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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 (April 22, 2017) – Electric Warrior Gold Vinyl Edition UK: LP
Released: April 22, 2017 BACKGROUND Electric Warrior was reissued on April 22, 2017, as a special Record Store Day limited-edition gold vinyl release. Originally issued in 1971, the album remains one of the most influential recordings of the glam rock era and the release that propelled T. Rex to international success. This collectible edition presented the classic album in a gold vinyl format housed in a reversible die-cut sleeve created exclusively for Record Store Day 2017.
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Apr 21, 20173 min read
T. Rex (November 11, 2016) – The Unobtainable T. Rex LP
The Unobtainable T. Rex was released by Demon Records as part of a series of classic T. Rex catalogue reissues on heavyweight vinyl. Rather than serving as a conventional greatest hits compilation, the album focuses on Marc Bolan's extensive catalogue of non-album B-sides. The collection assembles recordings that were originally issued on the reverse side of many T. Rex singles, presenting an alternative history of the band's recording career. The release highlights the depth
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Nov 11, 20163 min read
T. Rex (November 1, 2016) – Cockpit Theatre (Music In The Round 1971) LP/CD
The album features the original live broadcast of London Weekend Television’s Music In The Round, shown only in the London area on December 8, 1971. The networked version aired in April 1972 was heavily edited. This raw original ran over schedule, with only two songs performed, a longer interview between Marc Bolan and presenter Humphrey Burton, audience chat, and Marc demonstrating his guitar effects pedals and amps – unseen since 1971.
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Nov 1, 20163 min read
T. Rex (2016) – Catch A Bright StarLP/CD
Cockpit Theatre (Music In The Round 1971) was released by Easy Action Records on November 1, 2016. The release presented the long-lost and previously unedited London Weekend Television broadcast recorded at the Cockpit Theatre on December 8, 1971. Released: 2016 BACKGROUND Catch A Bright Star is a limited-edition archival live release issued by Easy Action Records in 2016. The album documents T. Rex during June 1972, a period when Marc Bolan and his band stood at the absolute
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Oct 12, 20164 min read
T. Rex (2016) – The Slider Album: CD RE
The Slider was reissued in 2016 by Code 90 as part of the label's European reissue programme. Originally released in 1972, the album followed the massive success of Electric Warrior and became one of the defining recordings of the glam rock era. Featuring hit singles such as "Metal Guru" and "Telegram Sam", the album showcased Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the height of their commercial and creative powers. Produced by Tony Visconti, The Slider featured the classic T. Rex line-up
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Oct 11, 20162 min read
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (April 16, 2016) Born To Boogie – The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool 18th March 1972 2LP RSD
A limited Record Store Day release capturing two full T. Rex concerts from the legendary Empire Pool, Wembley on March 18, 1972. Released as a numbered double LP on lime green (5:30pm show) and yellow (8:30pm show) vinyl, this set showcases Marc Bolan & T. Rex at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Marc Bolan & T. Rex Title: Born To Boogie – The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool 18th March 1972 Date: April 16, 2016 (Record Store Day) Label: Demo
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Apr 15, 20162 min read
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (2016) – Born To Boogie (The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972): 2 CD
Born To Boogie (The Concerts, Wembley Empire Pool, 18th March 1972) is a significant archival live release documenting T. Rex at the height of "T. Rextasy." Issued by Edsel Records in 2016, the collection presents complete recordings from both the afternoon and evening concerts performed at London's Wembley Empire Pool on March 18, 1972. While the original Born To Boogie film and soundtrack have become central parts of the T. Rex story, this release differs by concentrating e
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Mar 18, 20165 min read
T. Rex (2016) – Futuristic Dragon Japanese Album Reissue: CD
Futuristic Dragon was reissued in Japan during 2016 by Imperial Records as part of a programme of classic Marc Bolan and T. Rex catalogue releases. Originally issued in 1976, the album arrived during a period of reinvention for Bolan as he sought to reshape both his image and musical direction during the closing years of T. Rex. Although often overshadowed by the commercial dominance of Electric Warrior and The Slider, Futuristic Dragon has undergone considerable critical rea
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Jan 1, 20164 min read
T. Rex (2016) – T. Rex Album 45th Anniversary Album: CD RM
. Rex was reissued in 2016 by Rhino Records and Reprise Records as a newly remastered 45th Anniversary Edition of the band's 1970 album. Originally released as the first album under the shortened T. Rex name, it marked the important transition from the Tyrannosaurus Rex era into the electric sound that would soon lead to the group's commercial breakthrough. This remastered edition was released in the United States and expanded the original album with two bonus tracks, "Ride A
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Jan 1, 20162 min read
T. Rex / Tyrannosaurus Rex (2016) – 5 Classic Albums : CD Box
Easy Action is an archival T. Rex collection bringing together rare recordings, alternate versions, studio outtakes, rehearsals and associated material drawn from some of the group's most celebrated recording periods. 5 Classic Albums was released in 2016 by Spectrum Music and UMC as part of the long-running 5 Classic Albums budget box set series. The collection brings together five complete albums spanning the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex years, tracing Marc Bolan's artistic
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Jan 1, 20166 min read
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