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T. Rex (2016) – Futuristic Dragon Japanese Album Reissue: CD
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

T.Rex
Jan 1, 20164 min read


T. Rex (2016) – Bolan's Zip Gun Japanese Album Reissue: CD
Bolan's Zip Gun was reissued in Japan during 2016 by Imperial Records as part of a Japanese remastered reissue campaign covering the T. Rex catalogue. Originally released in 1975, the album captured Marc Bolan's continued exploration of groove-based rock, soul and pop influences during the mid-1970s. This Japanese edition featured newly remastered audio and was issued in stereo format for the domestic market. RECORDING Produced by Marc Bolan, the album presents the original B

T.Rex
Jan 1, 20162 min read


T. Rex (November 4, 2015) – Dandy In The Underworld Japanese HR Cutting Album: CD
Dandy In The Underworld was reissued in Japan on November 4, 2015, by Imperial Records as part of a series of high-quality catalogue restorations devoted to Marc Bolan and T. Rex. Issued in HR Cutting format, the release presented what is widely regarded as the final great studio album of Bolan's career. Originally released in 1977, Dandy In The Underworld arrived after several years in which changing musical tastes and shifting commercial fortunes had moved T. Rex away from

T.Rex
Nov 4, 20155 min read


T. Rex (January 1, 1976) – Spotlight On T. Rex Album JAP: 2LP
Spotlight On T. Rex was a Japanese double-album compilation released by Philips in 1976 as part of the Spotlight On series. Issued by Nippon Phonogram Co., Ltd. and licensed from Noeland Productions Ltd., the collection focused heavily on the band's 1970-1971 recordings, drawing primarily from the T. Rex ("Brown Album") and Electric Warrior albums. Rather than concentrating solely on hit singles, the compilation presented a wider overview of Marc Bolan's songwriting during th

1973
Jan 1, 19763 min read


Various Artists (June 1, 1974) – EMI Label Special Collection Promo Only LP
JEMI Label Special Collection was a Japanese promotional-only LP issued by EMI in 1974. The album compiled recordings from a variety of artists associated with the EMI label and was intended as a promotional showcase of contemporary releases. The collection brought together established international artists alongside newer acts, presenting a cross-section of EMI's catalogue during 1974. Featured artists included Cliff Richard, Olivia Newton-John, Darren Burn, Blue Swede, The

1974
May 31, 19743 min read


T. Rex (January 1, 1973) – Rockin' & Rollin' LP: JAP
Rockin' & Rollin' was a Japanese promotional compilation album released by Odeon in 1973, though the exact date is unknown. Released exclusively as a promotional LP, the album compiled key recordings from T. Rex's most commercially successful glam rock period. The collection focused heavily on the band's major hit singles while also including important album tracks from the same era. The compilation provided Japanese audiences with a concentrated overview of Marc Bolan and T.

1973
Jan 1, 19734 min read


T. Rex (January 1, 1973) – Portrait Of T. Rex LP
Portrait Of T.Rex was a Japanese-only compilation album released in 1973 as part of the Portrait Of series. Issued by Cube Records and manufactured by Polydor K.K., it was the third title in the MW-5001 to MW-5003 sequence, following collections dedicated to Cream and the Bee Gees. The compilation brought together recordings from both the Tyrannosaurus Rex and T. Rex eras, offering Japanese fans an overview of Marc Bolan's transition from psychedelic folk performer to glam ro

1973
Jan 1, 19732 min read
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