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12" Boogie: The Albums
Explore the complete album journey of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, from the earliest Tyrannosaurus Rex recordings to the groundbreaking releases that transformed popular music. Featuring original albums, reissues, deluxe editions, international variations, track listings, artwork, release histories, and collector insights, this category chronicles the records that showcased Marc's creativity, innovation, and musical evolution while securing his place among rock's most influential and enduring icons.
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (June 1, 1997) – Live 1977 Limited Edition Remastered 2CD
Live 1977 is a live archive release credited to Marc Bolan & T. Rex and issued by Edsel Records in June 1997. Released as a limited edition remastered double CD, the set compiles performances from Marc Bolan's final British tour appearances during March 1977 together with a bonus disc drawn from an earlier American performance recorded in Cleveland, Ohio during 1974. The release brought together material from concerts at London's Rainbow Theatre, Portsmouth Locarno and the Ag
1977
May 31, 19973 min read
Marc Bolan And T. Rex (September 16, 1991) – The Ultimate Album UK: CD
The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album issued by Telstar on September 16, 1991. Released in the United Kingdom on CD, LP and cassette, the collection brought together key recordings from throughout Marc Bolan's career with Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex. The compilation combines major hit singles with notable album tracks, offering a broad overview of Bolan's musical journey from the late 1960s through the glam rock era.. RECORDING The album consists of previously relea
T.Rex
Sep 15, 19913 min read
Marc Bolan And T. Rex (September 16, 1991) – The Ultimate Album UK: LP
The Ultimate Collection is a compilation album issued by Telstar on September 16, 1991. Released in the United Kingdom on CD, LP and cassette, the collection assembled many of Marc Bolan's best-known recordings from both Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex. The LP edition condensed the wider CD programme into a single-vinyl release, focusing on many of the band's most successful and recognisable recordings. RECORDING The album consists of previously released studio recordings by Tyr
T.Rex
Sep 15, 19915 min read
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (March 18, 1991) – The Sound Track Of The Motion Picture Born To Boogie
The Sound Track Of The Motion Picture Born To Boogie was released in 1991 by Marc On Wax as a soundtrack album connected to the film Born To Boogie. Issued as a double album, the release compiled music associated with the motion picture and combined live performances, film material and soundtrack recordings connected to Marc Bolan and T. Rex. RECORDING The album was issued as a 2 × LP soundtrack release and later appeared in several additional formats including CD and cassett
T.Rex
Mar 18, 19913 min read
T. Rex (January 1, 1987) – Teenage Dream Album UK: LP,TC.
eenage Dream was released by Hallmark in 1987 as a compilation album bringing together recordings from the later T. Rex period. The collection focuses primarily on material from the mid-to-late 1970s and includes a mixture of singles, album tracks and well-known fan favourites from Marc Bolan's final years with the band. The album was issued in both vinyl LP and cassette formats in the United Kingdom. RECORDING The compilation gathers previously released T. Rex recordings wri
T.Rex
Jan 1, 19872 min read
T. Rex (June 27, 1986) – The Collection Double Album UK: LP,TC,CD.
The Collection is a double-album compilation released by Castle Communications in 1986 as part of The Collector Series. Issued in a gatefold sleeve, the set focuses primarily on material drawn from the Tyrannosaurus Rex and early T. Rex years, tracing Marc Bolan's development from psychedelic folk pioneer to glam rock innovator. The compilation brings together key album tracks, fan favourites and landmark recordings from one of the most creative periods of Bolan's career. REC
Marc Bolan
Jun 26, 19863 min read
Marc Bolan And T. Rex (June 1, 1986) – Get It On Album UK: LP,TC.
Get It On is a compilation album released by EMI's Fame label in June 1986. Issued in the United Kingdom, the album gathers together a selection of key recordings from Marc Bolan and T. Rex, spanning the group's early Tyrannosaurus Rex period through to their major glam rock successes. Compiled by Philip H.A. Bailey (PHAB), the album provides an accessible overview of Bolan's career through a carefully selected collection of well-known songs and fan favourites. RECORDING The
T.Rex
May 31, 19863 min read
T. Rex (1986) – History Of T. Rex – The Singles Collection 1968-77 Box Set Album UK: LP,PD Box
The Collection is a double-album compilation released by Castle Communications in 1986 as part of The Collector Series. Issued in a gatefold sleeve, the set focuses primarily on material drawn from the Tyrannosaurus Rex and early T. Rex years, tracing Marc Bolan's development from psychedelic folk pioneer to glam rock innovator. The compilation brings together key album tracks, fan favourites and landmark recordings from one of the most creative periods of Bolan's career. BAC
glamslam72
Jan 1, 19864 min read
T. Rex (November 2, 1985) – T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex, 1970–1973 Album US: LP.TC.
T. Rextasy: The Best Of T. Rex, 1970–1973 is a North America-only compilation released by Warner Bros. Records in September 1985. Issued in the United States and Canada, the album was designed as an introduction to T. Rex's most commercially successful years, collecting key recordings released between 1970 and 1973. The compilation focuses on the band's breakthrough and glam rock period, tracing the development from "Ride A White Swan" through to "20th Century Boy". RECORDING
T.Rex
Nov 2, 19853 min read
Marc Bolan (October 1, 1985) – Till Dawn Double Album UK: LP,TC.
Till Dawn is a compilation album released by Marc On Wax in October 1985. Issued in a gatefold sleeve, the release combines newly remixed Marc Bolan recordings with an acoustic radio session recorded in Los Angeles during February 1972. The collection was designed to present both studio reinterpretations and rare live acoustic performances, offering a different perspective on Bolan's catalogue. The compilation combines new remixes featuring newly recorded drum tracks by Bill
T.Rex
Oct 1, 19853 min read
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