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

Demon Music Group / Edsel Records will release a 2LP vinyl edition of T. Rex 1974-1977 on September 25, 2026, presenting a curated selection of highlights, previously unreleased rehearsal takes, and studio demos from Marc Bolan’s final creative period. Source: Demon Music Group / Edsel Records Date: September 25, 2026 Category: Reissue / Vinyl Release Subject: T. Rex – Later Catalogue (1974–1977) This 2LP black vinyl edition distills the essence of Marc Bolan’s adventurous la

Futuristic Dragon was reissued in Japan during 2016 by Imperial Records as part of a programme of classic Marc Bolan and T. Rex catalogue releases. Originally issued in 1976, the album arrived during a period of reinvention for Bolan as he sought to reshape both his image and musical direction during the closing years of T. Rex. Although often overshadowed by the commercial dominance of Electric Warrior and The Slider, Futuristic Dragon has undergone considerable critical rea

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

Released on March 11, 1977 on the T. Rex Wax Co. label as catalogue number MARC 16, The Soul Of My Suit was the second single issued from Dandy In The Underworld, the final studio album released during Marc Bolan's lifetime. The single was issued at a time when T. Rex were enjoying a significant resurgence in popularity. Following the success of "I Love To Boogie" and "Dandy In The Underworld", the release continued the momentum generated by the band's late-career revival.. A

Released on February 20, 1976 on Marc Bolan's own T. Rex label and distributed by EMI, "London Boys" was the lead single from the forthcoming Futuristic Dragon album. The single paired the newly recorded "London Boys" with "Solid Baby", a track originally issued two years earlier on Bolan's Zip Gun. The release marked an important stage in T. Rex's commercial revival during 1976, becoming the group's first UK chart hit since 1974. "London Boys" reached No. 40 on the UK Single