Oldfield Mike - Amarok

Mike Oldfield – Amarok

Introduction

This edition marks the 35th anniversary of *Amarok*, presented as a double‑LP half‑speed mastered vinyl for enhanced audio fidelity. A singular, continuous experimental composition, now reissued with meticulous attention to sound quality.

Key Features

• Format: 2LP half‑speed mastered vinyl
• Genre: Rock / Progressive / Experimental
• Label & Year: Mercury / Universal Music, 2025
• EAN: 0602478375545
• Color/Edition: black vinyl, 35th anniversary edition

Tracklist

• LP1 – Side A: Amarok Part One
• LP1 – Side B: Amarok Part Two
• LP2 – Side C: Amarok Part Three
• LP2 – Side D: Amarok Part Four

Why You'll Love It

This edition is crafted for analog sound enthusiasts, featuring high‑precision mastering that brings out every nuance. Perfect for collectors and fans, it delivers an immersive listening experience true to the artist’s original vision.

Trivia

• The vinyl was half‑speed mastered by Miles Showell to achieve superior audio clarity.
• The original album is a single 60‑minute suite, here divided into four parts to enhance playback fidelity.
• The title “Amarok” has no fixed meaning but echoes Gaelic terms and can be read as “am a rock”, reflecting Oldfield’s artistic autonomy.