Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil is a self-titled debut album by Australian band Midnight Oil that was recorded in 1977 and released in November, 1978 on the band's independent Sprint Music label. The album was later distributed by CBS Records. The LP had a blue cover, however, the CD had a black cover. Because of the blue cover, it often referred to as the "blue album" or "the Blue Meanie." "Run By Night" became the band's first minor hit in Australia. It also had ... more

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Release Date:

  • 1978

Running Time:

  • 34 min 4 s

Genre:

Musical Album

Artist

Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil, known also as "The Oils" to fans, is an Australian rock band from Sydney originally performing as Farm from 1972 with drummer Rob Hirst, bass guitarist Andrew James and keyboard player/lead guitarist Jim Moginie. While vocalist Peter Garrett was studying at Australian National...

Label

Sprint Music

Sprint Music Pty Ltd is an independent record label set up by Australian rock band Midnight Oil to publish their music. Sony's Columbia Records manufactures...

CBS

CBS Broadcasting Inc. (CBS) is an American television network, one of american television's original "big three", which also include NBC and ABC. Like NBC, CBS...
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