{"product_id":"mike-oldfield-shadow-on-the-wall-12-1983-retro-rock","title":"Mike Oldfield – Shadow On The Wall (12\", 1983 – Retro Rock)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"773\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"433\"\u003eMike Oldfield's 12\" single \"Shadow On The Wall\"\u003c\/strong\u003e was released in 1983 on \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eVirgin Records\u003c\/strong\u003e . The song, sung by Roger Chapman (ex-Family, Streetwalkers), is one of the rockiest tracks in Oldfield's repertoire and originally appeared on the album \u003cem data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"641\"\u003e*Crises\u003c\/em\u003e *. The maxi-single offers an extended version that makes the characteristically dark and powerful sound even more intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"805\"\u003e Historical background\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eMike Oldfield ( \u003cem data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eborn 1953 in England\u003c\/em\u003e ) is best known for his groundbreaking album \u003cem data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eTubular Bells\u003c\/em\u003e (1973), which brought him worldwide fame. In the 1980s, he increasingly turned to pop and rock-oriented productions. \"Shadow On The Wall\" was a collaboration with singer Roger Chapman, whose distinctive voice makes the song instantly recognizable. The track became a staple of Oldfield's live shows and remains one of his most famous rock songs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1318\"\u003e Product details \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12'' Vinyl Single \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shadow On The Wall \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1389\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mike Oldfield \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1419\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1448\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1421\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Virgin Records \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eYear of publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock, Pop Rock, 80s \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/strong\u003e A: Shadow On The Wall (Extended Version) \/ B: Shadow On The Wall (Instrumental) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eVinyl condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003eVery good (VG+)\u003c\/strong\u003e – glossy surface, a few light hairlines visible; no deep scratches, plays cleanly with minimal background noise in quiet passages. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1985\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eCover condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/strong\u003e – noticeable edge wear, creases and pressure marks, back cover with visible ring wear; front cover color vibrant, overall stable and complete. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended version with Roger Chapman on vocals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2070\"\u003e Notes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2100\"\u003e Original pressing from 1983 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e Signs of wear consistent with age are present (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-start=\"2160\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2162\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eImages are part of the item description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nischenstatt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56272976871811,"sku":"12-MO-VIRGIN-1983SOTW-343","price":6.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/5776\/0131\/files\/image1_515.jpg?v=1755697843","url":"https:\/\/www.nischenstatt.de\/en\/products\/mike-oldfield-shadow-on-the-wall-12-1983-retro-rock","provider":"Nischenstatt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}