 152C
- Mould SID Code (Variant 3): ifpi 15AD
- Mould SID Code (Variant 5): (ifpi logo) 1555
- Mould SID Code (Variant 6): (ifpi logo) 1512
- Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA
- Distribution Code: UK: CDV 2181
- Distribution Code: F: PM 500
- Distribution Code: D: 610 362
Companies
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Published By – Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd.
- Published By – Bocu Music Ltd.
- Published By – Francis, Day & Hunter Ltd.
- Published By – David Hentschel Music Ltd.
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Virgin Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – Virgin Records Ltd.
Video
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