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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
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T. Rex (June 24, 2022) – "Sunken Rags [Home Demo For Glastonbury Fayre Album]" b/w "Sunken Rags" EP: United Kingdom
Released on June 24, 2022, this limited 7" orange vinyl EP brought Marc Bolan's rare "Sunken Rags" material back into circulation for the first time in decades. Issued by Demon Records, the release focused on a historically important recording connected to the original Glastonbury Fayre album. The story of the recording stretches back to the earliest years of the Glastonbury Festival. Tyrannosaurus Rex had headlined the inaugural festival in September 1970 after stepping in a
Marc Bolan
Jun 23, 20223 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 – (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 (February 7, 2024) – The Slider Clear Vinyl LP
The Slider was originally released in July 1972 following a remarkable run of three chart-topping T. Rex albums. Arriving at the height of the phenomenon known as "T. Rextasy", the album captured Marc Bolan and T. Rex at the peak of their commercial and creative success. The record provided a defining snapshot of the period and demonstrated the enduring appeal of T. Rex across generations. It included two UK number one singles, Telegram Sam and Metal Guru, and was the first a
T.Rex
Feb 7, 20203 min read
T. Rex (February 7, 2020) – Dandy In The Underworld 180g Clear Vinyl
This edition presents the final official Marc Bolan and T. Rex studio album on 180g clear vinyl. Originally released on March 11, 1977, Dandy In The Underworld was conceived during a turbulent period in British rock music. The album appeared shortly after the emergence of punk rock through the release of The Damned's New Rose and the Sex Pistols' Anarchy In The U.K., recordings that helped establish a new musical movement. To promote the album, Marc Bolan embarked on a tour o
T.Rex
Feb 7, 20204 min read
T. Rex (February 7, 2020) – Tanx 180g Clear Vinyl
Tanx was originally released in 1973 and arrived following a sequence of Marc Bolan's most successful singles, including Children Of The Revolution, Solid Gold Easy Action and 20th Century Boy. The album represented a significant musical development for T. Rex and marked a period in which Bolan increasingly embraced new recording technology and studio experimentation. Although the album explored fresh musical territory, several recordings still maintained a strong connection
T.Rex
Feb 7, 20203 min read
T. Rex (February 7, 2020) – Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow 180g Clear Vinyl
Zinc Alloy And The Hidden Riders Of Tomorrow was originally released in 1974 and represented a significant stage in the continuing evolution of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. The album followed the hit singles The Groover and Truck On (Tyke) and included the subsequent hit Teenage Dream. The recordings reflected the impact of Bolan's travels in the United States during 1973, where exposure to black radio stations introduced him to a broader range of soul and rhythm-and-blues influenc
T.Rex
Feb 7, 20202 min read
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