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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 (August 2022) – Newcastle City Hall '72 Album UK: LP
Newcastle City Hall '72 is a live archive release issued by Solid Gold Records in August 2022. Released to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of T. Rex's appearance at Newcastle City Hall on 24 June 1972, the album presents a selection of performances captured during the band's summer tour at the height of T. Rex's popularity. The release was made available as a limited-edition package featuring additional memorabilia and was issued through the Official Marc Bolan Merch Co.
T.Rex
Jul 31, 20223 min read
T. Rex (April 29, 2022) – Electric Warrior Album: LP HSM
This edition of Electric Warrior was released in 2022 as a remastered half-speed mastered reissue of the classic T. Rex album. Issued by A&M Records and UMC, the release formed part of the Abbey Road Studios Half Speed Mastering series and was pressed on 180-gram vinyl. The reissue presents the original album newly mastered at Abbey Road Studios and includes a mastering certificate insert. RECORDING The original album recordings were made at Mediasound, Trident Studios, Advis
T.Rex
Apr 28, 20222 min read
T. Rex (April 22, 2022) – 1972 2LP
1972 was released by Demon Records as a retrospective collection celebrating one of the most extraordinary years in Marc Bolan's career. Following T. Rex's rise to stardom during 1971, the following year saw Bolan achieve the peak of what became known in the British press as "T. Rextasy", a period when the group dominated the music scene through hit records, major tours, television appearances and constant media attention. This 2LP collection gathers recordings that reflect t
T.Rex
Apr 21, 20222 min read
T. Rex (April 22, 2022) – 1972 6LP Box Set
Following the huge commercial breakthrough of 1971, Marc Bolan entered 1972 at the height of his fame. The year became synonymous with "T. Rextasy", the term adopted by the press to describe the extraordinary public enthusiasm surrounding T. Rex. The group's popularity reached unprecedented levels as chart-topping singles, major tours, television appearances and high-profile projects kept Bolan at the centre of British popular culture. This six-LP collection was created to c
T.Rex
Apr 21, 20224 min read
T. Rex (February 7, 2022) – The Gliderdrome Album UK: Double 10"
The Gliderdrome is a live archive release issued by Solid Gold Records in early 2022 to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of T. Rex's appearance at The Gliderdrome in Boston, Lincolnshire. The release documents a concert recorded at the Starlight Room, Gliderdrome, on January 15, 1972, during a pivotal period in T. Rex's rise to international success. Presented on two blue 10-inch vinyl records, the set was issued alongside additional memorabilia items and a companion CD e
T.Rex
Feb 7, 20223 min read
Tyrannosaurus Rex (December 3, 2021) – Strange Orchestra Double Album: LP
Strange Orchestra is a double LP archive collection released by Easy Action Records in December 2021. Drawn from tapes supplied by the Light of Love Foundation and the Official Marc Bolan Merch Co., the set focuses on rare recordings, demos, alternate takes, working versions and studio sessions from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era. The release offers an in-depth look at Marc Bolan's creative process during the group's formative years, presenting multiple versions of songs alongside
Tyrannosaurus Rex
Dec 3, 20214 min read
T. Rex – (June 12, 2021) Star King– 1LP (RSD21)
Star King (RSD21) was released by Demon Records as a special Record Store Day 2021 vinyl compilation devoted to rare, alternative and previously unavailable recordings from the T. Rex archive. The collection brings together working versions, demos, rough mixes and alternate masters spanning different periods of Marc Bolan’s career. Rather than focusing on familiar hit recordings, the album offers a glimpse into the creative process behind a number of well-known songs, reveali
T.Rex
Jun 11, 20213 min read
T. Rex (February 5, 2021) – Shadowhead 180g Black Vinyl– 1LP
Shadowhead is a compilation bringing together session recordings, working versions, master takes and alternate mixes drawn from Marc Bolan and T. Rex recordings made between 1972 and 1976. The collection was designed to provide a deeper look into Bolan's creative process while retaining the essential character of the finished recordings. Marc Bolan's musical interests extended far beyond glam rock alone. Throughout the material included on Shadowhead, his enthusiasm for blues
T.Rex
Feb 5, 20214 min read
T. Rex – (September 18, 2020) Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow: 1921 Series (2LP "Zinc Alloy" Vinyl) HMV Exclusive
Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was reissued by Demon Records as an HMV-exclusive double LP edition pressed on specially created "Zinc Alloy" silver-coloured vinyl. The release revisits Marc Bolan and T. Rex's 1974 studio album, presenting the complete remastered album alongside a second disc devoted to contemporary non-album singles and B-sides. The album marked a significant stylistic shift for Bolan. While touring the United States during 1973, he became incre
T.Rex
Sep 17, 20204 min read
T. Rex (August 19, 2020) – Electric Warrior Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab Edition US: LP
Electric Warrior was reissued by Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab on August 19, 2020, as part of the acclaimed Gain 2™ Ultra Analog 45RPM 180g Series. Presented as a numbered special edition, this audiophile release spread the original album across two 180-gram 45 RPM records and was mastered from an analogue source using Mobile Fidelity's proprietary mastering process. RECORDING Originally recorded at Wally Heider Recording Studio in Los Angeles, Mediasound, Trident Studios and Adv
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Aug 18, 20203 min read
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