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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.
T. Rex (December 1, 1972) – Juicy Giants Album LP
Juicy Giants was a UK various artists compilation released by Cube Records in 1972. The album featured recordings by several artists associated with the Cube catalogue, including John Kongos, Joe Cocker, Procol Harum, The Move, T. Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex. For Marc Bolan fans, the collection was notable for including four key T. Rex recordings alongside the Tyrannosaurus Rex classic Debora, making Bolan one of the most heavily represented artists on the album.. The compilati
1972
Dec 1, 19722 min read
Tyrannosaurus Rex (November 10, 1972) “A Beard of Stars / Unicorn” Double LP Reissue – Cube Records
Cube Records released a budget-priced double LP reissue pairing Tyrannosaurus Rex’s A Beard of Stars (1970) and Unicorn (1969), marking the final chapter of the band’s acoustic psychedelic era just as they transitioned into T. Rex. Publication: Cube Records (TOOFA 9) Date: November 10, 1972 Country: United Kingdom Location: UK Section: Album Reissue / Compilation THE STORY CONTEXT AND NOTES This reissue was released during the height of T. Rex’s glam success (The Slider era).
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Nov 10, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (October 14, 1972) – “Bolan: From Street Singer To Star” Feature – Los Angeles Herald Examiner.
Appearing ahead of a major Southern California concert appearance, this Los Angeles Herald Examiner feature introduces Marc Bolan to American readers, tracing his journey from London street performer to one of Europe's biggest rock stars. Published during T. Rex's first serious push into the United States, the article captures Bolan at the height of Bolanmania. Publication: Los Angeles Herald Examiner Publication Date: October 14, 1972 Country: USA Event Date: October 14, 197
1972
Oct 13, 19722 min read
T. Rex (October 2, 1972) Bolan Boogie Album Chart Re-entry
On January 15, 1972 T.Rex performed at The Starlight Rooms Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire. This was a Saturday night show. This performance is one of the true high points of the band's history. It was filmed for both UK and overseas television and some footage is part of the documentary "Whatever Happened to Tin Pan Alley?". Many of the posters and pictures to adorn fans walls over the next year would come from photos taken on this night, including the image used om the b
1972
Oct 1, 19723 min read
T. Rex (1972) – The Best Of T. Rex LP Compilation: SCAN
The Best Of T. Rex is a compilation album issued by Karussell in 1972 as part of the label's Gold-Serie collection. The album focuses on material from the Tyrannosaurus Rex period and compiles a selection of Marc Bolan compositions recorded prior to the commercial breakthrough of T. Rex's glam-rock era. Released in Scandinavia, the compilation presents recordings originally produced by Cube Records and showcases the group's psychedelic folk and early acoustic sound. The track
1972
Sep 28, 19723 min read
T. Rex (August 19, 1972) The Slider Album US
T. Rex’s classic glam rock album The Slider, released in the United States on August 19, 1972, featuring the hits “Metal Guru,” “Telegram Sam,” and “The Slider,” housed in a distinctive gatefold sleeve, un like the UK release RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: The Slider Date: August 19, 1972 (US Release) Label: Reprise Records Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: United States Catalogue: MS 2095 TRACK LIST Side A Metal Guru Mystic Lady Rock On T
1972
Aug 18, 19722 min read
T. Rex (July 22, 1972) Ride A White Swan Album UK: LP
A popular 1972 budget compilation on the Music For Pleasure label featuring key tracks from Tyrannosaurus Rex and early T. Rex, promoted as available now in the July 22, 1972 issue of Sounds magazine. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Ride A White Swan Date: July 22, 1972 Label: Music For Pleasure Format / Type: LP Vinyl Compilation Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: MFP 5214 TRACK LIST Side A Ride A White Swan Debora Child Star Cat Black (The Wizard’s Hat)
1972
Jul 21, 19722 min read
T. Rex (July 22, 1972) – The Best Of T. Rex Album GER: LP
A popular 1972 budget compilation on the Music For Pleasure label featuring key tracks from Tyrannosaurus Rex and early T. Rex, promoted as available now in the July 22, 1972 issue of Sounds magazine. The Best Of T. Rex was a compilation album released by Cube Records in Germany on July 22, 1972. Issued as a club edition, the album gathered ten tracks spanning the transition from the group's earlier folk-inspired recordings through to the breakthrough glam rock period that es
1972
Jul 21, 19723 min read
T.Rex (July 21 1972 ) The Slider Album UK: LP
UK first‑pressing of The Slider (BLN 5001 / 1E 062 ◦ 93596), with red lyric inner sleeve, 1972. Released on July 21, 1972, by EMI in the UK and August 1972 by Reprise in the US, it featured two number-one singles, “Telegram Sam” and “Metal Guru.” Arriving at the peak of T. Rextasy, The Slider followed the chart‑topping Electric Warrior (1971) and cemented Marc Bolan’s reputation as the “King of Glam.” Written mostly while on tour in late 1971, the album blends hard‑hitting “Z
1972
Jul 20, 19724 min read
Marc Bolan (June 28, 1972) Revelations: A Musical Anthology Album UK: LP
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Various Artists Title: Revelations: A Musical Anthology for Glastonbury Fayre Date: June 28, 1972 Label: Revelation Enterprises (REV) Format / Type: 3xLP Triple Vinyl Album with Booklet & Inserts Country: United Kingdom Catalogue: REV 1/2/3 TRACK LIST Record One – Side 1 Grateful Dead – Dark Star....bury (excerpt) Record One – Side 2 Brinsley Schwarz, Mighty Baby, others Record Two – Side 3 Marc Bolan (Tyrannosaurus Rex) – Sunken Rags Pet
1972
Jun 28, 19722 min read
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