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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 (2016) – Bolan's Zip Gun Japanese Album Reissue: CD
Bolan's Zip Gun was reissued in Japan during 2016 by Imperial Records as part of a Japanese remastered reissue campaign covering the T. Rex catalogue. Originally released in 1975, the album captured Marc Bolan's continued exploration of groove-based rock, soul and pop influences during the mid-1970s. This Japanese edition featured newly remastered audio and was issued in stereo format for the domestic market. RECORDING Produced by Marc Bolan, the album presents the original B
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Jan 1, 20162 min read
T. Rex (November 4, 2015) – Dandy In The Underworld Japanese HR Cutting Album: CD
Dandy In The Underworld was reissued in Japan on November 4, 2015, by Imperial Records as part of a series of high-quality catalogue restorations devoted to Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Issued in HR Cutting format, the release presented what is widely regarded as the final great studio album of Bolan's career. Originally released in 1977, Dandy In The Underworld arrived after several years in which changing musical tastes and shifting commercial fortunes had moved T. Rex away from
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Nov 4, 20155 min read
T. Rex (August 21, 2015) – Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow Album US: MP3
Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was released digitally on August 21, 2015, by Spirit Music Group as a remastered edition of the classic 1974 T. Rex album. Originally issued during a period of transition for Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the album showcased a broader musical palette, blending glam rock with soul, funk and pop influences. The release reflected Bolan's desire to expand the T. Rex sound beyond the formula that had brought international success during the ea
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Aug 20, 20153 min read
T. Rex (August 21, 2015) – The Slider Digital Remaster Album US: MP3
In August 2015, Spirit Music Group released a newly remastered digital edition of The Slider, making one of the defining albums of the glam rock era available as a high-quality digital download. Originally issued in 1972, The Slider followed the enormous success of Electric Warrior and arrived at a time when Marc Bolan and T. Rex were the biggest rock phenomenon in Britain. By the summer of 1972, T. Rex had achieved a level of popularity few artists experience. The frenzy kno
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Aug 20, 20155 min read
T. Rex (August 21, 2015) – Futuristic Dragon Digital Remaster Album US: MP3
In 2015, Spirit Music Group issued a newly remastered digital edition of Futuristic Dragon, making Marc Bolan's 1976 studio album available in downloadable MP3 format. The release formed part of a broader programme of catalogue restoration and introduced a remastered version of one of the most fascinating and misunderstood albums in the T. Rex canon. Originally released during a period when musical fashions were changing rapidly, Futuristic Dragon arrived at a time when Marc
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Aug 20, 20154 min read
T. Rex (April 18, 2015) – Light Of Love Album: LP PD
Light Of Love was reissued on April 18, 2015 by Demon Records as a special Record Store Day release. Originally issued during T. Rex's mid-1970s period, the album reflected Marc Bolan's continued movement towards a more soulful and rhythm-driven sound while retaining the melodic hooks that had made T. Rex one of the biggest acts of the glam rock era. This edition was produced as a 180-gram picture disc exclusively for Record Store Day 2015. RECORDING All tracks were written a
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Apr 17, 20153 min read
T. Rex (2007) – Life's A Gas .... The Electric Boogie UK: LP.
Life's A Gas .... The Electric Boogie was released in 2007 by Devils Jukebox as a limited-edition vinyl compilation devoted to the classic electric period of T. Rex. The collection brings together a selection of well-known Marc Bolan compositions alongside key album tracks and fan favourites from the group's most commercially successful years. RECORDING The album is a retrospective compilation of previously released T. Rex recordings written by Marc Bolan. The track selection
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Jan 1, 20072 min read
T. Rex (2002) – Wax Co. Singles Box Set Volume 2 (1975–1978) CD Box Set UK
Wax Co. Singles Volume 2 (1975–1978) was released by Edsel Records in 2002 as the second volume in the label's acclaimed Wax Co. Singles series. Presented as a limited-edition box set, the collection reproduces the original T. Rex single releases from the final years of Marc Bolan's career. Covering the period from 1975 through 1978, the set documents Bolan's creative evolution following the peak years of T. Rextasy. The collection brings together the original A-sides and B-s
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Oct 13, 20023 min read
Marc Bolan & T. Rex (May 19, 2001) – Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 CD Album
Live At The Boston Gliderdrome 1972 is a live archive album released in 2001 by Diamondstar Productions. The release documents a T. Rex performance recorded at the Boston Gliderdrome in Lincolnshire during the height of the band's glam rock success. Issued as an official Marc Bolan Fan Club release, the album presents a complete concert performance recorded at the Starlight Rooms within the Boston Gliderdrome and captures T. Rex on stage during the Electric Warrior era. The a
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May 18, 20013 min read
Tyrannosaurus Rex (January 1, 1998) – Midnight Court at The Lyceum Album UK: CD
Midnight Court At The Lyceum is a live Tyrannosaurus Rex archive release issued in February 1998. Released by NMC Music and Burning Airlines, the album documents performances recorded during 1969 and presents material captured at the Lyceum in London and the Brøndby Club in Copenhagen. The release was made available in both single-CD and expanded 2CD editions and was subsequently issued as a remastered limited-edition box set. RECORDING The recordings were made at the Lyceum,
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Jan 1, 19983 min read
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