Release date of a 50th anniversary edition of Tubular Bells. This edition features a new master of the original album and the previously unreleased track "Introduction to Tubular Bells 4", recorded as a demo in 2017.

Release date of the rock-themed album Man on the Rocks by Virgin EMI. This album marked a return to a Virgin branded label through the merger of Mercury Records UK and Virgin Records after Universal Music's purchase of EMI.

Release date of the double album Incantations. The album went to No. 14 in the UK and reached platinum certification for 300,000 copies sold.

Release date of Tubular Bells, Oldfield's debut album, by Virgin Records. This album was a critical and commercial success, launching Oldfield's career and the Virgin label.

Michael Gordon Oldfield was born in Reading, Berkshire, England. This marks the beginning of the life of the influential musician, songwriter, and producer known for his groundbreaking work, 'Tubular Bells'.