Release Date 19th June 2026
Rare and collectable recordings - digitally remastered. The Orchestral Hergest Ridge recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, London in December 1974 and first broadcast in January 1975, features Steve Hillage on guitar, as Mike Oldfield refused to take part in this performance. This CD also includes Tubular Bells Part 1recorded for the BBC's 'Second House' TV program - recorded on November 30th 1973 and broadcast on December 1st 1973.
1. The Orchestral Hergest Ridge Part 1 19.54
2. The Orchestral Hergest Ridge Part 2 17.11
Complete live performance of 'The Orchestral Hergest Ridge' with Steve Hillage on guitar. Arranged and conducted by David Bedford. Performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Broadcast by the BBC on January 18th 1975
Bonus Track: BBC 'Second House' TV- recorded November 30th 1973, and broadcast December 1st 1973
3. Tubular Bells Part 1 25.17
Mike Oldfield - Bass & Acoustic Guitar
John Field - Guitar
Fred Frith - Guitar
John Greaves - Keyboards & Bass
Steve Hillage - Guitar
Tim Hodgkinson - Keyboards
Karl Jenkins - Oboe
Geoff Leigh - Flute
Pierre Moerlen - Percussion
Terry Oldfield - Flute
Mike Ratledge - Keyboards
Mick Taylor - Guitar
Ted Speight - Guitar
