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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 (October 10, 1981) – 20th Century Boy Album AUS: 3LP
20th Century Boy is a triple-album compilation issued in Australia by EMI in 1981. Released under catalogue number MARC 1, the collection presents a broad retrospective of Marc Bolan's recording career, beginning with solo recordings from 1965–67, continuing through the Tyrannosaurus Rex years, the classic T. Rex era, and concluding with recordings from the final years of T. Rex. The compilation combines commercially released material, rare recordings, interview segments and
Marc Bolan
Oct 9, 19814 min read
Marc Bolan (October 1, 1981) – You Scare Me To Death Album UK: LP. PD.
You Scare Me To Death is a posthumous album credited to Marc Bolan and released by Cherry Red Records in October 1981. It was the first LP of previously unreleased Marc Bolan material to appear following his death in 1977. The album is built around demos and outtakes originally recorded during 1966, many of which would later be revisited in different forms during the Tyrannosaurus Rex period. RECORDING The original vocal and acoustic guitar recordings were made during 1966 at
Marc Bolan
Sep 30, 19817 min read
T. Rex (October 1, 1981) – The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex
The Platinum Collection Of T. Rex was released by Cube Records in October 1981 as part of The Platinum Collection series. Issued as a double-LP compilation, the release gathered recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods, presenting material from across Marc Bolan's career in a single anthology. The collection combines major hit recordings with earlier Tyrannosaurus Rex material, reflecting the breadth of Bolan's recording output from the late 1960s through
T.Rex
Sep 30, 19813 min read
Marc Bolan (October 1, 1981) – You Scare Me To Death Album UK: LP.
You Scare Me To Death is a posthumous album credited to Marc Bolan and released by Cherry Red Records in October 1981. It was the first LP of previously unreleased Marc Bolan material to appear following his death in 1977. The album is built around demos and outtakes originally recorded during 1966, many of which would later be revisited in different forms during the Tyrannosaurus Rex period. RECORDING The original vocal and acoustic guitar recordings were made during 1966 at
Marc Bolan
Sep 30, 19817 min read
T. Rex (August 28, 1981) – T. Rex In Concert LP Album UK LP
T. Rex In Concert is a live album released in the United Kingdom on August 28, 1981 by Marc Records. Issued under catalogue number ABOLAN 1, the album documents performances recorded during the 1971 Electric Warrior tour and presents live recordings taken from a number of British concert appearances. The release was issued as a gatefold LP and later appeared in several international editions. The album combines performances recorded during 1971 with additional recordings sour
T.Rex
Sep 11, 19814 min read
T. Rex (August 28, 1981) – T. Rex In Concert Album UK: PD
T. Rex In Concert is a live album released in August 1981 on Marc Records. Issued in the United Kingdom as both a standard LP and a picture disc edition, the album captures material recorded during the 1971 Electric Warrior tour. The release presents T. Rex performing many of the songs that established the group as one of Britain's leading glam rock acts, documenting the band at the height of its early success. RECORDING The album was recorded during the 1971 Electric Warrior
T.Rex
Aug 28, 19816 min read
T. Rex (September 27, 1980) – The Unobtainable T. Rex Album UK: LP.TC
The Unobtainable T. Rex is a compilation album released by EMI in September 1980. Issued as part of the EMI NUT series, the collection gathered together recordings associated with Marc Bolan and T. Rex that were less widely available at the time of release. The album draws material from various stages of the band's career and combines original Marc Bolan compositions with a selection of cover versions. The compilation was assembled by Colin Miles and issued several years afte
Marc Bolan
Sep 26, 19806 min read
T. Rex (June 1, 1979) Solid Gold T.Rex Album LP: UK
A popular 1979 EMI “greatest hits” compilation featuring T. Rex’s biggest glam anthems, released on both vinyl LP and cassette formats with iconic leopard-print cover imagery of Marc Bolan. RELEASE DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Solid Gold T.Rex Date: June 1979 Label: EMI Format / Type: LP Vinyl & Cassette Compilation Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: LP: NUT 5 / OC 054-99 592 Cassette: TC-NUT 5 / OC 254-99 592 TRACK LIST Side A 20th Century Boy Groover New York City I Love T
T.Rex
May 31, 19792 min read
Marc Bolan And T. Rex (August 1, 1978) – The T. Rex Collection Double LP.
The T. Rex Collection is a compilation album released by Pickwick Records in August 1978. Issued as a double LP set, the collection draws together recordings from across both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex periods, offering a broad overview of Marc Bolan's career from the late 1960s through the height of the band's glam rock success. The release was issued in a gatefold sleeve and combines early psychedelic folk material with later chart hits and fan favourites. RECORDING T
T.Rex
Jul 31, 19783 min read
T. Rex with Marc Bolan (June 1, 1978) – The Greatest Hits Vol. 1 Album UK: LP, TC,8T.
The Greatest Hits Vol. 1 was released by Pickwick Records in 1978 as a compilation album credited to T. Rex With Marc Bolan. The collection brings together recordings spanning several phases of Marc Bolan's career, including tracks originally recorded during both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras. The album was marketed as a greatest hits collection and issued in the United Kingdom under catalogue number SHM 953. RECORDING The album is a compilation of previously issued r
T.Rex
May 31, 19782 min read
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