--- product_id: 2571104 title: "Crises" price: "SAR 119" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2571104-crises store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Crises **Price:** SAR 119 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crises - **How much does it cost?** SAR 119 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2571104-crises) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Digitally remastered and expanded edition of this album from the British guitarist. In 1983, Mike Oldfield released one of his most commercially successful albums, Crises, which featured the huge hit single 'Moonlight Shadow' and featured guest vocal appearances from Maggie Reilly, Jon Anderson and Roger Chapman. Of all the albums he has recorded, Crises underlined Mike Oldfield's skill as a writer of fine songs as well as a gifted creator of sublime instrumental music. Like the moon that shines out from the Terry Ilott painting gracing it's cover, the music of Crises continues to shine magically thirty years on from it's release. Review: Classic masterwork in perfect shape. - CD (inc luding box and leaflet) in perfect state. Classic masterpiece including hits. I had already seen and heard it back in 1983. That was the period when I started to lend LP's at the bib of Bruges, where I gew up. Review: Finally! Crises in 5.1! - Nothing like getting hooked on a song when it first comes out, and sticks with you afterwards. I've been a fan of Mike Oldfield ever since I heard "Tubular Bells", and continue to be now. In the past few years, many of Oldfield's iconic albums have been remixed and remastered by Mike himself, to include box sets with the original versions along with updated remixes of the original, as well as a DVD with a discrete 5.1 surround mix of the album. I make no secret of the fact that that's why I buy these box sets. "TB" and "Ommadawn" are among my favorite albums, and when "Crises" was released, with its hit single "Moonlight Shadow" (sung by Maggie Reilly), I bought it immediately. The opening title track is one of Mike's long-form tracks, and comparing the original CD with the stereo remix shows several differences that some people on a website I frequent panned vehemently. I actually liked the reworking, and even said so on that site. One of the things Mike did was to expand the intro of "Shadow", which I found interesting. The sound of the 5.1 remix brought the textures out even more. My feeling is that Mike wouldn't have undertaken this project if he didn't think he could improve on the original mix, to make it fit more into the vision he had for it. I think he succeeded. This set is not cheap, but it's worth every cent in my opinion. I encourage the listener to go into it with an open mind and form their own opinions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00DRLH0FC | | Best Sellers Rank | #82,287 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #1,451 in Progressive Rock | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (947) | | Date First Available | July 17, 2013 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Label | Universal I.S. | | Language | English | | Manufacturer | Universal I.S. | | Number of discs | 1 | | Original Release Date | 2013 | | Product Dimensions | 5.55 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches; 3.25 ounces | ## Images ![Crises - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hFCxuhTiL.jpg) ![Crises - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eZZdhudeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Classic masterwork in perfect shape. *by P***D on March 22, 2025* CD (inc luding box and leaflet) in perfect state. Classic masterpiece including hits. I had already seen and heard it back in 1983. That was the period when I started to lend LP's at the bib of Bruges, where I gew up. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finally! Crises in 5.1! *by J***O on November 25, 2013* Nothing like getting hooked on a song when it first comes out, and sticks with you afterwards. I've been a fan of Mike Oldfield ever since I heard "Tubular Bells", and continue to be now. In the past few years, many of Oldfield's iconic albums have been remixed and remastered by Mike himself, to include box sets with the original versions along with updated remixes of the original, as well as a DVD with a discrete 5.1 surround mix of the album. I make no secret of the fact that that's why I buy these box sets. "TB" and "Ommadawn" are among my favorite albums, and when "Crises" was released, with its hit single "Moonlight Shadow" (sung by Maggie Reilly), I bought it immediately. The opening title track is one of Mike's long-form tracks, and comparing the original CD with the stereo remix shows several differences that some people on a website I frequent panned vehemently. I actually liked the reworking, and even said so on that site. One of the things Mike did was to expand the intro of "Shadow", which I found interesting. The sound of the 5.1 remix brought the textures out even more. My feeling is that Mike wouldn't have undertaken this project if he didn't think he could improve on the original mix, to make it fit more into the vision he had for it. I think he succeeded. This set is not cheap, but it's worth every cent in my opinion. I encourage the listener to go into it with an open mind and form their own opinions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great album, packaging lacking *by D***L on October 18, 2021* One of my favorite Oldfield albums from the 80s. (This review is for the 2013 Mercury reissue.) Great remaster, and nice selection of bonus tracks, though they left out Rite of Man (B-side of Moonlight Shadow). I suspect that may be because Oldfield didn’t like it and opted to leave it out. I wouldn’t mind that nearly so much if the packaging had been more complete. I had the first CD version, which included lyrics and liner notes, but this version has neither, just like the Discovery reissue. Maybe I’m spoiled, but there are so many reissues of classic albums with essays on the making of the album, a history of the artists, rare photos, etc., and to put out such a substandard package as this is inexcusable, IMO. Because of this I’m only giving this 4 stars. Again, no complaints about the music or the mastering; there’s plenty else to recommend here, as long as you’re not fussy about the packaging. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2571104-crises](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/2571104-crises) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*