Guilty (Mike Oldfield instrumental)

"Guilty" is a single by musician Mike Oldfield, released in 1979 (See 1979 in music). It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart. It is notable for being Oldfield's first obvious attempt to capitalise on a current musical trend, in this case disco/dance music. The UK 12" edition was originally issued on pale blue vinyl.

Music video

The music video for "Guilty" is in a colourful cartoon style.

Recording

When Oldfield was in New York recording Platinum and "Guilty" he recorded a disco arrangement of his first album, Tubular Bells.^[1] A version of Free's "All Right Now" was also recorded during these sessions.

Track listing

7" single

1. "Guilty" Mike Oldfield – 4:00
2. "Excerpt from Incantations" Mike Oldfield – 4:10

12" super giant 45

1. "Guilty (Long version)" Mike Oldfield – 6:44
2. "Guilty" Mike Oldfield – 4:02

Charts

It reached number 22 in the UK Singles Chart.

References