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T. Rex (October 4, 2019 / November 28, 2019) – 20th Century Boy (Live Broadcast Version) b/w Midnight (Alternate Version)
This special RSD-related release presents a live broadcast version of the glam anthem “20th Century Boy” paired with an alternate take of “Midnight.”

T.Rex
Oct 3, 20193 min read


T. Rex (September 6, 2019) Live Version)" b/w "Rip Off (Alternative Version)" Single: United Kingdom
A rare archival release featuring alternative versions of two cornerstone tracks from the Electric Warrior era, limited to 500 copies on red vinyl.

T.Rex
Sep 5, 20192 min read


T. Rex (September 6, 2019) – "Get It On (Alternative Version)" b/w "Rip Off (Alternative Version)" PD Single: UK
A rare archival release featuring alternative versions of two cornerstone tracks from the Electric Warrior era, limited to 500 copies on red vinyl.

glamslam72
Sep 5, 20192 min read


T. Rex (September 10, 2007) – "Get It On" b/w "There Was A Time / Raw Ramp" : UK
Issued on 10 September 2007, this Universal Music UK reissue revisits Marc Bolan’s classic glam‑rock anthem Get It On. Originally released in 1971, the track remains one of T. Rex’s defining singles. The 2007 edition was pressed as a 7" vinyl single, pairing the original hit with two B‑side tracks, There Was A Time and Raw Ramp. The release continued the series of T. Rex reissues celebrating Bolan’s legacy, reaching #71 on the UK Singles Chart. All tracks were written by Marc

T.Rex
Sep 9, 20071 min read


T. Rex (November 5, 1971) – Jeepster b/w Life's A Gas Single: UK
Released on November 5, 1971 by Fly Records, Jeepster was issued as the third single from Electric Warrior and became another major hit for T. Rex during the height of T. Rextasy. The single reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and continued the extraordinary commercial momentum generated by "Hot Love" and "Get It On". The release became controversial because Marc Bolan had already agreed a new deal with EMI and was preparing to launch his own T. Rex Wax Co. label. Bolan rep

1971
Nov 5, 19715 min read


T. Rex (October 25, 1971) – “T. Rex In Ekstase!” Album Feature - Bravo
This Bravo music-page feature selects T. Rex's Electric Warrior as its “Platte der Woche”, or “Record of the Week.” Published under the dramatic headline “T. Rex in Ekstase!”, translated as “T. Rex In Ecstasy!”, the German review praises Marc Bolan and T. Rex for answering their critics with an album the writer regards as energetic, cleanly produced and thoroughly enjoyable. Publication: Bravo Date: October 25, 1971 Country: Germany Appearing on Dieter Zillgens' Pop Express p

1971
Oct 24, 19713 min read


T. Rex (October 16, 1971) – “During Tour” News Feature – Evening Despatch.
As Electric Warrior surged up the album charts, Marc Bolan spoke about recording in America, developing a new sound, and preparing both a forthcoming single and a new album. Published during the breakthrough months of Bolanmania, the feature captured T. Rex at a moment of extraordinary momentum. Publication: Evening Despatch Publication Date: October 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 Appearing in Bob Eborall's music column, this feature finds Marc Bola

1971
Oct 15, 19712 min read


T. Rex (October 16, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Album Review – Southern Daily Echo.
A sharply critical review of T. Rex's breakthrough album Electric Warrior, published at the height of Bolanmania. While the record was rapidly becoming one of the defining albums of 1971, the reviewer remained unconvinced, arguing that Marc Bolan's formula had become repetitive despite the group's growing commercial success. Publication: Southern Daily Echo Publication Date: October 16, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Event Date: October 1971 This brief review examines T. Rex's

1971
Oct 15, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan & T. Rex (October 15, 1971) – “Electric Warrior” Review – Bucks Examiner.
In his regular Discorner column, Graham Howard reviews T. Rex's newly released Electric Warrior, defending Marc Bolan against criticism from former fans while praising the group's evolving sound, Tony Visconti's production, and the growing strength of Bolan's songwriting. Publication: Bucks Examiner Date: October 15, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Writing in the Discorner column, Graham Howard addresses criticism aimed at Marc Bolan and T. Rex from fans who felt the band had mo

1971
Oct 14, 19712 min read


Marc Bolan (October 2, 1971) – “T. Rex Star Is No Curly-Haired Freak” Feature - Evening Sentinel
This Evening Sentinel feature finds Marc Bolan reflecting on the extraordinary transformation of T. Rex from the underground Tyrannosaurus Rex into one of Britain's biggest chart acts. Speaking candidly about fame, songwriting, success and public perception, Bolan rejects many of the myths that had begun to surround him during the rise of Bolanmania. Publication: Evening Sentinel Date: October 2, 1971 Country: United Kingdom Interviewed by Alan Jones, Marc Bolan discusses the

1971
Oct 1, 19713 min read
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