Virgin Records was founded by Richard Branson in 1972.

The first album released by Virgin Records was Tubular Bells by Mike Oldfield in 1973.

Mike Oldfield was the first artist to sign with Virgin Records in 1972.

U2 had the most successful album released on Virgin Records with their album The Joshua Tree, which sold over 25 million copies worldwide.

Mike Oldfield was signed to Virgin Records for the longest period of time, from 1972 until 2002.

The Sex Pistols were the most controversial artist to be signed to Virgin Records, due to their punk rock style and rebellious attitude.

U2 was the most successful artist to be signed to Virgin Records, selling over 150 million albums worldwide.

David Bowie was the most influential artist to be signed to Virgin Records, due to his innovative music and style.

Mike Oldfield was the most unique artist to be signed to Virgin Records, due to his experimental music and use of new technologies.

U2 was the most popular artist to be signed to Virgin Records, with a large and devoted fan base.

Mike Oldfield was the most enduring artist to be signed to Virgin Records, with a career that spanned over four decades.

Mike Oldfield was the most experimental artist to be signed to Virgin Records, due to his use of new technologies and his willingness to push the boundaries of music.

Mike Oldfield was the most successful artist to be signed to Virgin Records in the 1970s, with his album Tubular Bells selling over 15 million copies worldwide.

U2 was the most successful artist to be signed to Virgin Records in the 1980s, with their album The Joshua Tree selling over 25 million copies worldwide.

U2 was the most successful artist to be signed to Virgin Records in the 1990s, with their album Achtung Baby selling over 18 million copies worldwide.