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Marc Bolan (Early 2015) – Song For A Soldier / Reality Single UK: Reproduction 7"
This unofficial reproduction single was manufactured during early 2015 using photocopies of the original EMIDISC acetate labels for Marc Bolan's 1965 recordings Song For A Soldier and Reality. The release was created to resemble the original acetates and serves as a reminder for collectors to exercise caution when purchasing purported original acetates. Despite reproducing the appearance of the rare 1965 discs, this release is a modern reproduction rather than an authentic st

Marc Bolan
Jan 1, 20153 min read


Tyrannosaurus Rex (1968) – Chateau In Virginia Waters Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an unreleased Marc Bolan recording from the period immediately preceding the formation of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Produced by Joe Boyd and recorded at Sound Techniques Studio in Chelsea, London, the acetate survives as an important artefact from Bolan's transitional late-1960s period. The surviving disc is particularly noteworthy because the label contains handwritten annotations and illustrations created by Marc Bolan himself. A un

Tyrannosaurus Rex
Jan 1, 19682 min read


John's Children (July 7, 1967) – "Midsummer Night's Scene" Acetate UK: EMIDISC
Cut on July 7, 1967, this rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an early recording of "Midsummer Night's Scene" by John's Children during the group's final and most creative period. Produced shortly before Marc Bolan's departure from the band, the acetate offers a snapshot of the material being developed at the height of the group's psychedelic phase. Unlike a commercially issued single, this acetate was produced in extremely limited numbers for reference and evaluation

John's Children
Jul 6, 19674 min read


Marc Bolan (November 1966) – Hippy Gumbo Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an early pre-Tyrannosaurus Rex recording of Hippy Gumbo, one of the most important songs from Marc Bolan's 1966 recording sessions with producer Simon Napier Bell. The acetate is particularly notable because it features an original hand-drawn doodle by Marc Bolan on the label itself, transforming the disc from a simple studio reference recording into a unique piece of Bolan memorabilia. The surviving artwork makes this one of t

Marc Bolan
Nov 1, 19665 min read


Marc Bolan (November 1966) – Misfit Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an early recording of Misfit, the B-side that would later accompany Hippy Gumbo on Marc Bolan's first Parlophone single. Produced by Simon Napier Bell and recorded at De Lane Lea Studios, Kingsway, London, the acetate documents Bolan's songwriting during the crucial transitional period immediately before the formation of Tyrannosaurus Rex. Together with the surviving Hippy Gumbo acetate, it forms part of an important group of s

Marc Bolan
Nov 1, 19663 min read


Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Reality Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves another early Marc Bolan recording from the final days of 1965. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the acetate forms part of an important group of surviving demonstration discs documenting Bolan's songwriting and recording activity before his commercial breakthrough. The disc contains a single recording, Reality, and survives as a studio reference acetate rather than a commercial release

Marc Bolan
Dec 30, 19653 min read


Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Highways Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves an early Marc Bolan recording from the final weeks of 1965. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the acetate documents Bolan's continued development as a songwriter and performer during the period immediately before his first commercial releases. The surviving disc contains a single recording of "Highways" on the A-side with a blank reverse side. As an EMIDISC acetate, the disc was produce

Marc Bolan
Dec 30, 19652 min read


Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Rings Of Fortune Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves another early Marc Bolan recording from the closing days of 1965. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the acetate documents Bolan's continuing songwriting activity during the period immediately before his first commercially issued recordings. The surviving disc contains the song Rings Of Fortune on the A-side and was cut as a studio reference acetate rather than a commercial release. Like

Marc Bolan
Dec 30, 19652 min read


Marc Bolan (December 30, 1965) – Song For A Soldier Single UK: Acetate
This rare single-sided EMIDISC acetate preserves another early Marc Bolan composition from the final days of 1965. Produced by Jim Economides and recorded at Decca Studios in West Hampstead, the disc forms part of an important group of surviving acetates documenting Bolan's songwriting development before his first commercial success. The acetate contains a single recording, Song For A Soldier, and was created as a studio reference disc rather than for commercial release. Toda

glamslam72
Dec 30, 19653 min read
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