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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 (June 1972) Hard On Love Album UK: LP (Acetate)
A rare original UK IBC Sound Recording Studios double-sided acetate of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love (later issued in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves), featuring previously unreleased material and a significant piece of Bolan history. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: IBC Sound Recording Studios (Acetate) Format / Type: LP Acetate Recording (Double-Sided) Country: United Ki
1972
May 31, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (June 1972) Hard On Love Album UK: LP (Test Pressing)
A rare original Track Records test pressing of Marc Bolan’s unreleased 1972 album Hard On Love, later released in 1974 as The Beginning Of Doves, features previously unheard material and offers a fascinating glimpse into Bolan’s history from John Peel’s personal collection. The album was involved in a 1972 court injunction by Bolan to prevent its release. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan Title: Hard On Love Date: Recorded 1972 (Unreleased at the time) Label: T
1972
May 31, 19722 min read
Marc Bolan (1972) – Hard On Love Unreleased LP Acetate With Legal Paperwork Memorabilia
An original Pye Records advanced promotion acetate for the unreleased Marc Bolan album Hard On Love. The acetate is handwritten with the title Hard On Love and Marc Bolan's name, with catalogue references 2406 101 A and 2406 101 B appearing on the respective labels. The lot also includes original legal documentation relating to proceedings between Marc Bolan and Track Records Ltd. The accompanying paperwork consists of copies of affidavits associated with the dispute, adding
Marc Bolan
May 31, 19722 min read
T. Rex (June 1, 1972) Ride A White Swan Album GER: LP
The German edition of T. Rex’s 1970 album, retitled Ride A White Swan and featuring alternate artwork, marking an early international release of the band’s transitional material. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Ride A White Swan Date: June 1, 1972 Label: Ariola Format / Type: LP Vinyl Album (Gatefold) Country: Germany Catalogue: 85 070 IT TRACK LIST Side A The Children Of Rarn Jewel The Visit Childe Diamond Meadows Root Of Star Beltane Walk Ride A White Sw
1972
May 31, 19722 min read
T.Rex (May 5 1972) Bolan Boogie Album UK: LP
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
May 4, 19723 min read
T. Rex (January 1, 1972) – His Greatest Hits Album GER: LP
His Greatest Hits was a compilation album released in Germany by Luxor-Gold in 1972, with the exact date unknown. Issued as a budget-priced compilation, the album focused on recordings from T. Rex's breakthrough commercial period and combined major hit singles with key album tracks. The collection provided an overview of Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the point where the band had established itself as one of the leading acts of the glam rock era. The album concentrated heavily on m
1972
Jan 1, 19723 min read
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (October 15, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Review – Bucks Examiner.
In his regular Discorner column, Graham Howard reviews T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior, defending Marc Bolan against criticism from former fans while praising the group's evolving sound, Tony Visconti's production, and the growing strength of Bolan's songwriting. Publication: Bucks Examiner Date: October 15, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Writing in the Discorner column, Graham Howard addresses criticism aimed at Marc Bolan and T. Rex from fans who felt the band had mo
1971
Oct 14, 19712 min read
T. Rex (September 24, 1971) – Electric Warrior Album: UK
Electric Warrior was the second studio album issued under the T. Rex name and the sixth album overall since the group's 1968 debut as Tyrannosaurus Rex. Released by Fly Records in the United Kingdom and Reprise Records in the United States, it marked a major turning point in the band's development. The album moved decisively away from the folk-oriented approach of earlier releases and established a more direct, pop-focused and flamboyant glam rock sound. By the time recording
1971
Sep 23, 19716 min read
T. Rex (March 26, 1971) – Flyback 2: The Best of T. Rex LP TC 8T, UK
Flyback 2: The Best Of T. Rex was released by Fly Records on March 26, 1971 as part of the FlyBack series. The compilation assembled recordings from Marc Bolan's Fly Records period and presented a retrospective selection spanning the years immediately before T. Rex became one of the defining acts of the glam rock era. Fly Records – TON 2 Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Mono Country: UK The album collected key recordings originally issued between 1968 and 1970, capturi
1971
Mar 25, 19715 min read
T. Rex (December 18, 1970) – T. REX Album UK : LP TC 8T.
T. Rex is the first album released under the shortened band name and the fifth overall since their debut as Tyrannosaurus Rex in 1968. Issued in December 1970 by Fly Records, the album continued the stylistic shift away from the duo’s earlier folk‑based sound toward a more minimal electric rock approach, balancing acoustic and electric textures. The previous album A Beard of Stars had charted moderately, but Marc Bolan remained frustrated at not breaking beyond cult status. T
1970
Dec 17, 19706 min read
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