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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 (2019) – Bolan's Zip Gun Album Spirit Records US: LP
Bolan's Zip Gun was reissued in 2019 by Spirit Records and UMe as a vinyl edition of T. Rex's 1975 studio album. The release presents Marc Bolan's original album in its complete form and highlights the band's mid-1970s transition into a more rhythm-driven and soul-influenced sound. RECORDING This reissue reproduces the original album sequence and features recordings from the Bolan's Zip Gun era. The album combines glam rock with elements of funk, soul, blues and pop, reflecti
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Jan 1, 20192 min read
T. Rex (2019) – Tanx Reissue Album Spirit Records US: LP
Tanx was reissued in the United States during 2019 by Spirit Records and Universal Music Enterprises. Originally released in 1973, the album documented a transitional period in T. Rex's career, arriving after the commercial peak of The Slider and showcasing Marc Bolan's increasingly diverse songwriting. The album reflected Bolan's desire to expand beyond the established glam rock formula while retaining the melodic strengths that had made T. Rex one of the defining acts of th
T.Rex
Jan 1, 20192 min read
T. Rex (October 12, 2018) – Dandy In The Underworld Album White Vinyl: 2LP
Dandy In The Underworld was reissued in 2018 by Demon Records and T. REX as a deluxe expanded edition of the final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. Issued as a numbered limited edition set, the release pairs the original 1977 album with a second LP containing singles, alternate versions and demo recordings. The set was presented as a gatefold package featuring two 180g white vinyl records and was limited to 1,000 individually numbered copies. RECORDING The
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Oct 11, 20183 min read
T. REX (September 7, 2018) – Gold Album 2LP
T. Rex Gold is a double-vinyl retrospective issued by Demon Records that brings together some of the most celebrated recordings from Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Spanning the group's most successful years, the collection traces Bolan's journey from the breakthrough success of Ride A White Swan through the peak years of glam rock and beyond. Across twenty-four recordings, the compilation highlights the singles and album tracks that established T. Rex as one of the defining acts of t
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Sep 6, 20183 min read
T. Rex (June 16, 2018) – Tanx HMV Vinyl Week Edition Album UK: 2LP
Tanx was reissued by Demon Records on June 16, 2018, as a special HMV Vinyl Week exclusive edition. Originally released in 1973, the album represented a transitional point in T. Rex's career and demonstrated Marc Bolan's growing interest in expanding beyond the classic glam rock formula. This deluxe edition paired the original album with a bonus collection of contemporary singles, creating an expanded overview of one of the most creative periods in the band's history. RECORDI
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Jun 15, 20183 min read
T. Rex (April 21, 2018) Bolan Boogie LP – Record Store Day Limited Edition Clear Blue Vinyl
A vibrant Record Store Day exclusive compiling classic T. Rex and Tyrannosaurus Rex tracks on limited clear blue vinyl. Bolan Boogie showcases Marc Bolan’s golden era, blending hits and deep cuts from the band’s most creative period. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: Bolan Boogie Date: April 21, 2018 (Record Store Day) Label: UMC / A&M Records / Fly Records Format / Type: LP (Clear Blue Vinyl), Limited Edition, Compilation, Reissue Country: UK / Europe Cata
T.Rex
Apr 20, 20182 min read
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (April 21, 2018) – The Final Cuts Picture Disc
The Final Cuts was reissued on April 21, 2018, by Demon Records as a limited-edition Record Store Day picture disc. The collection focuses on recordings from the final years of Marc Bolan's career and brings together studio recordings, alternate versions and rare material associated with the closing chapter of T. Rex. Presented under the credit Marc Bolan & T. Rex, the album offers a retrospective look at Bolan's late-period work and enduring creativity. RECORDING The collect
T.Rex
Apr 20, 20183 min read
T.. Rex (September 1, 2017) – Remixes Album: 3LP
Remixes is a three-LP compilation released by Demon Records on September 1, 2017. The collection reimagines classic T. Rex recordings through a diverse range of modern remix interpretations, bringing together contemporary producers, DJs and remixers to revisit material from throughout the band's catalogue. The set combines remixed versions of well-known singles with a complete bonus album of instrumental mixes. RECORDING The compilation is drawn from original T. Rex recording
T.Rex
Aug 31, 20174 min read
T. Rex (September 1, 2017) – Live 1977 Album: 2LP
Live 1977 is a live archive collection documenting some of the final concert performances by Marc Bolan and T. Rex. First released in 1997, the album compiles recordings from the band's March 1977 UK tour together with additional material drawn from an earlier American performance recorded in 1974. The collection captures T. Rex during a remarkable late-career revival, showcasing the strength of the band's final live line-up and preserving performances from the closing months
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Aug 31, 20174 min read
T. Rex (May 26, 2017) – The Slider Silver Vinyl Edition Album UK: LP
The Slider was reissued by Demon Records on May 26, 2017, as a special limited-edition silver vinyl release exclusive to Sainsbury's stores in the United Kingdom. Originally released in 1972, the album remains one of T. Rex's most celebrated recordings and a cornerstone of the glam rock era. Issued on heavyweight silver vinyl, this edition offered collectors a distinctive presentation of one of Marc Bolan's most enduring albums. Originally recorded during 1972 at Château d'Hé
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May 25, 20172 min read
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