New Music Releases: Faces, Mike Oldfield, Sheena Easton
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
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A collection of The Faces' initial recording session at Olympic Studios, showcasing previously unheard tracks, is released.
Mike Oldfield's 1990 album 'Amarok' is remastered at half-speed; repackaged as a 2LP vinyl for enhanced audio fidelity.
Sheena Easton's 'Strut: The Complete EMI Recordings Vol II' box set features remastered audio, B-sides, and 46 unreleased tracks.
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