Anyone heard the new 24 bit version of Tubular Bells?

Purchased and downloaded the new 24/48 FLAC version of Tubular Bells from B&W 'Society of Sound' (SoS).  For anyone who's a member of SoS, there is a 25% discount of the price of £15 (£20 if you buy the bundle that also includes ALAC and 5.1 surround sound FLAC files).  No, I don't work for B&W, but a discount is a discount!

In addition to the usual 2 tracks (sides A&B as they were on the vinyl version), there's an additional 2 tracks (Mike Oldfield’s Single (Theme from Tubular Bells) and Viv Stanshall (guy from the Bonzo dog band who performed the speaking parts on the album) having a bit of a laugh whilst the sailor's hornpipe is playing in the background during a break at the early recording in 1973).

Compared the sound of the album with a ripped version of the 2003 remastered CD, and can definitely hear greater clarity and openness with the 24 bit version.  The guitar work alone (and the crispness of the bells) is worth the price of entry alone.

Unfortunately, the album is only available at the moment for download in UK, France and Germany. HD-Tracks in reverse!

Anyway, I know that Mike Oldfield isn't everyone's cup of tea, however having grown up with this album, and routinely listening to the whole album from start to finish, it's something I still enjoy listening to (especially in 24 bit on my Naim system).

Would commend it to all Mike Oldfield fans, even if you've already bought the album 10 times over already!

Enjoy.