Mike Oldfield's Single - European Singles

European Singles

  • "Tubular Bells" - (Oldfield) 3:18
  • "Froggy Went A-Courting" - (traditional, arr. Oldfield) 4:27

Side 1 is the same as the American "Now the Original" version, but without that sub-title on the label.

This version was issued in Portugal, the Netherlands (one of two editions), Australia, New Zealand (second edition), and South Africa (second and third editions, with different covers).

  • "Tubular Bells" - (Oldfield) 3:18
  • "Froggy Went A-Courting" - (traditional, arr. Oldfield) 4:25

Side 2 is an alternate mix. On the UK mix, the verse with the lyric, "The owls did hoot and the birds did sing" is recited entirely by Vanessa Branson. On this version, the first part of the verse is recited by Mike Oldfield. This version fades out slightly earlier, although some labels quote the UK mix's timing.

This version was issued in Italy, and the Netherlands (one of two editions) where "Froggy" is identified as side 1.

  • "Mike Oldfield's Single (Theme from Mike Oldfield's album 'Tubular Bells')" - (Oldfield) 4:33
  • "Froggy Went A-Courting" - (traditional, arr. Oldfield) 4:25

This version, with the UK A-side and alternate B-side, was issued in Germany and Spain. In some countries, the sub-title is translated into a local language.

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