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1978 - 1979 : KALMIYH
Explore the years 1978 and 1979, as the legacy of Marc Bolan and T. Rex entered a new era. Featuring tribute releases, memorial events, retrospective articles, reissues, photographs, fan publications, and rare archive material, this category documents how Marc's influence continued to grow following his passing. As fans, friends, musicians, and the music press reflected on his remarkable career, the foundations of a lasting legacy were established, ensuring that the magic and spirit of the Elect
T. Rex (October 17, 2026) – Futuristic Dragon Zoetrope Album
Futuristic Dragon marked Marc Bolan’s creative resurgence, blending cosmic soul and post‑glitter Britrock into a late‑period T. Rex classic. By the time Bolan and his newly honed band recorded the album, his songwriting had regained its mystical swagger — a bubbling mix of rhythm, fantasy, and introspection. To celebrate the 50th anniversary and National Album Day’s “Icons” theme, Demon Records issued a limited‑edition Zoetrope picture disc. The design animates when spun unde
T.Rex
Oct 162 min read
T. Rex (September 25, 2026) 1974-1977 (5CD)
The 5CD deluxe edition gathers the final studio albums — Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974), Bolan’s Zip Gun (1975), Futuristic Dragon (1976), and Dandy In The Underworld (1977) — plus a disc of late-period singles and B-sides. Housed in deluxe 7” packaging with a 24-page booklet, new sleeve notes, photography, and remastered audio, it celebrates Bolan’s evolution in his final years. KEY DETAILS 5CD deluxe box set dedicated to 1974–1977 material Includes four
1974
Sep 244 min read
T. Rex (August 26, 2026) – Electric Warrior Japan Limited Edition LP
Electric Warrior was T. Rex's breakthrough album and the release that propelled Marc Bolan and the group to international prominence during 1971. Widely regarded as one of the defining albums of the glam rock era, it established the musical and visual template that would become synonymous with "T. Rextasy". This limited Japanese edition has been issued as part of Universal Music Japan's reissue programme and presents the album in a collector-focused configuration. The release
T.Rex
Aug 253 min read
T. Rex (December 12, 2025) – Electric Warrior Rhino High Fidelity Singles Edition
Electric Warrior remains the defining album in the T. Rex catalogue and one of the most influential releases of the glam rock era. Originally issued in 1971, the album established Marc Bolan as one of Britain's leading rock stars and became the record most closely associated with the phenomenon known as "T. Rextasy". This Rhino High Fidelity Singles Edition expands upon the standard Rhino High Fidelity release by pairing the complete album with two exclusive 7-inch singles co
T.Rex
Dec 12, 20254 min read
T. Rex (December 12, 2025) The Studio Albums 1970–1977 8LP Box Set
Demon Records announced T. Rex: The Studio Albums 1970–1977 as a vinyl box set celebrating the complete run of studio albums released by Marc Bolan under the T. Rex name. Having previously recorded as Tyrannosaurus Rex throughout the second half of the 1960s, Marc Bolan entered the new decade with a transformed musical identity. Alongside a shortened band name, a revised line-up and a new electric sound, he launched a period of commercial and artistic success that made him on
T.Rex
Dec 12, 20253 min read
T. Rex (December 12, 2025) – Electric Warrior Rhino High Fidelity 180g Numbered Edition
Electric Warrior remains the defining album in the T. Rex catalogue and the record that transformed Marc Bolan into one of the leading figures of the glam rock era. Originally released in 1971, the album achieved major commercial and critical success and helped establish the sound and style that became known worldwide as "T. Rextasy". This Rhino High Fidelity edition was released as a premium audiophile reissue, created to present the album using high-end mastering, pressing
T.Rex
Dec 12, 20254 min read
T. Rex (December 12, 2025) The Studio Albums 1970–1977 8CD Box Set
The complete official studio albums by Marc Bolan’s era-defining band, collected together for the first time in one 8CD box set. The Studio Albums 1970–1977 gathers all the landmark releases from the birth of T. Rex through to the final studio recordings, plus key standalone singles. RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: T. Rex Title: The Studio Albums 1970–1977 Date: December 12, 2025 Label: Demon Records / Edsel Format / Type: 8CD Box Set Country: UK / Worldwide CONTENTS T
T.Rex
Dec 12, 20253 min read
T. Rex (November 7, 2025) – "I'm Dazed" b/w "Billy Super Duper (Take 2)" Single: United Kingdom
Both tracks were recorded on April 22, 1975 at Musicland Studios in Munich during a transitional mid-’70s period. Newly mixed for this release
T.Rex
Nov 7, 20253 min read
T. Rex (October 18, 2025) Bolan's Zip Gun Bug Glasses Baby Blue Vinyl Album
Bolan's Zip Gun arrived in the middle of the 1970s, a decade that Marc Bolan and T. Rex had helped launch with the success of Ride A White Swan. At the time of its original release, the album's mixture of futuristic soul, funk influences and hypnotic rock-and-roll repetition proved challenging for some critics. Over time, however, it has come to be viewed as one of the overlooked highlights of Bolan's later career. Drawing heavily on the American R&B and funk sounds that domi
T.Rex
Oct 17, 20253 min read
T. Rex (October 9, 2025) – Electric Warrior (Rhino High Fidelity R2R)
Electric Warrior (Rhino High Fidelity R2R) presents Marc Bolan and T. Rex's landmark album in reel-to-reel format as part of Rhino's premium audiophile series. Widely regarded as Bolan's defining artistic statement, Electric Warrior introduced the band's glam-rock style to a global audience and featured signature recordings including Get It On and Jeepster. The album reached the top of the UK charts and became one of the foundational releases of the glam-rock era. Its reputat
T.Rex
Oct 8, 20253 min read
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